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Does Rub-On Wax Hydrate?

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Samckoy
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I have oneballjay rub-on X-wax and on their site it says it's good for all temperatures. Good. What I want to know is wether or not it hydrates your bases to rub in a rub-on wax. It's in solid form so I don't expect the pores in the bases to absorb it like hot (melted) wax.
Jan 13 2010 12:52AM
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Ming
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no it doesnt, i personally would never rub on wax anything as when u ride that will get ripped off your base so fast.

just hot wax it doesnt take that long unless u dont have a iron etc
Jan 13 2010 6:42AM
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ckskier
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yeah i would just stick to hot waxing, rub on wont do too much for your base

Jan 13 2010 9:03AM
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triebby
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It will help, but only for a short period of time. It is good to have in a pinch. But nothing works as well as hot waxing by hand.
Jan 13 2010 10:30AM
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Samckoy
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Thanks. I'll never stop getting my skis hot waxed. I was just wondering if rub on wax hydrates the bases a little. It's nice to bring in a pack and put on your skis whenever. A lift broke down so I rubbed on some wax while waiting. It's convenient.
Jan 13 2010 11:21AM
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brizz
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no wax hydrates. It's absorbed into the microscopic inperfections of the ski base when heated.
Jan 13 2010 11:33AM
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OCEAN
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No, you'll just be rubbing it onto the surface of your bases. The wax will be stripped away within a few runs. Get a hot wax and you should be set for 5-10 days depending on conditions.
Jan 13 2010 4:41PM
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