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Sticky wax

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TheNamesHolland
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i got a free sample of that ocean wax stuff and im scraping it off now and its really sticky...its not flaky like it normaly is...is this normal??
Feb 24 2010 2:32PM
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clint
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It could be a wax for warmer temperatures which means the wax will be much softer than a wax for colder temperatures. These warm waxes usually feel slow, or 'sticky' when feeling your base after scraping. Brushing is what will take out all the excess wax as it has seeped into the pours of your base, and a scraper won't do the trick.
Feb 24 2010 2:43PM
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Slinger1x1
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well the whole point of wax is to create friction with the snow

but i would guess that putting surf wax on your skis doesnt work well
Feb 24 2010 4:06PM
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skijunkiedtm
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I had the same free sample with the same experience. Just brush allot.
Feb 24 2010 4:29PM
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Balto
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yeah if its surf wax your an idiot
Feb 24 2010 4:34PM
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Ben.
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its not its ski wax. they gave out free samples on ns.
Feb 24 2010 4:42PM
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Slinger1x1
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where? link?
that sounds pretty stupid to give out surf wax on a skiing site..
Feb 24 2010 5:21PM
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Balto
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free samples of ski gear is just asking for trouble. drop $15 on a bar of swix
Feb 24 2010 5:24PM
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TheNamesHolland
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im not an idiot...its ski wax.

and i think the give away is over with...okay ill brush it alot

is there any good improv tools?? i dont have the brass wire stuff or whatever.

Feb 24 2010 6:15PM
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I_Am_Mod
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maybe its wax for nordic skiing; they apply special grip or sticky wax underfoot so they can push off better....


Feb 24 2010 6:35PM
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Ben.
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People its real ski wax... from some startup company. I havent used mine yet.
Feb 24 2010 6:45PM
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Big_Spence
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bbq brush.
plastic brooms. (grip near end of bristles)
animal brush.
ect.
Feb 24 2010 7:18PM
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I_Am_Mod
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^^scotch brite pads work excellent !
Feb 25 2010 6:39AM
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OCEAN
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Hey, just saw this. Yes, the wax is more 'sticky' than say a swix wax. It has to do with the different waxes that go into creating the wax. As other people said just brush, or leave in on and 'ski it off', either way works fine.

And yes, it is ski wax.
Feb 25 2010 9:47PM
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TheNamesHolland
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thank you, i trust your word the most!
Feb 26 2010 12:45AM
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