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Ski wax help!

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HabitualShred
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So I'm planning on getting all the essentials to waxing skis soon and was looking at wax the other day. Can I just use any type of wax, or is there a specific type of wax for park skiing? Would it matter if I used wax for race skis?I also noticed that they sold wax according to different temperatures. Does it matter if i use the wax meant for a cold day on a warm day? Also is there a specific way of waxing park skis, or is it the same for all skis? Thanks for the help!
Dec 18 2013 5:08PM
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CaptainObvious.
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#firstforbishop
Dec 18 2013 5:09PM
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ThatCOprep
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If you use cold wax on a warm day your skis will be very slow. and vice versa. race wax works fine but find ones with a broader temp range.
Dec 18 2013 5:10PM
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Kunkle75
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Racewax.com is a good place to get info/buy wax.
Dec 18 2013 5:11PM
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HabitualShred
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Thanks! Can a certain type of wax ever make your skis sticky when you hit rails?

Dec 18 2013 5:13PM
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ThatCOprep
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Not that I have ever seen, Just make sure to scrape them, brushing helps too but isn't necessary. PM me and ill help you with waxing questions too.
Dec 18 2013 5:17PM
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corona
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honestly if you're just skiing park it really doesn't matter what type of wax you're using if it's a hot wax. sure you won't be able to gain quite as much speed if you have warm wax for cold snow, but if you're just hitting rails and whatnot it really doesn't matter an iota unless you're trying to keep up speed through a windy course or something.

I just get a big block of cheap mid range wax (like -5/-15 C range) and use it for everything. can't complain. cheap and easy.
Dec 18 2013 5:24PM
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Session
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Just use a good all temp I have liked Hertel for the last couple years. I'm going to try some Boardside down since that brick is almost gone.
Dec 18 2013 5:36PM
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histonskiah
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YFp4X5Ivixs&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DYFp4X5Ivixs This should help
Dec 18 2013 7:50PM
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onenerdykid
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There is an entire forum now dedicated to tuning. Click on the "Forums" tab or go here:
Dec 19 2013 3:10AM
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Gr0mo
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Hertel Super Hot sauce is great all purpose wax
Dec 19 2013 5:23PM
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40oz.
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http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=301112807383
Mar 3 2014 9:31AM
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Aladeen
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Quick question....if you use rub on wax are you supposed to scrape it off after like hot wax??
Mar 3 2014 9:40AM
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40oz.
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Depends but generally no.
Mar 3 2014 9:47AM
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raymondcabral
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This stuff is the bomb, get it.
Mar 3 2014 10:24AM
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tomPietrowski
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Just get a pack of 3 different temp waxs. Having the right temp wax makes a huge difference. People always say it does not matter for park, but it does. Having your skis fast will mean you need less room to run up into features, if you have a case you can get going again quicker and of course it makes jumps easier to maintain speed.

If you enjoy skiing, learn to maintain your kit and you will be amazed how much better your kit will ride and last.
Mar 3 2014 10:37AM
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kylemclean
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I find if you live on the east coast all temp is the best because the conditions vary so much. My favourite type of wax is kuu if you can afford it I recommend mach, machII or machIII
Mar 25 2014 11:59AM
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