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Wax new skis

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dabsandskis
Posts: 91 - Karma: 244
Just got some Atomic Infamous' and was wondering if I should wax before taking them out to the park.
Dec 20 2013 11:48AM
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RubberSoul
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i think you should. im pretty sure ive heard from reputable sources that the wax that skis come with is good in the sense that it retains it and stores well, but in terms of performance it isn't as good as what you'd put on

def wait for someone to confirm or deny what i just said though, i don't know shit about wax besides how to put it on (poorly)
Dec 20 2013 11:50AM
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srg_bchkv
Posts: 200 - Karma: 170
yes, skis should be waxed. they will go faster and last longer
Dec 20 2013 11:53AM
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Session
Posts: 5394 - Karma: 22,364
I would. The only new ski's I don't wax is ON3P. Because I know they are waxed and hotboxed before they leave the factory.
Dec 20 2013 12:06PM
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dabsandskis
Posts: 91 - Karma: 244
Thanks alot I'll take them back to my local shop and have them do it before opening day , they said it wasn't necessary but I knew I heard otherwise
Dec 20 2013 10:39PM
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DowseBigamy
Posts: 113 - Karma: 147
Definitely worth it. They come factory waxed, but it's generally pretty useless.
Dec 21 2013 2:04AM
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Blake.P
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I even waxed my on3p's when I got them, but I also wax all my skis at the start of each season after I remove my storage coat and then wax them at most every 5 uses
Dec 21 2013 2:14AM
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Sparta
Posts: 226 - Karma: 315
Always a good idea to do a hot scrape and then a hot wax on any new ski, regardless of the manufacturer. Dirt, dust, other weirdness are on the bases from storage and transport. Best to remove it with a hot scrape and then add a fresh coat of wax.
Dec 21 2013 2:54AM
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bigskier1010
Posts: 126 - Karma: 187
Yes , always wax !
Dec 21 2013 10:28AM
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