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Bulk Ski Wax

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To all you who still wax your own shit and don't pay $$$$ for a shitty "machine wax".

This season I have done a lot of experimenting with different types of wax's and different lubricants and other materials to eliminate friction, etc.

Finally I have a good combination that I can make a very large block (1-2lbs) that is a quality all temperature wax that I can sell at a cheap price. A few guys that I work with have been using it for a few weeks and are very impressed. We are in Indiana and have had a super cold winter and its worked great on the warmer days too.

One of this round blocks will easily last a season or more depending on how often you wax, but a 1.5lb (generally) block of wax is a bulk size wax without a doubt.

Right now I am looking roughly at $30-$35 dollars plus shipping, this may change after I do a little more crunching but if anything it will go down not up.

I'm not here trying to sell some fancy flurocarbon mixed wax that will make you faster than Jon Olsson. I use several different types of wax's and a few friction reducers, nothing crazy but thats okay because it works and most of you don't need that fancy shit that costs $15 per 60grams (.13227 pounds).

I am just wanting to get a feeler on if I started producing these blocks if you guys would buy? Or should I stick to just making smaller batches for myself and Park Staff I work on.

Feb 26 2014 11:16PM
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ALMIGHTYSOSA
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ravioli ravioli give me the formuoli
Feb 26 2014 11:44PM
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Why then you could just make it yourself kind sir. I think I shall keep it to myself for good measure!
Feb 26 2014 11:49PM
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AlexFromTarget
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Can you take a picture of how much wax 1.5 pound would be
Feb 27 2014 1:12AM
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Yeah buddy. I'll be making a few more together so I'll take pics of the fresh batches.
Feb 27 2014 8:06AM
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Tonight*
Feb 27 2014 8:12AM
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PhuzzyWuzzy
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For comparison, this is what I use:

http://www.tognar.com/swix-universal-wax-900g/
---> 900g (2lbs) for $50 + $15 shipping

Strands Ski Shop in Worcester, MA sells this shtuff in 250g slabs for $10 each.

What are your "ingredients"? Your price seems fair.

You should setup a website that accepts paypal and get shit rollin.
Feb 27 2014 9:37AM
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I am going to do more crunching tonight, I'll get some pictures up tonight, and then I'll at least get set up with eBay and have it has a Buy-It-Now!

Will update you on plenty more information tonight and into the weekend.
Feb 27 2014 10:45AM
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SKI.ING
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Feb 27 2014 11:43AM
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japanada
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Very interested
Feb 27 2014 11:56AM
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Here's a picture of my most recent batch. This block is about 1.25lbs. All my blocks are light red. When I get this set up and going smoothly if I decide to the blocks will be 1.5lbs (I was a little short on one of my wax's for this block).

As of right now I am looking at $30 a block + shipping as of RIGHT now I can do that. I am super busy with school, park staff, and working at Red Bull right now and I would totally be interested in making this a legit operation but as of right now that is just not possible but something I may consider in the future. I can however sell blocks per order and will be able to manage this.

That being said should I take the time to use eBay or stick with NS via paypal for now?

Just let me know what you guys who are interested are feeling and let me know. Thanks guys.








Feb 27 2014 10:01PM
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mtbakerpow
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I find toko World Cup wax at the goodwill for 3$..f paying a shop to wax or scrape
Feb 27 2014 11:53PM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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awesome, PM'ed
Feb 28 2014 1:22AM
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macavity
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I'm not looking to buy any wax at the moment, but I probably will need to in the near future and I would definitely be interested in buying wax from you. the price for the amount kicks ass compared to what I'd have to pay for an all temp. wax from anywhere else. keep it up brahh!
Feb 28 2014 2:18AM
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beardedman
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Feb 28 2014 3:25AM
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I would totally do that! I'm all about saving and making a deal. But Indiana isn't really the capital of skiing by any means so I doubt I'd be finding much at goodwill lol.

And yeah a machine wax at a shop cost like $8 $-15 and it's generally a shitty process all the way around.
Feb 28 2014 7:55AM
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Got the pics up for ya bud.
Feb 28 2014 7:55AM
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mtbakerpow
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Oh ok,ya the Seattle area has lots of cheap options,you could literally live off re selling ski gear from the goodwill
Feb 28 2014 12:41PM
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I am making a couple batches Monday, had one person pm about getting a block. Anyone else wanting one?
Feb 28 2014 3:43PM
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mtbakerpow
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I'll take some...I wonder if you could get a lab on a college campus to tell you what's in the fancy expensive shit then just make it for a fraction of the retail cost..
Feb 28 2014 4:57PM
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It's flurocarbon wax and that shit is expensive. Plus a bunch of other additives. But the majority of skiers don't need that. But should I mark down a block for you?
Feb 28 2014 6:09PM
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xPhilipJFryx
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I might want a block, is this stuff good for putting on dry?
Feb 28 2014 6:27PM
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mtbakerpow
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Ya for sure,I'll take a block. I grew up racing and wax my skis every other time I ski them still,so I go thru a lot of wax..let me know how much to ship to seattle
Feb 28 2014 6:38PM
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thedanimal
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I'll buy, pending on shipping (I live in Canada and don't want to pay $40 for shipping)
Feb 28 2014 8:00PM
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Ehhh not sure. We hot wax it and it works great.
Feb 28 2014 8:42PM
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Going to pick up more stuff, so last call for this batch. If you haven't already told me you wanted one let me know.
Mar 2 2014 1:23PM
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cornholio
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putting this in my threads so i can find it later

i probably have enough wax for this season but am curious what your final pricing ends up at
Mar 2 2014 4:03PM
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mtbakerpow
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ya how much?sent you my zip code
Mar 2 2014 10:48PM
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Okay guys, I got a listing up on eBay. Final price is $30 plus shipping. I'm very confident in my price and how well the wax works so don't be hesitant. And please after you have used some leave me some reviews on here and eBay. Thanks guys!

http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=301112807383
Mar 3 2014 8:50AM
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This is for everyone in the US. If I talked to you about shipping to Canada (or possibly another country) feel free to pm me & I'll get it worked out with ya.
Mar 3 2014 11:55AM
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I know C-Weezy wants some :)
Mar 3 2014 10:57PM
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Thanks for all the support from everyone on NS! Keep it coming & for sure send me feedback after you use it
Mar 4 2014 11:52AM
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Just met Goepper claim. Buy my wax!! Give it a try you won't be disappointed
Mar 5 2014 10:04AM
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Leaving for SB this weekend, I'll make a batch again before I leave. Use the eBay link!! Thanks
Mar 5 2014 9:16PM
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Bump
Mar 12 2014 2:53PM
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Bump to my season being over this weekend so after one last weekend I will be available to make wax for all you lucky fuckers who have another month + in your season!!
Mar 13 2014 4:37PM
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Hit up that eBay link!!!
Mar 29 2014 5:18AM
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