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Waxing with a clothes iron?

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GerritKooistra
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can you wax skis with a standard clothes iron?
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smartyiak
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Sure. I bought one a Goodwill for like $10. Just make sure it's not too hot when using.
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GerritKooistra
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smartyiakSure. I bought one a Goodwill for like $10. Just make sure it's not too hot when using.


ight i might try it out
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IHUFFPAINT
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Wax gets in the holes of the iron and you fuck up the iron. So unless you dont want to use the iron again I wouldn't recommend it
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IHUFFPAINT
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Goodwill would be the move tho
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GerritKooistra
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IHUFFPAINTGoodwill would be the move tho


okay good to know
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weastcoat
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I did this when I was like 11 and the wax got on my mom’s clothes the next day.

11 year old me died that next day.
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Seekingseasons
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Def do what you want, but I just went through this exact dilemma and ended up just saving up and getting a wax iron after getting some advice. Solid investment i think, kitchen iron works just as well for short term or in a bind however.
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SofaKingSick
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yeah, just don't plan to use that iron on clothes again!

also i forget what the temp range is on a clothes iron-- it might be different from waxing temps-- so be cognizant of that

i agree that goodwill is a good move here. but personally i have a couple of these cause i found them for like $25 both times. nice and small/portable

https://www.sears.com/demon-mini-wax-travel-iron-appliances-sewing/p-SPM8852578223?sid=IDx20110310x00001i&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8eL4wu-i4AIViYizCh3gBA_UEAkYAyABEgLCXvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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KilaTsunami
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Yes, been doing it with one I bought at a thrift shop for years now. Buy a cheap one and dedicate it to waxing. The iron will forever have ski wax in the holes n shit and will ruin whatever fabric it touches
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chrispyminis
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Found a super old one at a thrift store with no holes and it works sweet
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SuspiciousFish
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I actually like using my old clothes iron more than the dedicated 'ski iron'. Just make sure it does not get too hot and burn the wax.
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evaroni
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I used to wax my skis. Then I found out the ski wax manufacturers were all owned by the same corporation that operates FIS.

Now i I just raw-dog it because I’m core.
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TOAST.
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evaroniI used to wax my skis. Then I found out the ski wax manufacturers were all owned by the same corporation that operates FIS.

Now i I just raw-dog it because I’m core.


Wax is the biggest scam in the industry. Oh let me melt this shit on my skis just to scrape it off right away, what a joke. Can't believe how many sheep follow this nonsense.
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PsychicMigration
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Although it sounds absurd you can and you should.
6 years ago
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KilaTsunami
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TOAST.Wax is the biggest scam in the industry. Oh let me melt this shit on my skis just to scrape it off right away, what a joke. Can't believe how many sheep follow this nonsense.


Can’t tell if you’re serious or not. If so please elaborate.
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skiguy04
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If it ain’t waxed I ain’t hitting that
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TOAST.
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KilaTsunamiCan’t tell if you’re serious or not. If so please elaborate.


Its a conspiracy set up by big wax to offset low wax sales due to the increase in popularity of electric candles.
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KilaTsunami
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TOAST.Its a conspiracy set up by big wax to offset low wax sales due to the increase in popularity of electric candles.


Idk bro, my setup just don’t slide right if I don’t wax my skis n poles before each day of riding
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jjdsteeze
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TOAST.Wax is the biggest scam in the industry. Oh let me melt this shit on my skis just to scrape it off right away, what a joke. Can't believe how many sheep follow this nonsense.


my dude is WOKE
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losh
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Factory wax will last multiple lifetimes if you don't break the seal. But once you break the seal by waxing it with one of those scam companies, you'll need to wax it every day. If you never ever wax anything then you'll never need to
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Nickc88
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KilaTsunamiIdk bro, my setup just don’t slide right if I don’t wax my skis n poles before each day of riding


Waxing poles major key.
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TOAST.
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KilaTsunamiIdk bro, my setup just don’t slide right if I don’t wax my skis n poles before each day of riding

You are just a sheep to big wax.
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clorox
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I used a clothes iron that I got at ocean state job lot for $8. A lot of the cheaper ones have no holes and work fine. I now use a swix iron that I got for christmas, but the other one will remain a functional backup.
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Rparr
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I am so fucking addicted to waxing my skis. If I don't after every 4 or so days of riding, I feel super off, I stick to rails, I don't feel like I'm carrying speed, ect. I only go thru like 1 bar per season so I'm alright with it. I even like it as a pre-skiing ritual of sorts
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HaydenB
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RparrI am so fucking addicted to waxing my skis. If I don't after every 4 or so days of riding, I feel super off, I stick to rails, I don't feel like I'm carrying speed, ect. I only go thru like 1 bar per season so I'm alright with it. I even like it as a pre-skiing ritual of sorts


Thanks for the insight
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Rparr
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SlimeTimeThanks for the insight


Yeah I know it has nothing to do with the original question, but I saw people debating whether or not wax does anything, so I felt compelled to chime in as an absolute wax addict
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SofaKingSick
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RparrYeah I know it has nothing to do with the original question, but I saw people debating whether or not wax does anything, so I felt compelled to chime in as an absolute wax addict


i didn't comment on that because hopefully people will realize those were just jokes. waxing is very important (and cheap and easy)
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Rparr
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SofaKingSicki didn't comment on that because hopefully people will realize those were just jokes. waxing is very important (and cheap and easy)


I dunno man, out here in Ohio a ton of kids either don’t wax or wax like twice a year. They’re missing out
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TOAST.
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RparrYeah I know it has nothing to do with the original question, but I saw people debating whether or not wax does anything, so I felt compelled to chime in as an absolute wax addict


Sheep
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SofaKingSick
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RparrI dunno man, out here in Ohio a ton of kids either don’t wax or wax like twice a year. They’re missing out


to each their own, but even if all i ever did was ski a 15 foot high trash heap with rails i'd still wax often. faster and more consistent speeds, easier turning, maintains your bases, blah blah blah
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HaydenB
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RparrYeah I know it has nothing to do with the original question, but I saw people debating whether or not wax does anything, so I felt compelled to chime in as an absolute wax addict


I will admit I do like waxing mine there’s something about knowing how good they’re gonna feel after you wax them
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SofaKingSick
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TOAST.Sheep


no sheep, no sheep, you're the sheep. no you're the sheep!
6 years ago
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GerritKooistra
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damn this thread went to shit real quick
6 years ago
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SuspiciousFish
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RparrI am so fucking addicted to waxing my skis. If I don't after every 4 or so days of riding, I feel super off, I stick to rails, I don't feel like I'm carrying speed, ect. I only go thru like 1 bar per season so I'm alright with it. I even like it as a pre-skiing ritual of sorts


Back in the day it was literally one of my favorite activities. I would take my chillum and smoke while I did it. Being stoned and watching the wax drip then melt onto the skis from the iron is really therapeutic. Cleaning up after scraping always sucked though.
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HypeBeast
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Back to OP's original question. You can but it's a bad idea. Clothes irons can heat unevenly and likely can get too hot. A ski wax iron you can set to a specific temperature and know it will work as designed.

Would you also wash your car with a straw broom? No I didn't think so.

If you're gonna take the time to wax skis, do it right. Otherwise what's the point.
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Chubz.
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runforlove2018Back to OP's original question. You can but it's a bad idea. Clothes irons can heat unevenly and likely can get too hot. A ski wax iron you can set to a specific temperature and know it will work as designed.

Would you also wash your car with a straw broom? No I didn't think so.

If you're gonna take the time to wax skis, do it right. Otherwise what's the point.


lmfao how is using a clothes iron a "bad idea" As long as you set the heat so it's not burning the wax it's the same thing, spread it around until the wax is a visibly even coat and scrape it off, waxing skis isn't rocket science..
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zman420
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runforlove2018Back to OP's original question. You can but it's a bad idea. Clothes irons can heat unevenly and likely can get too hot. A ski wax iron you can set to a specific temperature and know it will work as designed.

Would you also wash your car with a straw broom? No I didn't think so.

If you're gonna take the time to wax skis, do it right. Otherwise what's the point.


Honestly man for like 90% of the people on this site it lowkey doesn't really matter
6 years ago
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KilaTsunami
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runforlove2018Back to OP's original question. You can but it's a bad idea. Clothes irons can heat unevenly and likely can get too hot. A ski wax iron you can set to a specific temperature and know it will work as designed.

Would you also wash your car with a straw broom? No I didn't think so.

If you're gonna take the time to wax skis, do it right. Otherwise what's the point.


nawwwww, I got that lil baby cooking reeeeeal nice on "Linen mode" 👌
6 years ago
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losh
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runforlove2018Back to OP's original question. You can but it's a bad idea. Clothes irons can heat unevenly and likely can get too hot. A ski wax iron you can set to a specific temperature and know it will work as designed.

Would you also wash your car with a straw broom? No I didn't think so.

If you're gonna take the time to wax skis, do it right. Otherwise what's the point.


If you can't tell that the wax is burning, then you have problems other than some thirsty bases.
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