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Pondering several questions...

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snogurl
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There's a couple of things I've been thinking about lately.
Do you skiiers out there use a stiff brush on your skis right after you wax them? If so do you know why we do this? I've heard that putting texture on the base of your skis reduces suction between ski and snow...? Is this true? If so why is it nessecary? Sounds kind of farfetched to me but if someone knows...
-snogurl
Aug 15 2002 1:34PM
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alpentalik
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waxing? stiff brush? I like where this is going...just keep talking....


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Aug 15 2002 2:41PM
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Ski_Instructor_Mike
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HAHA... I don't think it matters. Not unless you're waxing them for a race.
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Aug 15 2002 3:48PM
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PhattTim
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yah, unless you're waxing up for a race, I wouldn't even worry about it. I used to but that was when I was racing. Now, I just wax them, scrape them and ride them, it's all good!

~~Phunkin Phatt Phreerider~~
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Aug 15 2002 4:38PM
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smuggs
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just get a nylon brush at home depot or where ever for like 2 dollars run it up and down after u scrape and u will go faster. and smoother.

-jon, skiing the ice so the other half of the country doesnt have to.
Aug 15 2002 5:19PM
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snogurl
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aha! My mom used to ski race and she showed me how to wax my skis....so I've always done it that way! lol
Aug 16 2002 11:47AM
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Billy
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an easier and cheaper way is to go to your local grocery store and get some Brillo pads, like what you wash dishes with and 'buff' the bases after you wax. puts a little texture in it. same as what you said just cheaper.
Aug 16 2002 3:30PM
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yeti
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brillo pads? what the fuck?!?! If you create swirling lines in your skis it will create much more suction than a tip-to-tail brushing.

Yes it makes your skis run faster and no it's not just for racing.


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Aug 16 2002 8:32PM
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jibs
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Yah, wax em, then buff em with the stiff brush for a smooooove finsh..then you'll go supa fast.

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Aug 17 2002 6:11AM
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mauii
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just use scotchbrite from tip to tail..it evens out the way coat and rubs it in so it lasts a bit lonket... also makes the base nice and shiny! good stuff!

Mike - Cold Interactive Systems
Aug 17 2002 7:07AM
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PhattTim
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since I quit racing all I ever do is wax and edge, no worries at all, don't notice any difference, it's all good. Your bases will get the hell beaten out of them eventually anyway

~~Phunkin Phatt Phreerider~~
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Aug 17 2002 10:13AM
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Billy
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brillo pads dont put swirls in your bases??

Aug 17 2002 12:16PM
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mauii
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way=wax ... lonket=longer .. wow..i hate this keyboard!

Mike - Cold Interactive Systems
Aug 17 2002 6:32PM
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BrodyLeven
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I do this
1.scrape with scraper
2. wax with wax
3 scrape with scraper
4. scrape with Swix hard, nylon bristle brush
5. buff with scotch brite or whatever.

excellent job. best way to do it. i took a class on it, too! :-)

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Aug 18 2002 12:00AM
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Billy
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if youre going to go that far with this thing, than you should also clean your bases with base cleaner before waxing.

are scoth brite and brillo pads the same thing, i think thats the things i am talking about. theyre green and rough right?
Aug 18 2002 1:44PM
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JayDC7
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how does that rub on wax stuff work? i dont want to make a big deal out of waxing my skis..
Aug 18 2002 7:35PM
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PhattTim
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rub on wax is crap, it will all have come off after about 3 runs

~~Phunkin Phatt Phreerider~~
'We are slaves to the labor of love that winter brings us every year.'
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Aug 18 2002 8:23PM
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hanklambo
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rub-on wax is good for those slow big airs

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Aug 19 2002 12:38PM
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threejay
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anyone else rub your bases w/ a cork??


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Aug 19 2002 1:39PM
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spinks
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for proper waxing technique, go to
www.purlracing.com

Spinks
Aug 20 2002 1:36PM
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Natedawg
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I just break my skis and get a new pair...

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Aug 20 2002 2:57PM
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