Let go of those snowboards—leave the waxing and maintenance to me!
A rubber band, two vise grips
Scraper, two nylon ski brushes
Clean cloth, ski wax
Waxing iron
A plastic dish washer
To improve braking performance, push down the ski board's brake pedal. Next, tie a rubber band around one side of the brake arm and loop it over to the other side, lifting the brake lever upward—this will allow for smooth and effortless operation. (For details, please watch the video.)
Secure the snowboard firmly in the clamp, with the base facing upward. The clamps should be positioned roughly one-third of the way from each end of the snowboard.
Scrape off the old wax with a spatula, then thoroughly brush it clean using a nylon brush. And don’t forget to wipe it dry again with a clean, dry cloth afterward!
Gently rub the entire base with wax. This will leave a thin protective layer, safeguarding your skis during casting and preventing them from overheating.
Use the appropriate wax. Be sure to read the packaging instructions carefully—pay attention to its temperature range, which should reach at least 250°F.
Heat the iron to 240–250 degrees, or slightly above the lowest setting. Place the wax strip on the iron to melt it, then drip the melted wax onto the ski base. Spread a layer of jagged, wavy wax across the ski surface.
If the wax starts smoking, it means the iron is set too hot—this could actually damage your ski board!
Iron the wax and gently drip it onto the ski board in a smooth, steady, and direct motion. Work from the center toward the tip, then from the center to the tail. Finally, iron the entire ski board thoroughly—from tip to tail.
Move the iron in a straight line from the tip of the board to the tail—don’t go back and forth. This will help prevent scratching your skis.
Let the skis cool for 20 minutes, then scrape off as much wax as possible. The wax should penetrate the ski surface rather than just sitting on top. Use a scraper to remove any wax clinging to the edges.
Use another nylon brush to clean the ski board until it shines. Follow the same step when cleaning the other ski board as well.
The world's fastest skier is Italian Simone Origone, who reached a speed of 156 miles per hour in 2006.
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