Best ski & snowboard wax according to redditors
We found 26 Reddit comments discussing the best ski & snowboard wax. We ranked the 14 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 26 Reddit comments discussing the best ski & snowboard wax. We ranked the 14 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
First off, none of theses questions are dumb, I had many of the same when I was first starting to wax and I wish Reddit had been around back then to answer them.
Hope this helps.
Hertel super hotsauce wax. The best ever any temperature. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GAYNXO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MDH9BbTB8DXBM
Here's a comment I posted a month or two ago about this topic. Basically everything you'd need to wax, sharpen edges, and perform small-medium ptex repairs (think small core shots and scratches on the base of the ski).
Here's a kit I would go with if I were buying a kit. I personally liked buying stuff individually that suited my needs but it's easier to just buy 1 thing: https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Complete-Tune-Kit-Wax/dp/B00MAKO69O/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1478189719&sr=1-1&keywords=ski+wax+kit
The reason why I'd go with this kit over the ones you listed is because it comes with an edge sharpener guide + gummy stone. If you're sharpening edges you'd probably want to use a file&guide when starting out.
For waxing (normally use all temp wax unless you're an every week sort of waxer. Could expand out to cold specific wax if the weather calls for it):
Plastic Scrapper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GSLE2FO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wax: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GAYNXO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Iron: buy one at goodwill/a thrift. If you're too good for that then here: https://www.amazon.com/Wintersteiger-Ski-Snowboard-Waxing-Iron/dp/B0040OBXXU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476214415&sr=8-1&keywords=waxing+iron
You can also buy a nylon brush and base cleaner/a rag to clean your skis but hot waxing and then scrapping also works for cleaning.
When I'm done waxing my skis I usually go over the skis with a wine cork to make sure everything is even and smoooooth. Not something that you have to do though
For tuning:
Gummy Stone: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017I6VNO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Edge sharpener (can choose a different one):
https://www.amazon.com/Dakine-8-2300250-Green-Tuner-Green/dp/B00L6ZC1FA/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1476214569&sr=1-4&keywords=ski+edge+sharpener
Video so you don't fuck up your edges too much:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKpSBE8YWXk
You can also get a diamond stone/nail file from the store if you'd like.
Ptex for some base repairs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OIPZRVU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Metal Scrapper for Ptex (could use a flat blade if you'd like but don't fuck up):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OIPZRII/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lighter: Gas Station/already in your house. After Ptexing a couple of times I fee like a torch lighter would work best here
Video for small ptex repair:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA0vDNmNAEA
If you have major core shots I would probably go to a local shop and have someone fix it who does that stuff for a living. Really research what you're actually doing before you do it for the first time. You don't want to make things worse. After you get the hang of it it becomes a lot easier and can save you money. Can also do it for your friends on the cheap
According to the googles the pink one is race wax
https://www.amazon.com/Wend-Fluro-Snowboard-Fluid-Yellow/dp/B00D3IOUE8
I don't sharpen my own ski's but I do have a Waxing Kit. I actually got a good deal it was like $75 for 1 Blue, 1 Red, 1 Yellow Toko NF wax, a brush scraper and Iron. Got it from back country i think. I looked and they didn't have it listed anymore. Similar to (this)[https://www.amazon.com/Toko-Basic-Hot-Color-Size/dp/B00FP3ZD04/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484072114&sr=8-1&keywords=Toko+kit] but with an Iron as well. Cheap and will save you money in the long run
I ride at Brighton, and have been waxing my own board for years. I use Hertels,
an old iron, and a credit card. I've got no complaints.
Thanks for your reply!
Do you think these products be a good option?
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007Z07PLA/ref=mh_s9_acsd_otopr_bBEbVDn_c2_x_0_i?pf_rd_m=A1IM4EOPHS76S7&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-11&pf_rd_r=Z7S2KSRVT4172YVD671S&pf_rd_t=1201&pf_rd_p=e4e97e7e-53fe-5a34-ac0e-d9e79cb3615f&pf_rd_i=10293268011
https://www.amazon.ca/Grangers-GRF129-Waterproofing-Made-England/dp/B00R1FOI4Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=leather+shoe+polish&qid=1573214130&s=shoes&sprefix=leather+shoe+p&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNTNHSlBPWEJLRU1aJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODA1ODc1NkFaUDJQQ0s2Vk1FJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMjIwMzczVlRCUVdCNVlWU1ZYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I have this Toko iron and its worked well for me thusfar.
http://www.amazon.com/Toko-5547182-T8-Wax-Iron/dp/B001FEUCTY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418297022&sr=8-1&keywords=toko+iron
I also use Hertel wax which you can also find on amazon and get quite a lot for a great price. I like it havent had a problem with my boards being slow.
http://www.amazon.com/Hertel-Super-Sauce-Temperature-Snowboard/dp/B000GAYNXO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418297084&sr=8-1&keywords=hertel+wax
http://www.amazon.com/Hertel-Super-Sauce-Temperature-Snowboard/dp/B000GAYNXO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418606273&sr=8-1&keywords=hertel+super+hot+sauce
3/4 pound brick for $21. Plenty of wax jobs!
https://www.amazon.com/HotSauce-temperature-snowboard-340-194g-Temperatures/dp/B000GAYNXO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540213356&sr=8-2&keywords=hertel+hot+sauce+wax
Hey there! I moved to Boston two years ago and came to r/snowboarding to ask this exact same question.
Accessories
If you're looking for people to go with feel free to shoot me a PM. Also Boston Sports & Ski club is a great way to meet shredders. Good luck and enjoy the proximity to great snowboarding!
Yeah, I had the same problem. Anything above freezing and it will ice. I use Easy Glide on the ski bases every time. I didn't want to clog up the skin fur with a liquid wax, so I rub it with a piece of candle. Front to back in the direction of the fur, like you pet a cat. Has worked 100% since I started waxing that way over a couple seasons in all kinds of warm sticky snow.
Summer skiing or summer storage?
It's an all temperature glide wax so its probably decent enough from 0F to 40F for skiing and its not going to fall off if you use it for storage.
https://www.amazon.com/F4-Glide-Wax-Liquid-100/dp/B01L096PBC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1525821134&sr=8-6&keywords=swix+ski+wax
Or warm weather version
https://www.amazon.com/Swix-Premium-Performance-Sponge-Applicator/dp/B01L0D3PI4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1525821134&sr=8-4&keywords=swix+ski+wax
I would suspect that its probably just mixed with some kind of alcohol to keep it liquid and then it evaporates in a few minutes when its out of the bottle.
If you source the pieces yourself you can get what you need. You usually don't need everything that comes in a kit. Buy the additional pieces as you need them.
Here's what I found without much effort:
$35 iron
$23 wax (huge brick)
$6 scraper
$14 nylon brush
$6 scotch brite sponges
That's $84 and is all you need to get started. You can certainly get kits for around the same price that include some edge tuning bits, but they also come with a very small amount of wax and surprisingly often they don't include any brushes, or just a wire brush.
https://www.amazon.com/Purl-Ski-Snowboard-temp-Block/dp/B00942X1UQ
Purl Wax! Biodegradable and what not. If that's your thing, then check it out.
Racers who buy $240 wax
I just use Hertel on normal/warm days and a cold temp wax on cold days.
I love this stuff:
Hertel Super HotSauce
Don't bother will different types unless you are looking into racing.
Any ski/snowboard waxing iron will do.
I usually just use my brush after a rub-on. Works fine for me. I've been using this stuff for years. It works for all temps and either cold or hot application. https://smile.amazon.com/Hertel-Super-Sauce-Temperature-Snowboard/dp/B000GAYNXO