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ski waxing

  1. BClipped

    'Reverse' Hotboxing

    Hi All, I've always liked the technique of hotbox waxing for the durability/longevity of wax that I get, but I've read with interest the recent threads on here about the risks and that the HB technique has fallen out of favour. The last thing I want is to flatten or delaminate my skis, so I...
  2. dovski

    Solution for scraping wax off skis

    So the snow finally arrived and I am in a mad rush to get all our skis ready for the season. So far I have removed storage wax and prepped 11 pairs of skis with fresh wax and have another three pairs to go. Needless to say that is a lot of scraping. A couple seasons back I invested in a roto...
  3. D

    Dominator Wax

    Just starting out on tuning and waxing and looking for some clarification regarding the dominator wax for my Renoun E98s. Only skied them 4 times and just had a machine wax job done before heading out so they are basically new. Already hit up tuning tools questions in the last thread, but want...
  4. T

    Rejuvenating Swix F4 paste

    I have a few tins of the above that are dried out. Can anyone recommend a solvent to rejuvenate them? For me it doesn't replace hot waxing but it sure is handy for fresh manmade snow that hasn't been rolled out yet.
  5. AZSkiBum

    Iron/Wax Question

    Hey Guys/Gals, I'm new to the self tuning / waxing but after reading a ton in this forum and watching a lot of youtube videos, I gave it a go at my first tuning session over the weekend. My question is that I bought a cheap Wintersteiger iron and it seems to take forever to melt wax on the...
  6. 1chris5

    What's your base cleaner of choice

    I am not the biggest fan of tuning skis but I'm not going to shell out the cash for a season of tuning for skis and snowboards. I have not had success with @Philpug quick tuning metho but will go to costco next week to get the disposable cleaning towels. At the beginning of the season I do a...
  7. Shawn C.

    New Ski Prep

    Ok, I want to take care of the new Fischer Ranger 98’s. I’ve never done anything to brand new skis other than mount ‘me and ski ‘em. I’ll wax them after a few days of use. I want to ensure these skis get off to a good start, so is there anything I should do to prep the bases (clean, wax, etc.)...
  8. Dwight

    Tuning season begins

    And so it begins.
  9. C

    DIY Infrared heat waxer

    So I understand there are some newfangled wiz bang infrared heat waxing machines out there. Anyone have any opinions on the wax job they provide versus the old standard ironed in wax or the iron over a sheet wax to avoid the scraping? Anyone tried a DIY type solution ala this...
  10. L&AirC

    Waxing With Fiberlene

    It would have been a bit of a thread drift so I started another one. From the roto or no roto thread : OK. Gave it a wing. Super easy. So much so I'm sure I'm doing it wrong. I brushed the bases and wiped them down to make sure they're clean(ish). Crayoned on the wax covering the entire...
  11. Tom K.

    Vises

    My kind of crappy vise just bit the dust. Though far from perfect, it knew my foibles well, and tolerated me quietly for well over a decade. Also, it was a cheap date. So, Essay Test for Pugski Tuning Maestros: Declare your favorite waxing/tuning vise, and describe why in 100 words or less...
  12. M

    Looking for recommendations on the best entry level budget waxing iron

    Looking for recommendations on the best entry level budget waxing iron: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ski-Snowboard-Wax-Waxing-Iron-by-Wintersteiger/222704141231?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649...
  13. M

    Basics for edging and waxing?

    Hello I posted a couple of months ago the thread about is it worth it to wax kids skis. So I ordered a big bar of purl (purple all temp wax). Now I need to get an iron and some tools. I am a hands on do it your selfer and will just be edging and waxing my and my kids skis, we are just...
  14. Jacques

    The Question was "How much wax to wax a ski"?

    The answer I came up with is contained within. What say you? Chime in with your thoughts and techniques on using expensive waxes.
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