Snowboard Waxing Instructions

Snowboard Edge Tuning, Detuning & Settings

Snowboard Edge Tuning and Waxing Tools

Snowboard Waxing Recreational

Snowboard Waxing Advanced

Paste Waxing with Fast Wax Slick Pro

Snowboard Wax Selection

Iron Temperature Settings

For additonal details check out the Snowboard Waxing Videos

Snowboard Edge Tuning, Detuning and Settings

Snowboard suggested base bevel and side angle settings.

Rider	Base Bevel	Side Angle
Novice	1 - 2 degree	0-1 degree
Intermediate	1 degree	1 degree
Free rider	1 degree	1-2 degree
Spinner	2 degree	0 - detuned
Boardcross	0-1 degree	1-2 degree
Halfpipe	1 degree	1degree
Slalom Racer	0-1 degree	3-4 degree
GS Racer	1/2 to 3/4 degree	2-3 degree
Super G	1 degree	2-3 degree

 

Snowboard Edge Tuning

1. Place the snowboard on the Wax Bench and inspect the base and edges.
If the bases are damaged take the snowboard to your local shop for inspection and possible repair.

Next: Slide you fingers gently down the base edges and inspect for any burrs. Use a shop stone to polish out the burrs on on both the base angle. Stand the snowboard in the snowboard vice and polish out any burrs on the side edge.

Tip: This step is important as a base edge burr can scratch the iron and that scratch can be transferred to the snowboard base.

2. Base Tuning: Lay the snowboard on the bench, check and file the base edge, for most recreational riders the edge is set at 1 degree.

3. Optional, Relieve the Base: Next turn the snowboard on edge and inspect the side edge if necessary relieve the base so the side edge can be tuned. The metal edge should protrude slightly from the snowboard.

4. Side Edge Stand the snowboard on edge and file the Side Edge. For most riders this is set between 1 and 2 degrees.
Use either the a Multi-tool or the preferred a side angle guide with a diamond stone.

5. Remove the Burrs. Use the gummy stone and lightly remove the bur from the edge to give fast smooth edge.

6. Terrain Park Riders. Detune the edges, hold the file at a 45 degree angle and start between the bindings and work you way out as needed to keep the edges from catching.

 

Snowboard Waxing Recreational

1. Use a shop stone to debur the edges before waxing

Tip: Wear gloves to protect your hands from the snowboard edges

2. Brush out the snowboard base with the Fast Wax Super Fine SS Brush to clean the dirt and wax from the snowboard do not use wax cleaner to clean the base

• Follow with the Fast Wax Horsehair Brush
• Polish with the Fast Wax Nylon Brush
• Ready to Ride

Snowboard Waxing Advanced

1. Deburr and Tune the Edges: Use the Multi-tool or an Edge Guide and a Moonstone diamond file to remove all burs from the edges and set the base bevel and edge angle before waxing.

TIP The general setting for snowboards are listed in the edge settings section. The most common setting are: Base Angle 1 degree and Side Angle 2 degree

2. Brush out the snowboard: Brush the snowboard from tip to tail using the Fast Wax Super Fine Stainless Steel brush.

3. Hot Wax Process Using a ski waxing iron, drip a generous amount of Fast Wax Base Wax onto the snowboard base and iron in from tip to tail.
The wax will act as an insulator, a generous layer helps keep the iron off the snowboard base, use about one drip every 1/2 inch, more if you are inexperienced. When ironing in the wax, draw the iron down the snowboard holding a molten bead of wax about 2 to 3 inches behind the iron, and always keep the iron moving. If necessary a second pass can pick up any places that are missed.

4. Scraping off the Wax Let the snowboard cool slowly to room temperature before scraping the bases. Scrape the wax off using short easy strokes
(Tip) Use a sharp scraper and keep it sharp a scraper sharpener makes it easy to give the scraper a few passes each time before scraping.

5. Brushing out the snowboard Use the Fast Wax Superfine SS brush, followed by the Fast Wax Horse Hair brush and polish with the Fast Wax black nylon brush

6. Wax System Repeat steps 3 to 5 with either the Fast Wax Freestyle Wax or the Fast Wax Fluorinated Race Wax.

Race Waxing Example
1 to 2 Layers Base Wax
1 to 2 Layers of SB-FW Orange

Snowboard Paste Waxing with Slick Pro

Slick Pro is a new system for High Performance Waxing an amazing Product

Slick Pro gives the performance of a Hot Melt wax in ease of a Paste Wax.

1. Rub on Slick Pro using the enclosed foam applicator
2. Let dry for 3 to 5 minutes
3. Buff in with the Speed Block
4. Brush out with a horse hair brush and ride
5. For added durability repeat 1 to 4 for a second coat on the edges

Slick Pro is a great wax to have on hand when weather and snow conditions are changing...
Boards can easily be re-wax in minutes.
Saves time when traveling.

Snowboard Waxing Iron Temperature Settings

Temps are a guideline as each iron may vary slightly.
Test the wax on the iron before applying the iron to the snowboard

Wax	Setting Low	Setting High
Base Wax	Digital Iron 250 F Standard Dial Iron 5 to 6 Medium	Digital Iron 265 F Standard Dial Iron 5 to 6 Medium
HS Freestyle Universal HS-FW Freestyle Race Wax	Digital Iron 260 F Standard Dial Iron 6 to 7 Medium	Digital Iron 275 F Standard Dial Iron 6 to 7 Medium
HS-FC Freestyle Race Wax	Digital Iron 265 F Standard Dial Iron 6 to 8 Medium	Digital Iron 285 F Standard Dial Iron 6 to 8 Medium