Waxing a surfboard is the first step in ensuring you have the best experience on the waves. But what is the right way to wax a surfboard to help you stay on it while surfing? Here we provide a few tips on effectively applying wax to your surfboard.
Tools for waxing your board
First, you need the right equipment and set up, including a:
- Bucket or plastic bag to collect the old wax you remove from the board
- Clear spot to work - it will help to be in the direct sun to loosen the old wax
- Damp cloth or rag to wipe the board
- Wax comb
- Basecoat surf wax
- Topcoat surf wax (the correct one for your local water temperature)
Steps to waxing a surfboard
- Remove the old, degraded wax. It will help to do this in the sun if you can, as the warmth will melt the old wax slightly and make it easier to scrape off. Alternatively, use a hairdryer to warm to old wax.
- Start scraping. Use the flat end of the wax comb to scrape the wax off the board. Keep a container or bag to collect the scrapings.
- Clean the surfboard. There will probably be some excess wax left and stubborn spots where it's hard to remove. Use a wax removing solution and a cloth to remove this wax.
- Apply the basecoat. The basecoat is applied in a crosshatch style using a wax comb. Start by drawing parallel, diagonal lines across the board's surface, then do the same in the opposite direction.
- Apply the topcoat. When you've done the base coat, you can apply the topcoat. It's recommended to do this in a circular motion to fill the gaps between the crosshatch squares. Usually, you'll need a little bit more wax for the topcoat than for the basecoat.
Now you're all set to hit the ways with your newly waxed surfboard.
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