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waxing technique
« on: February 17, 2019, 09:59:17 PM »
I got a new SUP with no deck pad. I followed this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je4jRlOJM94
used sticky bumps base and wax coats
But after just one session today (and a cool day for Hawaii ; 70's) the area where i stand was pretty much wax free....
Any pointers to make the wax last longer than a session?


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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2019, 10:51:41 PM »
Not really, that's the reason most people use deck pads. Wax is fine if you're not standing in one place most of the time, but if you do, then you get bare spots. RSPRO hexatraction works well--just put them right where you get the bare spots. You'll have to strip your wax first, but once they are set you can wax right over them and the wax stays in place much better.
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Re: waxing technique
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2019, 04:18:06 AM »
Yeah, I've had a board with a wax top for about two years and if you stand a ton in a session it melts off (especially in warmer air/water). I still prefer it over a deckpad though. It's a personal preference thing.

As Pono said - it's great everywhere else, it's just the constant standing in one spot. When it's really warm and I'm going to be out over 2 hours I'll sometimes take wax in my boardshorts.
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« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2019, 06:30:58 AM »
Also depends on temp. Sticky Bumps base also comes in different temps as well as the top coat.

A long time ago I came back from Oahu with tropical on my Burning Spear and demonstrated
how to slip and slide off on every take off!
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« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2019, 06:48:10 AM »
Yes, but tropical (higher temp, hard wax) makes for a great base layer.

It makes a huge difference whether you are standing on a board that’s underwater or not.  If the board is mostly submerged, naturally the wax will last longer.

On a normal board, you would be surprised (and maybe even a little disappointed) how little weight you save by skipping the pad.  (Ask me how I know) ;D

However, on a low volume performance shape, I think wax migh make more sense. 

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« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2019, 10:50:49 AM »
Thanks. Yeah this is a first for me and it is a low vol board (90) and I do LIKE no pad: more feeling of the wve or maybe my imagination

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« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2019, 11:08:06 AM »
Low liters; surfing background; definitely NOT
your imagination!

Don't need no stinkin' pad!
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« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2019, 03:33:08 PM »
Not really, that's the reason most people use deck pads. Wax is fine if you're not standing in one place most of the time, but if you do, then you get bare spots. RSPRO hexatraction works well--just put them right where you get the bare spots. You'll have to strip your wax first, but once they are set you can wax right over them and the wax stays in place much better.

had heard some mixed reviews on the hexapro but you like it?

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« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2019, 04:44:23 PM »
I like this stuff.
 https://www.viskus.com/

It’s worked great for me now for some few months. Cheap as hell. I put wax on it. It’s paper thin and very grippy. I get the “stickiest” one. If it wears out, peel it off and put on more. It’s so damn cheap it’s no big deal. I can’t give long term results yet because I’ve only used it a few months...but it’s holding up and going strong so far.

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« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2019, 06:51:24 PM »
Biggreen, Thanks. New info always interesting. Looks like an interesting alternative. Perhaps I will do a little 35 degree testing!
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« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2019, 07:51:34 PM »
Big green, how do you always find the coolest money saving items man? Lol from crazy resins and cloth to this. My hat is off man.

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« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2019, 10:40:28 PM »
I like this stuff.
 https://www.viskus.com/

It’s worked great for me now for some few months. Cheap as hell. I put wax on it. It’s paper thin and very grippy. I get the “stickiest” one. If it wears out, peel it off and put on more. It’s so damn cheap it’s no big deal. I can’t give long term results yet because I’ve only used it a few months...but it’s holding up and going strong so far.

the stickiest is the smallest bead? it is cheap...If it lasts.

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« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2019, 10:46:38 PM »
they say 20 uses last
so less than a dollar a use.

Wax is probably marginally cheaper.

How does it feel underfoot?

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« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2019, 10:55:13 PM »

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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2019, 04:49:33 AM »
Not really, that's the reason most people use deck pads. Wax is fine if you're not standing in one place most of the time, but if you do, then you get bare spots. RSPRO hexatraction works well--just put them right where you get the bare spots. You'll have to strip your wax first, but once they are set you can wax right over them and the wax stays in place much better.

had heard some mixed reviews on the hexapro but you like it?

I use Hexapro on the nose of my Stylemaster and for that board (not really a noserider) it’s a good compromise.
« Last Edit: February 19, 2019, 04:53:17 AM by Bean »

 


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