Help - Waxing skis without spending big $$

kawake · 11-10-08, 01:44 AM

I just purchased a used pair of skiis and need to wax them I wan't to wax them but not spend a lot of money what do I do?

Joshua · 13-10-08, 10:13 AM

Buy some self applicatiion wax? might take a bit of practice but its not too hard. make sure u get glide wax for skiis. its like $10 for some.

kawake · 13-10-08, 08:11 PM

joshua is this just a rub on wax or is this a drip on wax?

RichH · 14-10-08, 04:53 AM

I'd get them waxed properly - not the rub on wax.

If you don't want to spend much money up front then ...

1. Find a friend with a waxing iron and some wax and buy them a beer
2. Pay a local ski shop to wax them for you. They may have specials on before the season starts.
3. Buy the waxing kit yourself and offset the cost using a cunning plan ... http://www.snowwheretogo.com/blog/20...skis-for-free/

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Joshua · 14-10-08, 11:22 AM

a waxing iron will set you back about $80.00, which is a good investment. i tend to wax mine with rub on wax and then take them into a ski shop on resort every month or so. it depends how much your skiing and how vigorously really. During the season you should get to know the people in ur local ski shop well

kawake · 14-10-08, 11:01 PM

what brand do you usually use for your rub on wax joshua?

Joshua · 15-10-08, 12:23 AM

theres a good 'Toko' Wax applicator, its pretty cheap and just applys a nice lair on ur board/skis then its got a bit at the bottom to buffer with.

if you cant find one by toko heres a link to what it looks like. im sure theres a few similar ones.

http://www.snowandrock.com/SearchRes...ax+TOK0004.htm

mx597turbo · 23-10-08, 08:21 PM

get a $30 waxing iron from ebay and check hertelskiwax.com for good prices.

blurooster · 26-10-08, 03:20 PM

http://www.alpineskituning.com/

wbsr · 30-10-08, 06:41 AM

depends how often you are going to ski, once a year - get a ski shop to do it, they only charge a few bucks.
If you are going to ski a few times, especially when there is a bit of time between days, then invest in the iron and learn to do it yourself. just go to local pawn shop or 'seconds' place whatever you call it and buy the cheapest iron you can.
I prefer to buy the expensive wax, because it does go faster !! but the cheap stuff will do.

11-10-08, 01:44 AM	#1
kawake ski nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 18	Help - Waxing skis without spending big $$ I just purchased a used pair of skiis and need to wax them I wan't to wax them but not spend a lot of money what do I do? __________________

13-10-08, 10:13 AM	#2
Joshua I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	Buy some self applicatiion wax? might take a bit of practice but its not too hard. make sure u get glide wax for skiis. its like $10 for some. __________________

13-10-08, 08:11 PM	#3
kawake ski nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 18	joshua is this just a rub on wax or is this a drip on wax? __________________ Live life in the fast run

14-10-08, 04:53 AM	#4
RichH US Implant Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 52	I'd get them waxed properly - not the rub on wax. If you don't want to spend much money up front then ... 1. Find a friend with a waxing iron and some wax and buy them a beer 2. Pay a local ski shop to wax them for you. They may have specials on before the season starts. 3. Buy the waxing kit yourself and offset the cost using a cunning plan ... http://www.snowwheretogo.com/blog/20...skis-for-free/ (mods - hope linking to my blog is ok in this case - please remove if it isn't) __________________ My 53 days Skiing ...

14-10-08, 11:01 PM	#6
kawake ski nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 18	what brand do you usually use for your rub on wax joshua? __________________ Live life in the fast run

14-10-08, 11:22 AM	#5
Joshua I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	a waxing iron will set you back about $80.00, which is a good investment. i tend to wax mine with rub on wax and then take them into a ski shop on resort every month or so. it depends how much your skiing and how vigorously really. During the season you should get to know the people in ur local ski shop well

15-10-08, 12:23 AM	#7
Joshua I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	theres a good 'Toko' Wax applicator, its pretty cheap and just applys a nice lair on ur board/skis then its got a bit at the bottom to buffer with. if you cant find one by toko heres a link to what it looks like. im sure theres a few similar ones. http://www.snowandrock.com/SearchRes...ax+TOK0004.htm

23-10-08, 08:21 PM	#8
mx597turbo I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 9	get a $30 waxing iron from ebay and check hertelskiwax.com for good prices.

26-10-08, 03:20 PM	#9
blurooster Lift/Alt/Gravity Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA Posts: 15	http://www.alpineskituning.com/

30-10-08, 06:41 AM	#10
wbsr Let it Snow ! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Whistler Posts: 53	depends how often you are going to ski, once a year - get a ski shop to do it, they only charge a few bucks. If you are going to ski a few times, especially when there is a bit of time between days, then invest in the iron and learn to do it yourself. just go to local pawn shop or 'seconds' place whatever you call it and buy the cheapest iron you can. I prefer to buy the expensive wax, because it does go faster !! but the cheap stuff will do. __________________ __________________ Current Whistler snow report and conditions Ski Rentals in Whistler