Falling Leaf is where you ride perpendicular to the mountain on one of your edges and alternate going left and right without switching to your other edge, much like a leaf falling off a tree. lol.
I already mastered that one. That is the easiest move to learn.
Ohhh…I didn’t know there was an actual name for it. I just call it the S, lol.
Assbraking is easier imo.
You poor Canadians need to go here so we can teach you snowboarding.
I didn’t even know you guys get snow actually. Shows what I know about US geography.
Come back when you see people snowboarding down the pedestrian sidewalk as you’re driving back home after a snowstorm.
Saw it just 4 hours ago.
HOW TO WAX YOUR SNOWBOARD
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Well it’s that time again! Last month, Colorado opened up a bunch of resorts. Unfortunately I had to move back to the midwest due to the job market being absolute shit. Anyway, I am able to at least go up to my old stomping grounds this weekend. So tonight with a beer in one hand and a plastic scraper in another, I started to scrape the wax I laid down a few months ago(should of done it right after the last day of the last season but I got lazy and forgot:nono:).
But after deciding I’m going to finish the rest tomorrow, I am going to contribute to this thread and help those that don’t know how to wax your board properly.
When should you wax your stick? For people that only go a hand full of times, I say wax at the beginning of the season(unless you already waxed your board at the end of the last season) and when you see fading on your base(the side where your board constantly touches the snow) and if you rode a slushy warm day, definitely wax right after as slush sucks the wax from your board and could cause warp, adhesive getting weak, internal damage. When I was a ski bum for 3 consecutive seasons, I would wax my board at least once a week, but that’s because I’m a fucking BO$$:smokin: like that. Also like mentioned before, wax your board at the end of the season to preserve the structural integrity.
What you need:
-citrus cleaner
sporting goods stores and ski shops has them, can come in a small spray bottle to a giant shop size container)
-paper towels
-waxing iron
You could get by with a regular clothes iron, but the surface isn’t nearly as good. Make sure if you do go with a non-waxing iron you don’t use it on your clothes!
-bristle pad
-wax
Do not use candle wax or automobile wax:nono: if you tell someone that knows how to tune their shit right, you will be called a CHAD which in snowboard terms is the same as a TROLL or NOOB :tdown:, you can also go to said businesses to get ski/snowboard wax. Just get all temperature stuff if you only go a hand full of times, it will do the job. Though Dakine has variety packs that has dffierent temps, that shit is good too. I personally use One Ball Jay as the owner is a bad ass and knows his wax.
-plastic scraper
go with a flimsier one and not one shown in the picture, the one in the picture gets majority of the surface but the downside is that it doesn’t scrape deep enough to get most of the wax off. Though **DON’T USE A METAL SCRAPER!!! **A metal scraper will go in too deep:amazed: and mess up:crybaby: the surface and you will have to p-tex the shit out of it(and good luck with p-tex, that shit sucks to work with)Shop Tip: If you got a metal file handy, lay it flat on the ground and put the plastic scraper with the edge facing the file on top and take a couple evenly pressure swipes across the file, that will sharped the edges of the scraper and that means less work!
**-nylon brush **also found in said shops
-wood cork this isn’t really needed and would be hard to find in a sporting goods store, but I’m sure ski shops has them and they are like sprinkles on the icing of the cake.
Okay one last thing, if you plan on doing this inside, on carpet, I would cover the work area with paper bags, plastic bags, what ever. The wax can get messy. Also, make sure you got the place ventilated. The wax now a days won’t fuck you up too bad, but it’s best to be safe anyway. I love inhaling the fumes, my body and mind are fucked.
Step 1.
Use the nylon brush or paper towels to get any debris/dirt off the base of the board. Then spray or smear citrus cleaner and wipe the board down. The citrus is going to not only eat away and clean off any crap but also the wax that was on there from the last time, so that means your board, when it’s dry is going to be starving for wax. The board’s surface has pores like on our own skin that absorbs wax to hold it in and thus the wax repels the snow that turns into water from friction blah blah blah just make sure after you clean the board with citrus you continue on the following steps.
Step 2.
Turn the iron on and set it on a low setting. If you are doing this in a garage, I would warm the board’s base by running the iron from tip to tail of the board. That way, the pores will open up for the wax when you get to the next step. Now set the iron aside, and crayon the wax on your board. Basically rub the wax dry all over the board until it’s mostly covered.
Step 3.
Turn the iron on just a little higher or until the wax can melt on the iron, if you see steam come off the wax, it’s too damn hot, turn it down. Then drip the wax from tip to tail. That figure 8 bullshit:tdown: I see online doesn’t give you enough wax surface drippage. I go in rows, but you don’t have to use the entire stick of wax as you are going to scrape most of it off anyway. I would start from the edge, do a row from tip to tail, and then go a tad further towards the middle of the board and go tip to tail and continue doing that. Now once you have done that, lay the iron flat against the surface of the board and in a circle motion smear the drips to where the board is completely covered.
Step 4.
Get drunk, smoke some wacky tobaccey, get laid and pass out. Basically let your board cool down. I would at least wait until the board’s surface is cool to the touch. Professional Super G olympic fags suggest 48 hours:clown:. I think that’s over kill. Anyway, the pores will close up on the board and retain the wax. Shop TIP: If you don’t have time to wait, and it’s cold outside, have your board cool off outside and check periodically if the board cooled off. Usually around freezing, 15 minutes will do it.
Step 5.
Take your plastic scraper, and scrape at a mellow angle from tip to tail and get as much wax as you can off. I would scrape towards you, but I guess you can go away from your body, just make sure you are going from tip to tail and not edge to edge(picture which way your board is going, that’s what I mean). The misconception that CHADS have is that it’s better to leave the wax on and go ride. MISTAKE:nono:, that’s no better than to not have any wax at all because the wax build up will cause excesses friction and you will go as fast as old people fuck. Scrape as much of it off and then scrape some more:china:. BTW if you are doing this on a carpet, cover the carpet up with paper/plastic bags, wax and carpet is a mom’s worse nightmare.
Step 6.
Take the nylon brush and brush off any loose wax on the board. Then to polish your base up and give it a even smoother ride use a bristle pad to buff out any fine wax particles and brush again. Finally use the wooden cork(not a cork from a bottle, but a large brick you can get at a ski shop or online) and polish your stick for a nice gloss finish.
Now you got a board that is ready to ride and you will pass up your friends/girlfriend because you will be hauling ass:lk::mk:. Edges are another thing you should tune but that’s something I might go into later on, but for now wax your shit:china:.
Good bump. I’m in the market for a new set of boots and a new board this year, since both go torn to shreds last year when I lived in the mountains.
If I wasn’t riding another full season, I’d also be in for some new boots but depending on money and time, I might try to rough it out with my 32’s that I’ve had for the last 2 seasons. Eh, after this weekend I might have to get some anyway.
Awesome bump BBQ.
Question: I am in the market for a new board, have any experiences with a Never Summer SL before?
can’t wait, been sooooo fuckin long!
i love it though!
got a forum judge (i think) and gettin better everytime i go!
The picture in my post is a 2010 SL. In my 16 years of riding, and owning a variety of boards, the SL is my favorite out of all of them. Rocker Camber technology rules, vario power grip is less catchy than the 1st and 2nd gen Lib tech skate banana with magna traction. RC gives you that sweet spot to pop off and presses are handicapped like crazy! I’ve done endless butters/presses combinations before. Powder is also nice to ride.
It’s twin directional so that means it’s not a true twin but I like riding a little bit of everything so it’s cool. But it doesn’t mean you can’t ride switch! 3 year warranty and believe me, as I’ve interned Neversummer a few years back, they have the best warranty in the industry, Burton can suck it. The boards are expensive, but you are paying for hand made quality Colorado shit. I would even say it’s like buying an arcade stick from a custom builder, the quality is that damn good.
Watching this thread so hard. Now that I have a job I can actually afford lift tickets this year! I’ve been boarding for…fifteen years now? But I haven’t really done much of any in the last two-three years (college, no money, etc. etc.). Gonna try to teach my girlfriend this year!
Oh and I forgot! When you buy a new board, there’s usually a sticker that says something about factory waxed. Wax that bitch anyway! The purpose of factory wax is to preserve the structural integrity of the board and yeah you can ride it as soon as you mount the bindings, but after one run(if you are lucky) you will be riding on a bare base. You spend a ton of money on your gear, might as well man the fuck up and maintain that bitch.
I only hope for the day when the people who make snowboards finally make SSX snowboards where they have magnets in the boards with magnet boots it might be difficult but it would be cool to do similar tricks like in SSX games.
I made the purchase on a Never Summer 2011 SL for 20% off. Figured I should just pony the cash now before I get too old for the park. Was so stoked to ride it this weekend but some how my right ankle is swollen?1 So gonna chill on it, hopefully I can hit up the local mountains on sunday.
You said you interned for NS? Does that mean you are still in Denver? Also I heard NS was a cult, once you ride them you ride nothing else. I’m not fond of cults, but if my entrance fee means I can land front side 360s with my eyes closed off of anything, then where do I sign with blood?
I’m expecting to fly out to Colorado in January for some Rocky Mountain riding. My plan is to be riding till late April. Have a minor setback, but I’m stoked for winter.
Hell yeah glad you enjoyed your new board. Yeah I interned for them at a couple trade shows and had a blast at both. But after some sudden career/lifestyle changes, I’m turning wrenches on cars in the midwest instead of pursuing the snowboard business.
Haha, yeah a lot of people that pick up their first NS board, they very rarely go to another brand. As for the cult, take their free factory tour when you are in Denver to find out. I’m sure there is something to do with an alter, a goat’s head, and a very attractive naked lady covered in pigs blood…
What resorts do you plan on riding in January? I’ve ridden my share of mountains around Frisco, unfortunately I’m back in Minnesota…
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Tried going up today, had a domino effect of problems and risking driving with a donut on an all wheel drive car isn’t going to happen. But I did get some pathetic “turns” in on a sledding hill, it was bad, basically dust on grass, but I got a few jibs/presses in, hopefully next time I go up the road isn’t a fucking aftermath of an earthquake. Anyway check out the ground shizz.
Sick video. Now how does one practice such little tricks?
Was able to hit up my local mountain. I love the NS SL. It felt like I never stopped riding since last season, everything was just so smooth and the speed was great. Hit the jumps, nothing was big, but was able to tweak some grabs. Boxes felt great too. Can’t wait to go up again and actually hit things the way I want to.
It’s just getting loose and being comfortable when doing ground tricks. Music to groove to is a plus.