Snowboarding Thrills

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One of the most undereducated aspects of every snowboarder is their ability to maintain and care for their snowboarding equipment. A snowboard is a pricey purchase, so learning how to maintain and clean your snowboard properly will essentially save you lots of money since you will get the most amount of time possible out of your snowboard. Also, the more wear and tear your snowboard gets over the years, the worse performance you’ll get back from it. In this article, I’ll teach you how to perform routine maintenance on your snowboard so that you can continuously keep on snowboarding winter after winter.

When winter is over and it’s time to pack it up until next year, the very first thing you want to do is look over your board. What you want to inspect for is any grime or dirt that may have collected on the board during your snowboarding trips. To remove the dirt, apply a small amount of citrus cleaner to a lightly damp rag. Then, wipe off the dirt with the rag. On top of removing all of the dirt, this should also remove any of the leftover wax from your latest snowboarding trip. Now that your board is clean and wax free, you now have an open palette to apply your last coat of wax before putting your snowboard away until next winter.

Before you start putting on that final coat of wax, give the board one last thorough check for any damage you may have done over the winter. If any of the edges look worn or dull, take this time to file them down back into the condition they were in when you bought the board, or as close as you can get it. If there is damage to the base, and you have a p-tex candle, use this time to repair that. If you’re not confident in what you are doing, I recommend taking it to a pro shop and asking them to perform the repairs for you. Also, ask them if they would be kind enough to sit in while they repair your board. This way, you can get an understanding of how everything is done, and after next winter you can save a few bucks by doing all the repairs yourself.

Now the last step – the waxing. Get out your wax, iron, and scraper. Although it’s very possible to use a household iron, there are snowboard irons made specifically for this task that make the job much easier. Apply the wax entirely over the snowboard, making sure to cover the edges and the base. Using the scraper, remove any excess wax that has accumulated on the edges and the base. This last coat of wax will provide a protective seal around the snowboard while it’s stored away to prevent any further damage or rusting.

If you’re not confident in your waxing abilities, or if you just don’t have the time, you can take your board to a pro shop for a waxing. A waxing at a pro shop will cost you around $20, but towards the end of the season you should be able to find a better price if you look around. Whether you want to take the time out to maintain a snowboard yourself, or if you just want to pay someone to take care of it for you, it’s essential that you keep your snowboard in top condition so that you can get as much use as possible out of your equipment.

Snowboarding in Tremblant

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