Comments on: Ski Waxing – How to Wax Skis? http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/ Kick Ass Ski Blog! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:16:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-13670 Jason Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:01:37 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-13670 CHeck out Choad Cheese Wax, Locally sourced, handcrafted wax that's made in the USA. CHeck out Choad Cheese Wax, Locally sourced, handcrafted wax that’s made in the USA.

]]> By: richard http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-13669 richard Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:11:37 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-13669 I am a bit puzzled by the toothpaste as well. The fluoride (F-) in toothpaste is a very stable and inert anion that is water soluble and should not mix or react with the wax to fluorinate the hydrocarbons. I believe this is done through reactions with more reactive forms of Fluorine such as F2. However, I can see that hydrocarbon chain in the SDS surfactant from toothpaste should be long enough to mix with the wax. I am a bit puzzled by the toothpaste as well. The fluoride (F-) in toothpaste is a very stable and inert anion that is water soluble and should not mix or react with the wax to fluorinate the hydrocarbons. I believe this is done through reactions with more reactive forms of Fluorine such as F2. However, I can see that hydrocarbon chain in the SDS surfactant from toothpaste should be long enough to mix with the wax.

]]> By: Understanding Ski Gear 1/3 – The Ski Structure | Homeboy http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-11716 Understanding Ski Gear 1/3 – The Ski Structure | Homeboy Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:48:49 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-11716 [...] base is the part of the ski that is in contact with the snow, the bottom of the ski. If you wax your skis, the wax goes to the [...] [...] base is the part of the ski that is in contact with the snow, the bottom of the ski. If you wax your skis, the wax goes to the [...]

]]> By: Understanding Ski Gear 1/3 – The Ski Structure | Homeboy http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-11715 Understanding Ski Gear 1/3 – The Ski Structure | Homeboy Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:48:49 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-11715 [...] base is the part of the ski that is in contact with the snow, the bottom of the ski. If you wax your skis, the wax goes to the [...] [...] base is the part of the ski that is in contact with the snow, the bottom of the ski. If you wax your skis, the wax goes to the [...]

]]> By: Douglas http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-11490 Douglas Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:31:19 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-11490 My wife was a Ski Instructor for 5 seasons here in NC and she prefers Dominator Wax over Swix. We get our ski wax from ProForm Skiing (www.proformskiing.com) My wife was a Ski Instructor for 5 seasons here in NC and she prefers Dominator Wax over Swix. We get our ski wax from ProForm Skiing (www.proformskiing.com)

]]> By: AltaSierraEMT http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-11342 AltaSierraEMT Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:36:34 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-11342 "Step7-When the soap and wax are thoroughly blended, squeeze the entire tube of toothpaste into the mixture while blending and continue to blend until the toothpaste is thoroughly incorperated into the mixture." Toothpaste is a water based surfactant. It iwll not 'dissolve' into the paraffin. Why add toothpaste, unless the flourides are not water based and will disperse or dissolve into the wax or at 200F maybe they will react with the paraffin to form the FH? (flourinated hydrocarbon) “Step7-When the soap and wax are thoroughly blended, squeeze the entire tube of toothpaste into the mixture while blending and continue to blend until the toothpaste is thoroughly incorperated into the mixture.”

Toothpaste is a water based surfactant. It iwll not ‘dissolve’ into the paraffin. Why add toothpaste, unless the flourides are not water based and will disperse or dissolve into the wax or at 200F maybe they will react with the paraffin to form the FH? (flourinated hydrocarbon)

]]> By: Starting the season: waxing skis with Swix Alpine Kit - Colorado Snow http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-9880 Starting the season: waxing skis with Swix Alpine Kit - Colorado Snow Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:34:30 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-9880 [...] more photos and details on waxing, another great guide can be found at Homeboy Ski Blog: How to Wax Skis?. [...] [...] more photos and details on waxing, another great guide can be found at Homeboy Ski Blog: How to Wax Skis?. [...]

]]> By: Simon, Kimberley http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-8730 Simon, Kimberley Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:03:11 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-8730 Make sure you are careful where you decide to do this. Wax scrapings can make a real mess of your floor (even on hard floors such as tiles). I made the mistake and it took ages to clean up properly. Go for outside or in a garage if you have one! Make sure you are careful where you decide to do this. Wax scrapings can make a real mess of your floor (even on hard floors such as tiles). I made the mistake and it took ages to clean up properly. Go for outside or in a garage if you have one!

]]> By: John Provocative http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-4819 John Provocative Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:57:11 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-4819 I found a better way to make this wax!!! Skip the part about heating the paraflint. You don't need it! Instead of buying paraffin, just go to walmart and get the big white unscented or mildly scented candles. They're already the right hardness!heat them up and add the other ingredients like I said. Saves money! saves time! I found a better way to make this wax!!! Skip the part about heating the paraflint. You don’t need it! Instead of buying paraffin, just go to walmart and get the big white unscented or mildly scented candles. They’re already the right hardness!heat them up and add the other ingredients like I said. Saves money! saves time!

]]> By: RonS http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-4761 RonS Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:04:12 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-4761 Interesting discussion on waxes. Here's a question that I can't seem to find an answer for: Let's say the weather forecast for a race is variable, like -9 overnight but a forecasted high of -1 during the daytime. The race start is variable, and seems that two ranges of wax might work [such as HF7, -8 to -2c and HF8, -4 to -1c], depending on the time of your start [which you have little control over]. Do you choose the colder HF7 wax, or the warmer HF8? Would HF7 work better at temps warmer than -2c, than HF8 at temps colder than -4c? In other words, if a mistake is to be made, is it better to err on the side of a colder wax or the warmer wax? cheers from upstate NY, and Thank You for any info, Ron S. Interesting discussion on waxes.
Here’s a question that I can’t seem to find an answer for: Let’s say the weather forecast for a race is variable, like -9 overnight but a forecasted high of -1 during the daytime. The race start is variable, and seems that two ranges of wax might work [such as HF7, -8 to -2c and HF8, -4 to -1c], depending on the time of your start [which you have little control over].
Do you choose the colder HF7 wax, or the warmer HF8? Would HF7 work better at temps warmer than -2c, than HF8 at temps colder than -4c?
In other words, if a mistake is to be made, is it better to err on the side of a colder wax or the warmer wax?
cheers from upstate NY, and Thank You for any info,
Ron S.

]]> By: Abe Ali http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-4651 Abe Ali Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:39:04 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-4651 I had a quick question. I have a large quantity of cold temperature wax that is ideal for temperatures under -20C. However, I really need a wax with a slightly higher temoperature range. I was wondering if anyone knew if I could dillute this wax with normal paraffin wax or with a higher temp wax to bring up the temperature range. Thanks I had a quick question. I have a large quantity of cold temperature wax that is ideal for temperatures under -20C. However, I really need a wax with a slightly higher temoperature range. I was wondering if anyone knew if I could dillute this wax with normal paraffin wax or with a higher temp wax to bring up the temperature range.

Thanks

]]> By: John Provocative http://homeboyski.com/2008/10/19/ski-waxing-how-to-wax-skis/comment-page-1/#comment-4613 John Provocative Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:25:39 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/?p=1299#comment-4613 Have someone hold the strainer and pour the finished hot wax out of pot ,through the strainer, and into the mold. Dont try to scoop the particles out of the pot with a hand held strainer.You will not get them all. You must pour the wax through the strainer. Be careful not to get burnt with hot wax. John Provocative Have someone hold the strainer and pour the finished hot wax out of pot ,through the strainer, and into the mold. Dont try to scoop the particles out of the pot with a hand held strainer.You will not get them all. You must pour the wax through the strainer. Be careful not to get burnt with hot wax.
John Provocative

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