Tim Karpinski is no stranger to entrepreneurship. In his 20s he started, grew and lost a snowboard glove business.  So now at ...

Using wax with fluorocarbon will also help the lifespan of your skies and snowboard by keeping moisture away. Plant-based: Some companies specialize in plant-based wax, usually made of soy.

Before jumping into how to wax a snowboard, there are several items you'll need to gather/buy. Starting with the priciest, you'll want to purchase a decent waxing iron, like the Swix T77 .

Swix Universal Ski and Snowboard Waxing Iron. $59.99 at Amazon Editor’s Note: You can use two different waxes for steps 4 and 5. We recommend using an all-temp wax for step 4 and a ...

How to wax your snowboard in 9 easy steps. A step-by-step guide to keep your base running smooth and fast this season. By Rachel Verity. 4 min read Published on 02/06/2024 · 11:50 PM UTC.

“We're trying to change the perspective on waxing to be more about snowboard care, self-care, and that we should slow down in life,” said Tim Karpinski, the co-founder and co-owner of Bend ...

DEMON UNITED All Season Ski & Snowboard Speed Wax. What you need to know: This pack includes five individually wrapped and scented wax bars, with a mix of cold, warm and universal temperature ...

Generally speaking, it’s wise to wax your snowboard every 3-4 days of riding. If you’re going on a two-week trip and plan to ride every day, you should factor in three waxings of your board. The same ...

In 2020, ski wax company Swix Sports settled alleged violations for importing ski waxes with PFAS that violated the Toxic Substances Control Act. In 2021, a different company, TASR, settled ...

Steve Janisch irons wax onto a snowboard, a 1980s ski movie playing on a TV in his south Minneapolis alley garage. Slope ...

Study finds soil at ski areas have elevated levels microplastics believed to be left by ski and snowboard wax. Ski wax contaminated Park City’s aquifers with ‘forever chemicals.’ It could ...

Head to The Rink at 401 Park this Saturday 11am-3pm where REI will be set up outside doing free tune-ups for skis and snowboards. Make sure you are ready to hit the slopes this year with a fresh ...