The range of water temp in SF seems like 50-58 year round. So there's not much need.
When I did remove wax, I typically scraped it off when it's getting soft, then rub sand on what's left with my hand or a towel.
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Wax Removal
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When I did remove wax, I typically scraped it off when it's getting soft, then rub sand on what's left with my hand or a towel.
Hate to admit I've wondered about that stuff in particular (Versa Traction). Heard it works well, but tears skin apart if you don't have a suit on. I love the idea of not having to worry about wax, but then again there's a certain 'zen' in the act of applying wax and thinking about what's coming. It's part of the surfing experience.
For me it's the smell of surf wax.
It never fails to get my nether regions tingling with anticipation.
I've tried Versa.
It's no less of a pain in the ass than wax.
Every 10 surfs (or so) your front foot starts slipping on it. To get it to retain traction, you need to scrub it with some Comet and a scrub brush. This is more often than I scrape wax off a board.
But Versa's biggest flaw is its lack of tackiness. This means if you're wearing a wetsuit without smoothskin the board slides around under your chest while paddling. Smoothskin eliminates this problem. I don't remember trunking it with it.
It's no less of a pain in the ass than wax.
Every 10 surfs (or so) your front foot starts slipping on it. To get it to retain traction, you need to scrub it with some Comet and a scrub brush. This is more often than I scrape wax off a board.
But Versa's biggest flaw is its lack of tackiness. This means if you're wearing a wetsuit without smoothskin the board slides around under your chest while paddling. Smoothskin eliminates this problem. I don't remember trunking it with it.
One of the shop managers at Hansen's in Encinitas was saying that the round shaped wax removal tool is so sharp around the edge that it pushes into the fiberglass and can puncture it if not careful. That, and apparently the forward edge of the plastic blade flings old wax everywhere making a big mess. I also heard that wax accumulates on the underside as well.Word. The northeast has radical temp changes.
That round shaped wax removal tool with the little handle is legit. Used it to take all my winter wax off my board when I went to Nicaragua recently. Much better than a wax comb or credit card. It should be $5 rather than $15 but it works.
Wax Fresh Wax Scraper
Ergonomic design, recycled plastic, easy-function. Give your board a birthday by cleaning off that old wax for a fresh feel and stronger hold under your feet when you re-apply.www.cleanlinesurf.com
This is the best I've found (Surfy Surfy approved): https://waxbuddy.com/
Bbq lighter fluid works like a charm. Use rubbing alcohol to remove lighter fluid residue.
Not recommended for Dark Arts.
Not recommended for Dark Arts.
Knew you were trying to sell us some sh!t.... GTFO!!!!
Sure, you got me... I trolled the erBB so that I can huckster an $8.00 wax comb that I don't make and have no affiliation with. It's a wax comb, genius; it works.Knew you were trying to sell us some sh!t.... GTFO!!!!
I know a guy who swore by it, but I've never actually seen him in the water.
It is. spamming some garbage piece of plastic AND “wax” is in your user name.
But maybe I’m wrong n you’re the other Ron- r you Ron Johnson, audio consultant?
Whatever. Believe what you want. I like technical products and materials and can share what I've found to work (or doesn't work) just like everyone else here.
And, my first post was lamenting my HATRED of surf wax, not spamming "some garbage piece of plastic".
defending yourself pretty hard . Yup you have been caught Ronald.