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Reasons to Wax: Base Construction
In order to understand proper ski or snow board waxing techniques, it is important to understand the composition of the base. High density polyethylene is a widely used polymer, typically referred to...
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From Pine Tar to Advanced Chemical Additives
Pine Tar Waxes Going way back to the late 1600’s, Scandinavians discovered the need to condition their wooden skis. At that time, the main reason to condition or wax the skis was to prevent the wood...
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Preparing for the Season
The leaves are changing, the air is cooling off, and girls are switching from shorts to yoga pants, but most importantly, snow is on its way. With the snow comes the most important time of the year,...
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Preparing for the Snowboard Season
With the first snowfall in many places around the country, a lot of people are getting really excited to break out their snowboards and head to the mountains. A lot of people who snowboard will bring...
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Wax Technology
It is always good to start with the basics. Skis or snow boards do not ride on snow! They ride on water. As a ski slides over snow, friction melts a thin layer of the snow, turning it into water over...
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Rocker Skis and Boards
As early as 2003, rocker skis and boards were introduced to the ski world. However, this technology is nothing new, as water skis and wake boards have taken advantage of the rocker design for many...
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