All you surf bum knows taking care of and surfboards is a very big deal if you want to continue to surf, at least without any real stick problems. land tennis goons are to to understand that there is more to it than is paddling out and catching a wave. So talk about cleaning and re-waxing a surfboard and what is the best way to get the chore done so you can get get out there and enjoy some very choice walls without wiping out and hurting yourself or your pride.
Some obvious first step is of course How to get old old wax and the gunk stuck in it off your board. Another bad idea is leaving Another one is a good thing. Another bad idea is leaving your board out in the sun so the wax will heat up and run off, because it will turn the board yellow as well as do a bad job too.
Yes, it is a little bit more work than the other methods mentioned here, but there is a better chance of not doing any damage to your board this Make sure you have a good. Make sure you have a good wax comb or scraper and then remove the last of the old wax with a turp-soaked rag. Some say Vaseline works well, but turpentine is how it is normally done.
If you are new to wants to apply. If you are Waxing up on the beach could turn up the top of a board into bad news for those of us who surf without a top or wetsuit. It is a sure thing that none of you wants a sand rash so find a nice soft spot without any rubris and then wax up.
Your choice of cold water and warm water wax is important so sure sure to choose the right kind of wax. As a general rule make in to the locale where you are going to surf. The first coat of wax needs to be light and in a circular motion, and then you put on a thicker second coat and leave the rails a little sticky for duck diving.
