If
you are renting your equipment from a snowboard shop in Vancouver,
expect it to be maintained already. This is one of the advantages of
renting from a snowboard
shop in Vancouver
such as The Destination. However, if you have your own snowboard, you
would have to do the waxing yourself.
Snowboards
with extruded bases do not require waxing, which is good if you are a
beginner who want to skip this part while still learning the basics
of snowboarding. It’s virtually maintenance-free. But if you have a
snowboard with a sintered base, waxing is crucial.
Never
leave your snowboard with a sintered base unwaxed all throughout the
summer season because this can lead to deterioration. Sintered bases
lose their speed and efficiency on flats when not waxed regularly. It
also tends to grate on the snow, thereby producing loud sound. The
base do not glide well on the snow.
Always
wax it before the start of the winter season. Don’t let three weeks
go by without waxing your base either, especially if you are an avid
snowboarder. If you have the time, wax it every after riding. If you
think this is too much, you can always wax it every after 2 whole day
riding sessions. It really depends on the kind of performance you
want from your snowboard.
You
can always pay someone to wax your snowboard for you. There are shops
that accept waxing services. You can drop by your snowboard and pick
it up when you’re ready to use it. It’s a very convenient set-up
that is available for those who are always on the go.
