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surfingboye

NSW

2707 posts

surfingboye

NSW, 2707 posts

30 Dec 2011 8:36pm

What does everyone prefer for their surfboards, wax or deck grip??? Board will be ridden without straps.

Discuss...

AndyEliotH

QLD

356 posts

AndyEliotH

QLD, 356 posts

30 Dec 2011 7:47pm

wax for sure, easy to get more grip in the water

surfingboye

NSW

2707 posts

surfingboye

NSW, 2707 posts

30 Dec 2011 8:55pm

I have always been a wax fan, but demoed a board with a pad. I didn't mind it, but I don't think it had the grip of a fresh wax job. On the other hand, the grip was super nice on the heels and might preserve the deck a bit maybe?

ok

NSW

1089 posts

NSW, 1089 posts

30 Dec 2011 9:39pm

bit of both

Poida

1922 posts

Poida

WA, 1922 posts

30 Dec 2011 6:41pm

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Surfing/Shortboards/wax-or-full-deck-grip/

Supergus

NSW

305 posts

Supergus

NSW, 305 posts

30 Dec 2011 9:49pm

Depends what wax you use.
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I tried the wax 'Cream', it was too soft and I found it got pushed flat after about half hour and became really slippery, not impressed at all. I usually use a hard wax which stays firm with heaps of grip.
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Just put a full pad on one of my boards to see how it feels

Jr Walks

284 posts

Jr Walks

WA, 284 posts

30 Dec 2011 7:00pm

I've been using Bali brew Palmers wax gives heaps of grip but tends to wear away easily so i put a bit of cool water wax underneath it.

It all comes down to what you prefer, give both of them a go and see what suits your riding.

surfingboye

NSW

2707 posts

surfingboye

NSW, 2707 posts

30 Dec 2011 11:03pm

Case closed.

I went the wax option, a layer of the hardest wax I could find out of the surf box (it was soo filth, covered in hair and other nasties), then a layer Magma which is a warm water wax.

End result:

For lasting traction I will have a block of wax and comb in the pocket on long seshes.

richswing

724 posts

richswing

WA, 724 posts

31 Dec 2011 8:45am

Cork, works very well, downside is that is a bit heavier but does not suck Waterloo

Tony Armstrong

NSW

341 posts

Tony Armstrong

NSW, 341 posts

31 Dec 2011 12:25pm

Hey Gus, I use Cream wax and mate it's the best by far on any wax i've used in 40 years. Sounds like you are using the wrong type for the conditions. NE now for the next few days, if you not working we'll get a few sessions in. Give me a call, I've got heaps of Cream wax for the school. Tony

dave......

2119 posts

dave......

WA, 2119 posts

1 Jan 2012 9:50am

Deck grip on the back, quick humps with a softer wax on top so it lasts more than 1/2 hour. got about 1 1/2 blocks on my front seat after going shopping and leaving my board in the car

. At least the cloth is now been waterproofed

surfingboye

NSW

2707 posts

surfingboye

NSW, 2707 posts

1 Jan 2012 1:15pm

dave...... said...

Deck grip on the back, quick humps with a softer wax on top so it lasts more than 1/2 hour. got about 1 1/2 blocks on my front seat after going shopping and leaving my board in the car

. At least the cloth is now been waterproofed

Shame it wasn't on leather seats, cause you need a bit of grip as soon as you get sweaty they turn into slicks.

JayP

QLD

249 posts

JayP

QLD, 249 posts

1 Jan 2012 1:13pm

in the tropics its next to impossible to get a wax that will hold in the 30+ degree water all the different set ups i have tried all wear off in 10 min. have to go full pad.

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