Snowboard maintenance kit
That your snowboard needs maintenance is sometimes forgotten. A pity, in our opinion. A well-maintained snowboard glides many times better and feels nicer. You have more grip on hard-packed runs and you keep gliding longer on less steep sections. No idea how best to maintain your snowboard? We at Sideways are happy to help. We have a nice and extensive collection of materials for snowboard maintenance. Check out our maintenance kit!
Maintain a snowboard by waxing
Most have their snowboard waxed once a year. Is that sufficient maintenance for your snowboard? That depends on a number of factors. From the friction of your snowboard on the snow a thin layer of water is created. This water must be drained if you want to glide. Wax speeds up the water drainage. If you're going on a week-long winter trip and the snow is wet because of high temperatures, the snowboard will lose its wax faster than when it's freezing cold. In most shops skis and snowboards are waxed mechanically. Fine in itself. However, not enough wax gets into your base that way. We therefore advise waxing your snowboard or ski with hotwax which you apply with an iron.
When and how often should you perform snowboard maintenance?
Snowboard maintenance is essential to extend the lifespan of your snowboard and to maintain optimal performance on the slopes. It is advisable to maintain your snowboard regularly, especially if you snowboard often or after an intensive winter sports holiday.
The ideal moment to carry out maintenance on your snowboard is at the end of the winter season. At that time you can thoroughly clean, wax and repair any small damages to your snowboard. This ensures your snowboard is stored properly and ready for the next season.
Besides the end of the season, it is also recommended to maintain your snowboard after every 5 to 10 days of intensive use on the slopes. During snowboarding the base and edges can wear and dirt and excess wax can build up. By performing maintenance regularly, you retain the optimal performance and grip of your snowboard.
Snowboard maintenance accessories for sharpening
Also sharpening your snowboard regularly falls under maintenance of your board. How often you need to sharpen depends on a number of factors. When the slopes are very icy it is logical that the steel edge becomes dull and less sharp faster. Are the snow conditions poor and do stones come through the snow? Then you will quickly get burrs on the steel edge.
When you start sharpening yourself you need a number of tools such as files and deburring stones. Take a look, for example, at a Holmenkol Semi Edger and a Holmenkol Edge Trick. Are you looking for a complete set? Then a Holmenkol sharpening kit is a good option.
Snowboard maintenance: do it yourself or have it done?
Whether you want to do the snowboard maintenance yourself or have it done depends on your experience, skills and personal preference. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages.
If you are handy and already have experience maintaining snowboards, you can choose to do the maintenance yourself. This gives you the opportunity to maintain your snowboard regularly and at your own pace. It is a learning experience and you can save money on maintenance costs. There are many online resources and tutorials available to help you learn the correct techniques for cleaning, waxing and sharpening your snowboard.
On the other hand, if you are not familiar with snowboard maintenance or if you do not feel comfortable tinkering with your snowboard yourself, you can have the maintenance done by a professional winter sports specialist. They have the right knowledge, skills and tools to maintain your snowboard thoroughly. Although having the maintenance done incurs costs, you can trust that your snowboard is in good hands and that it will be professionally maintained.
Buy Snowboard maintenance items at Snowboards APP
Order your materials for snowboard maintenance easily and quickly at Snowboards APP. Want to start maintaining your snowboard yourself and need tips or explanations? Then visit our snowboard shop. We are happy to help you get started and teach you the basics of maintaining your snowboard.
