As a general rule you should never skimboard without wax or grips on the top of your board. Without wax the top of your skimboard will be extremely slippery which will cause your feet to slide off your board and could lead to injury. Grip pads work just like wax in that they stop your feet from slipping.
How do you wax a skim board?
- Clean the Surface of the Board. If you have old wax on your board, the first thing you need to do is clean it off.
- Apply the First Coat of Wax. Start with a Tropical Surfboard Wax.
- Apply the Top Coat.
- Apply Temperature Rated Skimboard Wax.
- Keep Reapplying As You're Skimboarding.
Can you use candle wax on a skimboard?
It's not recommended to use candle wax on a skimboard, it's much too hard and is slipperier than commonly available surf wax. Old surfers used to use candle wax on their boards before surf wax was readily available and they had to rub sand into the wax the create grip.
How often do you wax a skimboard?
As a general rule you should re-wax your skimboard every 3-6 months with the changing water temperatures. If the wax clumps become too lumpy under your feet (1/2-1/2 inch), if the wax melts and resets, turns yellow or fills up with sand then it's also time to re-wax your skimboard.
Should you wax the bottom of your skimboard?
You don't NEED wax on the bottom of your skimboard. The right wax may speed you up a little but it isn't needed to get started in skimboarding and offers such little improvements a new skimboarder wouldn't notice the difference.
How do you maintain a skimboard?
Never leave the board in a hot, enclosed vehicle or prolonged exposure to extreme heat source. When you're not riding keep your board in a skimboard bag, in the shade, or under a towel. Any dings, cracks, or damages to the fiberglass must be repaired immediately with polyester resin and fiberglass.
Can you put wax on a skimboard?
Apply Temperature Rated Skimboard Wax Use cold water wax or warm water wax accordingly. Apply the skimboard wax in a circular motion to have small bumps of wax throughout the board.18 Feb 2021