Snowboard tuning & Snowboarding gear

Snowboard wax and ideal snowboard tuning

As snowboarding is considered an extreme action sport, your snowboard will occasionally undergo substantial wear. When racing down the slopes, gravel, sand, and solid ice can cause scratches, and during crashes, the board often suffers significant impacts. To reduce the damage and extend your snowboard's lifespan, consider exploring the items in this category, where you’ll find various sorts of snowboard wax and other related gear.

A snowboard of high quality can be quite an investment, making it worthwhile to dedicate time and resources to its tuning and maintenance for long-term value.

The way you care for your snowboard will be influenced by your riding style. Initially, it’s important to select wax that complements your preference. This also applies to the angle settings of the edges, where you should have the snowboard edging tools set to match your style. Hard carvers should opt for 90 degrees, while those favouring rail riding or worried about catching edges should consider 87 - 88 degrees.

Even a new board could benefit from snowboard tuning

Brand-new snowboards typically feature edges set at 90 degrees all around, potentially resulting in unpleasant nose and tail catches. To prevent this, it’s advisable to gently file the nose and tail to soften those sharp angles slightly. At the same time, providing your new board with a waxing is recommended. After all – it certainly won’t do any harm.