Surfwax
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- For the company called Surfwax, see Surfwax, Inc.
Surfwax or more commonly surfboard wax is a formulation of natural and synthetic wax for application to the deck of a surfboard, bodyboard, or skimboard, to keep you from slipping off your board when paddling out or riding a wave.
Surfwax is generally composed of a mixture of paraffin and beeswax, often with exotic scents like coconut. Many different commercial brands and varieties of surfwax at may be found at a surf shop, optimized for different climates and water temperatures.
It is usual for surfwax brands to carry a somewhat risque names such as Granny's Sex Wax, Mr. Zog's Sex Wax, and Sticky bumps.
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Applying
Surfwax is applied to the board by rubbing the wax on in a circular motion. For best results wax is usually refrigerated before applying. The bar of wax can also be dipped into a container of hot water to semi-melt the wax and then applied to the surface of the board.
Removal
Removing the wax can be time consuming. A plastic scraper can be used to remove the wax in large chunks. To facilitate, a surfboard can be laid out in the sun for a while to soften the wax, or a blowdryer can be used to melt certain areas prior to removal.
Maintaining
A special comb is used to maintain the grip of the wax. Usually, the comb is used to engrave criss-cut valleys into the wax to create a tackier surface.
