bigdaddyk Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I bought some rub on wax, for the heck of it. I did a search, but didn't find anything to answer my questions. Anybody know if using this rub on wax could have a negative effect? I was wondering if putting this on and not getting all of it off could actually slow me down. It came in a deodorant type container and it has a rough pad to rub it off. I almost bought a liquid type teflon wax. Is anybody familiar with that type? I was looking for something quick to use, to hold me over between hot waxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 i really dont think that getting it all off would haev that much of an impact on your skiing. even if there was still some on, it would rub off after a day or two. i used rub-on wax once and didnt like it because it wore off more easily. i usually hot wax my skis once a week and that lasts longer and does a much better job, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Rub on stuff with last for about 500 feet. Hot wax? Maybe the whole trail. But it's the repeated waxings that make skis fast. I have 40+ waxings on my GS:11s, and they barely absorb any more wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Rub on stuff with last for about 500 feet. Hot wax? Maybe the whole trail. But it's the repeated waxings that make skis fast. I have 40+ waxings on my GS:11s, and they barely absorb any more wax  I used a dark black super hard molybendenum on Nipples skis last night due to the slow new man made snow. (He didn't have to pole and skate after I put it on to get speed on his in-run) He made 4 runs and it mostly appears to NOT wear off.. Certain waxes are made for certain conditions and stay well put. Now - that 40 gram block was $30 on normally costs about $60 (i bought it in the summer).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 yea rub on waxes only last about to the point were your on the lift. do what i do in the summer buy like 8 bricks of wax (the 120gm stuff) and use all of it durring the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimom Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I heard that the rub ons that you apply at room temp before you go out are supposed to last for the ski session - some of the swix rub ons. The real top coat fluoro stuff lasts about 4 turns. Pops, aren't moleb's good for hard crystals - like new snow and dry cold temps? What's better, graphite or moleb? And, which is better for what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaldon Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 you realy dont need to worry about geting the wax off if you tried hard enough you could probably take the rubbe on stuff off just by stairing at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizilla Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 I brought that blue liquid rub on wax that you can buy at the ski shop in the base lodge at Camelback. (Swix I think) It works really well for a few runs but then wears off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted March 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Well, I've been using rub on wax, by boardside down, for over a month now. I put it on every night before I plan on going skiing. It seems to be working ok. I don't buff it or cork it, I let the mountain do that part. I just crayon it on reallly good. I've noticed a difference since using it CONSTANTLY...the bases of my skis even appear to be "healthier" looking. I just thought I'd post this observation. Although, I still periodically get my skis hot waxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 rub on wax (aside from pure fluoro etc for one race run) is the placebo effect at its finest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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