Do i need a ski specific iron to wax??

[Z]

If I have an iron without holes, can i use it to wax like a ski specific one?? Turn the steam off or whatever and iron like normal? would that work

thanks for the help as im a ski tune jong

[Below Zero]

Don't buy a ski specific iron if you have any old one. You can even use an iron with holes, I do. They will justwear out quicker. One without holes is obviously better. Why would your iron have a steam function without holes - I'm confused. Anyway, just make sure you have a thermometer to measure the temperature surface for the type of wax you are using. I'll let you borrow mine if you want (you're in Denver, right?) I bought it for like $6 and only used it once.

If you need lessons, let me know. Just bring beer at 4:20!

[Rippinsick]

As long is does not have a teflon base (black) it should be fine.

[homerjay]

If the wax smokes, the iron's too hot and you'll fuck up your bases.

[glademaster]

I race and I don't use a ski specific iron, so for everyday purposes it will be fine. It is better to find one that is a "dry" iron, or one without holes in the bottom. Before that I had one with steam holes that I simply plugged up with JB Weld, which worked OK, but certainly wasn't as good as what I have now.

Just remember to keep the iron hot enough to melt the wax but not smoke it.

[Free Range Lobster]

Regular irons have too much of a temperature fluxuation.
If you're super careful you can get away with just a cheapo.

[Below Zero]

Regular irons have too much of a temperature fluxuation.
If you're super careful you can get away with just a cheapo.

Also depends on whether you are using a fluorocarbon vs. hydrocarbon wax. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't fluorocarbon waxes more suseptable to dangerous smoke if melted at the wrong temp. You don't have to worry so much about hydrocarbon waxes.

[FNG]

Also depends on whether you are using a fluorocarbon vs. hydrocarbon wax. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't fluorocarbon waxes more suseptable to dangerous smoke if melted at the wrong temp. You don't have to worry so much about hydrocarbon waxes.

You are quite correct.

[schuss]

I've been using an old iron for multiple years now. Even with the teflon on it. It flakes off onto the base, but I couldn't care any less about being 3% faster. Just put it on the lowest setting (non-steam) and you should be good.

[The Jackamo]

i use some iron from the 60s. my dad's been using it to wax skis for about 20 years. works just fine.

[NewHampie]

I use a cheap iron that cost $7 from WalMart, has holes, temp adjusts, 3 years no problem. Just don't iron clothes with the same one

[72Twenty]

I use the kind you heat up in a fire....

Actually I just use a cheap-o Sunbeam from Wal-Mart. Works great. Just don't iron the shirt you are going to wear to a job interview after waxing your skis.

[Z]

cool, thanks for all the help...

but wouldnt wax clog up all the holes, and maybe screwup the bases??

[Crinkle]

but wouldnt wax clog up all the holes, and maybe screwup the bases??

When you are done waxing, just put it hot side down on some newspaper or towel for a minute or so and all the wax runs out. I've been doing this for 2 years now, no problem.

[Buster Highmen]

When you are done waxing, just put it hot side down on some newspaper or towel for a minute or so and all the wax runs out. I've been doing this for 2 years now, no problem.

So this is how Crinkle wax off.

[Keoni]

I think any of the Transition metals should work just fine.

[FNG]

Ha, I've gotta give a to Keoni for the chem pun.

[The Jackamo]

even the lanthanoids and actinoids? think uranium would make my bases glow?

[Keoni]

even the lanthanoids and actinoids? think uranium would make my bases glow?

Uranium could make the bases a little too 80's neon IMO. I might consider going with something along the line of Pu if you're leaning towards an Actnoid

[Viva]

Uranium could make the bases a little too 80's neon IMO. I might consider going with something along the line of Pu if you're leaning towards an Actnoid

What about Aracnoids? Lord knows I have enough spiders living my basement and garage. Suppose that I mixed a few in with the wax and ironed them into the bases? Imaging how much faster my skis could be with all those legs.

[Keoni]

What about Aracnoids? Lord knows I have enough spiders living my basement and garage. Suppose that I mixed a few in with the wax and ironed them into the bases? Imaging how much faster my skis could be with all those legs.

I'll give that a try. They might match my Spyder shells and zip-T