How to wax a rail???

skithemidwest · 2010-02-12 14:31:27

I was surprised to look on the searchbar and find there aren't any threads over this. How do you wax an urban rail? What kind of wax? I've heard that candle wax works is that true? And do you have to heat the rail?

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Feb 12 2010 2:51PM

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yeah heat the rail up. You HAVE to heat it. you gotta get a torch. Or a hairdryer will work. Get crisco for waxing. even in cold temperatures it stays greasy. Slather that shit everywhere. Also, spraypaint stencil the name of your crew everywhere. Especially on the back of the giant booter you build onto the rail. Never slide wood or concrete. Aluminum works the best. Good Luck.

Feb 12 2010 2:54PM

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omIV

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so true. I cant tell you how many times I've caught an edge on steel.

Feb 12 2010 3:10PM

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skithemidwest

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does candle wax work?

Feb 12 2010 3:11PM

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omIV

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Yes. Take video and post it after.

Feb 12 2010 3:13PM

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skithemidwest

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ok so it doesn't work? why can't anybody just give a straight answer for once

Feb 12 2010 3:17PM

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omIV

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because it was a stupid question. think about it...if you're sliding down a rail covered with something that's mold-able and friction-y, don't you think you're going to a) slide slowly and b) catch a fucking edge?

and who waxes rails?

Feb 12 2010 3:21PM

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If it's a skate rail, don't use it.

Make a PVC rail. Don't wax.

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Feb 12 2010 3:25PM

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skithemidwest

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well considering the fact that urban rails aren't made out of wax, how do you prepare one to ride?

Feb 12 2010 3:42PM

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its like any other rail youve hit. just get on and youll go. unless you suck ass

Feb 12 2010 3:45PM

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I saw people waxing an urban rail with candle wax in a ski movie. Forget which one though.

Feb 12 2010 3:47PM

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FreeskierRocco.

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No rails are made out of wax...

Feb 12 2010 3:48PM

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omIV

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you dont

Feb 12 2010 4:13PM

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.peter

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... why would you wax a rail?

You might wax a ledge or buff a rail(you don't really need to usually)

but if you're waxing a ledge go buy some skateboard wax and rub it on.

Feb 12 2010 8:35PM

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you never need to wax a rail, doesn't hurt to rub snow on it so it's wet though.

Feb 12 2010 8:51PM

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park guys at my mountain always tell us how a rail works so much better know that they greased it, so yes, people wax rails

Feb 12 2010 8:52PM

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J-Evs

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spray pam on it

works wonders

Feb 12 2010 8:52PM

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1. Apply wax
2. Slide rail
3. ????
4. Profit

Feb 12 2010 8:53PM

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i have a buddy who rides bmx and he waxes his rails. and as for skiing, i don't see how it could hurt, but it probably doesn't matter too much in the big picture. i might try it next time i go out and do urban. My friend just uses frozen candle wax and rubs it on, i'd probably try the same thing if i ever did it.

Feb 12 2010 9:00PM

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Dustin.

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I'm pretty sure that people get paid minimum wage to wax things, and you can't figure this out...

Feb 12 2010 9:03PM

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KennyC

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traveling circus in the old season shows him waxing this sketchy kink in the opening song type thing with a candle.

Feb 12 2010 9:16PM

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+k for making me laugh.

Feb 12 2010 9:17PM

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chardi

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your skis have wax on the bottom of them... so... your all set

Feb 12 2010 9:32PM

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omIV

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no, they don't. having wax on the bottom of your skis slows you down. having wax IN your bases (ie if you scrape and brush) makes you fast.

Feb 12 2010 9:37PM

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I work for park and pipe and you definitely dont wax rails- They are metal people- once the fresh paint wears off it should be good to go- for urban its just fuck it and huck it

Feb 12 2010 9:44PM

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I always wax urban just cus i've had bad experiences with catching on sticky spots. I just use normal skate wax or my dad is a dental technician and has these sheets of pink wax that works great... i just rub it on that thing and hope for the best. hope this helps though

Feb 13 2010 12:02AM

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skithemidwest

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wow i meant pvc

Feb 13 2010 1:22AM

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skithemidwest

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wow i meant urban rails aren't made out of pvc, not wax

Feb 13 2010 1:23AM

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So is mine. Cool.

Feb 13 2010 5:14PM

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Alright, here is the deal. If the rail is extremely rusted you may want to take some sand paper heavy grit to take off paint chips or excess rust. Then really any wax works, even hard ski wax works well. However, like most people have stated you usually don't wax every rail you do, however, sometimes there are some really shitty surfaces.

Feb 13 2010 5:39PM

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haha will u marry me

Feb 13 2010 6:19PM

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Heart

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Well, everyone is saying don't wax rails, but at my park, if the rails don't have wax, sliding is super slow, and you make a horrible grinding noise, like your bases are getting trashed. I personally bring a small brick of skate wax with me so I can wax any sticky rails I come across.

Feb 16 2010 4:17PM

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heFF

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is this a joke?

Feb 16 2010 4:21PM

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skodeo7

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Maybe there is no threads on the subject because its painfully obvious.

Feb 16 2010 4:35PM

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n8myton

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I use candle wax on my metal rail.
Makes it slide a bit nicer since it's rather beat up.
Not necessary, but helps (mostly mentally)

Feb 16 2010 6:25PM

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FerrisBueller

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what i use is i poop in the snow then wait till its sorta cold then take your hands making balls of poop, then sliding them up and down the rail until it gets nice an slippery, you also might want to lick it to test if its slippery enough.

Feb 16 2010 6:30PM

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Ok, here's what you wanna do: Get some unicorn hair, a midget, 3 drops of your grandmas pee, a lightbulb, some fulltilts, and å nail. Pur that shit in a pot, and boil the mix on a fire made of the remains of chads gap. Let it boil for a little while, rub it all Over yourself, your skis and the rail. It'll slide like heaven

Feb 16 2010 6:58PM

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blackoutbill

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First get some of this

then put a small amount on your hands and start rubbing up and down on your...

...Oh wait you mean a hand rail

Feb 16 2010 7:04PM

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STOPPP!!11 YOU'RE HURTING HIS FEELINGS!!11!

Feb 16 2010 7:08PM

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yeah heat that bad boy up

Feb 16 2010 7:12PM

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Connor getting murderized !!

Feb 16 2010 7:15PM

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lol

Feb 16 2010 7:23PM

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When I prep my rails in the fall I usually sand/grind the rust off, give them a spray paint job, and rub candle wax on them, but I buff it in with a rag until it's shiny. That shit slides like it's no ones job. As for an urban maybe just a quick sand (depending on condition of the rail, you may not have to) and candle wax. You don't really need to wax at all, but it helps for sure. Good luck!

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