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[pyrotechnik]

hello, to make extra money this season, I am opening up a shop for waxing and tuning skis/snowboards.

I charge far less than stores (like GI joe's, Gart sports, etc.) that machine wax, anywhere from $2-$15 less. anyways, I made a flier (somewhat intended for people newer to waxing, so don't think that I think youre clueless about it! :) )

I don't feel comfortable giving out my address on this forum(where I am doing this ski shop), so if you're interested, contact me at chowderhead3@comcast.net

here's my flier:

SKI/SNOWBOARD WAX & TUNE!
(prices on bottom)

Why wax or tune? ALL skis and snowboards need to be waxed, and tuned. If a ski is waxed, it will slide across the snow far more easily than an un-waxed ski. Turns are much more easy to do, and you will go quicker in the snow! Tuning is a reqirement for anyone who cares about their skis or snowboard. Edges are sharpened to catch an edge, and make carving much more fluent. Bases are flattened to keep everything at tip-top shape.

Most stores have machines to do their work for them. Why not do that? 1. they use universal wax, that wears away faster then custom-temperature wax. 2. they use machines to tune, which doesn’t EVER have the precision of a human.

Prices:
Hot wax: $7(ski) $9(snowboard) Custom-temperature hot wax included.

Deluxe Wax: $9 (ski) $12(snowboard) Deluxe waxing not only gets a custom-temperature hot wax, but also gets a fluorinated wax on top of the hot wax for extra-smooth gliding and turns!

Tune-up &wax: $17 (ski OR snowboard) Edge repair/sharpening, base cleaning/minor repair/flattening, custom-temperature hot wax job included.

High Performance tune & wax: $20(ski OR snowboard) Edge repair/sharpening, base cleaning/minor repair/flattening, custom-temperature hot wax job included, with an added layer of fluorinated wax (for excellent turns and gliding!).
Please allow 2 days for your skis to be ready for pick-up.

call (253) 520-4161

please call Rob before you come to drop off or pick up your skis/snowboard.


All of these prices are $2 - $15 cheaper than the prices of sport’s stores, like GI Joe’s.

[pyrotechnik]

I almost feel like I'm breaking a forum rule here... please don't ban me or anything if I am.

[Bill]

Its cool. I am ok with stuff like this.

- Bill

[edmontonguy]

Are you sponsored by a specific wax company?
I'm not a buff on downhill waxing but what kind of Temperture range does the average person get cause it seems people don't get wax too often. For cross country waxing is key so i know alot about waxing with glides.

[pyrotechnik]

edmontonguy, on Oct 24 2004, 07:17 PM, said:

Are you sponsored by a specific wax company?
I'm not a buff on downhill waxing but what kind of Temperture range does the average person get cause it seems people don't get wax too often. For cross country waxing is key so i know alot about waxing with glides.
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i am not sponsored by any specific wax company, but the wax that I use is SWIX, and for the "deluxe" waxing i go between "one ball jay" and "SWIX F4". I use SWIX tuning equipment - iron, plastic/metal scraper, p-tex, pocket stone, file, file cleaner, and base cleaner.

[edmontonguy]

I wish i had it as easy as down hill skiiers!
Our XC team Uses Solda Wax but instead of universal we have 15 different waxes to choose from ranging from Low to high flouros.
As if it didn't get harder there are 10 or so different types of grip waxes.

Personally i like Swix waxes for my home use.