{"id":2226,"date":"2023-12-28T14:34:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T14:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/?p=2226"},"modified":"2023-12-28T14:34:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T14:34:35","slug":"how-to-wax-a-foam-or-soft-top-surfboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/how-to-wax-a-foam-or-soft-top-surfboard\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Wax a Foam or Soft Top Surfboard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A foam board isn't covered in a hard material like typical non-foam boards. It's a soft-top surfboard that features a special type of foam that's resistant to water. You'll typically find this foam on the board's deck with a special sheet to protect it against moisture and dents. The bottom of such boards is typically hard and smooth to ensure an optimal wave-riding speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foam surfboards are also called foam top surfboards or foamie surfboards. Their foam attributes are unlike the hard-top boards in the sense that the latter is shaped with a foam blank that has a hard covering\u2014as stated earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Need To Wax Your Foam Surfboard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you just get your first foam or soft-top surfboard? If so, then understand that you may have to wax it before use<\/a>, depending on how good its grip is when surfing for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foam boards aren't as slippery as unwaxed hard-top boards, but they can easily get slippery when wet. You may have to apply a thin layer of wax to have a comfortable grip on the board. Thankfully, you're reading the right guide to know just how to do so with proper surfboard wax!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foam Surfboard Waxing Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may find a shiny film on the top of your brand-new foamie board after unwrapping it. This part may be very slippery, so ensure that it's washed off. Use soapy, warm water and a small damp towel for the wash. Dry the board well after rinsing so that the wax you'll apply on it will stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notes for Wax Temperature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Match the Water Temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ensure that you use the appropriate wax type for the temperature of the water you want to surf on. Using warm water wax for a board that will be ridden on cold water will harden the wax to a point where there's inadequate grip. On the other hand, cold water wax will melt easily in hot water, and you'll start having a difficult time on your board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Wax Under a Shade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Waxing shouldn't be done under the sun or in intense heat because it can soften the wax and make it unable to stick to the board properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Apply Slowly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One unspoken rule is to rub slowly so that the wax will remain cool and stick properly. Doing it fast can make the wax warm and melt a little. Soft wax won't stick well\u2014as stated earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective Wax Application Method: Cross Hatching<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make a criss-cross pattern over the board's surface with the wax bar. You can use a corner of the wax to draw diagonal lines across the board from one side to the other and then do it from the reverse side afterward. It could be from a top side to a bottom side and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It's advisable to first use your brand-new surfboard after washing it before thinking of waxing. Depending on the product, the grip may be satisfactory without the need for a wax. There's the option of putting a traction pad (deck pad or deck grip) on the deck of the board instead. You can also try wetsuit boots for a good grip on cold water instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A foam board isn't covered in a hard material like typical non-foam boards. It's a soft-top surfboard that features a special type of foam that's resistant to water. You'll typically find this foam on the board's deck with a special sheet to protect it against moisture and dents. The bottom of such boards is typically […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":2227,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2226"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2226"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2228,"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2226\/revisions\/2228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfspots.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}