The Complete Handbook of Ski & Snowboard Wax
A practical reference for professionals, businesses, and serious enthusiasts: choosing, applying, maintaining, and profiting from ski and snowboard wax
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
From base prep to race-day glide: the complete, no-hype reference on ski and snowboard wax.
About this book
Ski and snowboard wax is a simple product with a complex job: it must protect a material that is only a few millimeters wide and a few meters long, while supporting hundreds of kilograms of force across a temperature range that can swing by 40 degrees. The Complete Handbook of Ski & Snowboard Wax gives you the working knowledge to choose and apply the right wax for any condition, without the marketing hype.
Reader Reviews
Donna Wright
★★★★★I got this thinking it would be a comprehensive reference, and it is, but I have to say it feels a bit more geared toward running a full shop than just waxing my own boards. The chapter on business opportunities was interesting but not relevant for me. Still, the first few chapters really cleared up how temperature ranges actually work on the mountain, and the troubleshooting section saved me a solid afternoon of frustration with a pair of old skis. It's a solid book, just skip the business section if you're a hobbyist like me.
Angela Wilson
★★★★★I've been waxing skis for my family and a few friends for years, and I thought I knew it all. This book proved me wrong in the best way. The explanation of why and when to use graphite wax finally made sense to me, and the step-by-step on hot waxing with a focus on temperature and color change was more precise than anything I've seen on forums or from manufacturers. The business chapter actually gave me the confidence to start charging my neighbors for the service, and the setup tips are worth the price alone. Highly recommend to anyone who takes their glide seriously.