A good surfboard needs a good wax job.
Photo: Sticky Bumps
Sticky Bumps Surf Wax has one of the best formulated surfboard wax in the industry: sticky with a pleasant smell. They have a variety of formulas for different water conditions and temperatures.
Make sure you apply Sticky Bumps Basecoat to your board before putting on wax. Their basecoat will ensure that your surf wax stays on longer and performs better.
It also allows for the correct temperature wax to stay on longer as well as makes it easier to rub on.
The Original series comes in the following temperatures:
Original Cool: 58-68F 14-19C
Original Cold: 60F and Below / 15c and below
Original Warm: 64-74F 19-28C
Original Tropical: 75F and above 24C and above
Make sure you have the correct wax based on the temperature chart above. The art of applying surf wax takes minutes to learn but a lifetime to master. Consult the Sticky Bump Pros and their Wax Tutorial.
Cost: $9 for a six pack | Where to buy: Stick Bumps
Austin Chu
Austin Chu was laid off in December 2008. He has a deep obsession with breakfast burritos and backpacks. He doesn't know why. He just drove through fifty states filming a documentary on the economy and the recession. Follow his project on www.therecessends.com
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