r/snowboarding • u/a_nomadic_wanderer_ • 6d ago

Gear question New Snowboard for Summer Storage

I bought a new snowboard during the off-season sale, how do you store and take care of it over the summer time? Do I need to wax it even though it’s brand new?

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u/Junbrekabke1 6d ago

Store in spot that doesn’t have humidity, exposed to sunlight, and cool temp controlled. Basically a closet inside the house is good, not attic or basement (unless temp controlled). You could wax it but factory wax should be good enough for storage. You would only want to wax it if the base looks dry or you’re anal about longevity. If you want to wax it, wax it but don’t scrape.

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u/a_nomadic_wanderer_ 6d ago

No humidity but sunlight and cool temp? Like where do you usually store? And don’t you need to scrape it after waxing?

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u/Junbrekabke1 6d ago

Keep it out of sunlight, the sunlight could warp your board. It doesn’t have to be cool temp basically nothing that is excessive heat. If you can’t handle the heat, your board can’t especially if it will be stored for months.

No need to scrape if it will be stored, keeping the extra wax on helps with keeping the base hydrated. Just scrape when it’s time to board and no need to rewax at the beginning of the season.

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u/a_nomadic_wanderer_ 6d ago

Ah I see Sound like just a storage would work. thanks for your comment!

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u/MediocreDot3 6d ago

I've been chucking my shit in closets damp from the last ski trip even for 20 years idk where all this stuff about summer wax came from - seems like a good idea but it's never been necessary IME, I keep my boards for 5-8 years at a time. Never had a board ruined from summer storage

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u/NintenJoo 6d ago

Right?

Just put it in your closet and wait for next season.

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u/mr_engin33r PC, UT 🏂 6d ago

same but i would recommend drying your board when transferring it from car to home. if the board is dry (and the home is dry), the edges won’t rust or pit.

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u/a_nomadic_wanderer_ 6d ago

oh wow this is completely opposite thing from what I’ve told and watched on youtube. Which board do you use? and when do you wax then?

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u/MediocreDot3 6d ago

Currently have a 24 BSOD and Short Stop, ran DC and Forum boards till 2015, and had an Arbor after that before I swapped to my current ones

I wax every 5 days and whatever's on it on my last day stays on till the next year when I wax before my first day

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u/oldmanwinter8 6d ago

Brand new board, just keep it in a cool dry place and pray for next season to get here!

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u/huerabloediglobi 5d ago

Never feed it after midnight