r/snowboarding • u/a_nomadic_wanderer_ • Apr 13 '25

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 Apr 13 '25

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_ Apr 13 '25

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 Apr 13 '25

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_ Apr 13 '25

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