Factory Wax

so i got my skunk ape as many of you know, should i ride the first day with the factory wax or should i wax it myself, probably only going down about 20-30 times so let me know what you think so i can get it done before the first day, thanks

ride it then wax it.  I rode my TRS without waxing and it was fine with the factory wax.

No problem on the search.    You can definitely ride the factory wax and it isn't going to hamper the boards long term performance.  I personally wax my boards before I ride them.  Like I said I didn't with the vapor due to moving and what not and I regretted it.  

Nah man it doesn't matter what brand wax you use.  

The difference between the factory wax and a good hot wax yourself is speed and major glide.

It is definitely better to wax it before you ride it.  Doing a hot wax job before you ride the board will allow the board to perform to its potential so that you are absolutely stoked with your board.

Originally posted by CraigD Definitely wax it. Even though I love Mervin, their factory wax sucks compared to other options out there. If you want to ship me your skunk ape I will wax it (ride it) and (probably not) ship it back.

At least you are honest. 

Originally posted by Phatman Waxing your board (as long as you do it properly) will NEVER hurt your board.

I would wax it for sure since its a lib. there factory wax job is pretty horrible from my experiences.. 

Originally posted by BRUIZZA First use the search function.

That was the first thing that came to my mind when I read the thread topic =P

I'd wax it because it's probably been in the shop for awhile with its base exposed to air and all (especially if you've just bought a board from the previous year model, but looks like you bought this year's model.)  Usually I leave my board hot waxed and un-scrapped over the summer (in storage), but obviously they don't come like this out of the factory.

Most hot waxes are pretty good... Just stay away from the Dakine stuff, it's horrible.

Wax for sure.  Even beyond just its longevity, factory wax is cheapo stuff that's there so bases don't dry out on the showroom floor.  It's not meant for performance.  First time I took out my old Salomon Special was on factory wax and the whole day it felt sluggish (mid-winter, so slush and that sort of thing wasn't a factor).  Waxed it up for ride no. 2, similar conditions, and that thing flew.

Originally posted by JMichaels   <FONT face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=5>WAX ON!

HAHA. Wax on...but DON'T wax off!