Surfing Waves

Are epoxy boards more slippery than poly/fiberglass? I've noticed my epoxy board requires a lot more wax than the fiberglass ones I've ridden, but maybe that's because the epoxy was new and the fiberglass old?

I've been curious. Has anyone else noticed this?

ManicDaisy.
too funny! I have both kinds of boards and think just the opposite!
billie

Molded-epoxy boards have a paint layer or top sheet that is more smooth than the sanded fiberglass layer on poly/PU boards. I find the wax peels up on the edges like fried eggs more on molded-epoxy. There are many types of epoxy/eps boards manufacturing methods. There is also gloss polish finish on poly/PU boards.
I recommend go one down in wax temperature.

Did you apply a base coat wax to your board?

waikikikichan wrote:Molded-epoxy boards have a paint layer or top sheet that is more smooth than the sanded fiberglass layer on poly/PU boards. I find the wax peels up on the edges like fried eggs more on molded-epoxy. There are many types of epoxy/eps boards manufacturing methods. There is also gloss polish finish on poly/PU boards.
I recommend go one down in wax temperature.

I find my wax goes on in chunks, but I think that's because I use Mrs. Palmers. (It's also WHY I use Mrs Palmers.) I often find that when I'm surfing I'll notice an area without wax, so I'll grab a glop of one spot and smush it to where I need it. LOL

I only have poly boards and I get bare spots like you've mentioned... and I just smear a little glob of wax as well. But I wear booties most of the time since my local break is partly rock bottomed, so I can be really lax about waxing.