I'd make some kind of track sled to mount it on few inches above the ski. keep it moving without holding it. I wax a couple of times a week, so would be worth it.
For years I have been rubbing wax on and then melt it with a heat gun. You can do it indoors at home or in a hotel room because there is no mess. No scraping required and very little wax used. I don’t see how a heavy infrared device is any better let alone that it costs $250 whereas you can get a heat gun for $25-35. Works like a charm.
@ my heat gun has two settings. I run it at the high setting. You will quickly figure out what works best. Needs to be hot enough to turn the wax liquid as you keep moving down the ski. There isn’t any risk of burning the base as you keep moving when you see the wax turning liquid. Hot works well. The heat is easily regulated by the distance between gun and base. You’ll see quickly how close you need to get to melt the wax I use the gun almost like a paint brush. As I walk the gun down the ski I move my hand back and forth as if I were “painting” the base glossy wet.
And, I’m guessing the heat gun isn’t as heavy as the IR waxer… 2-3 pairs of skis in a row wasn’t a problem, but beyond that I felt a little fatigue in my arms.
if the IR waxer simply heats up the base so you can rub the wax in, couldn't you use a wax iron to heat up the base and rub the wax in? I've always used an iron/wax/drip because that's how I was taught but now I'm wondering why a heat/rub method wouldn't work for both?
I think with an iron you may end up overheating a part of the base, since bases are seldom as flat as irons ( so the iron only hits the base in high spots ). Maybe if you had a heat resistant towel of some kind in between to even it out. I’ve been using a hot air gun to ”pre-warm” the base (not a very warm garage) but then apply the wax the normal way with an iron.
I've been getting into rub then iron with maybe a tiny drip down the middle if needed. I keep the skis in the mud room to get as warm as they can before. Helping to eliminate wax waste so far.
@@isaacbull8653 Yes, that’s them. They’re great for not being a permanent install. Very easy to move around and store: mountainflow.com/collections/eco-wax/products/happynorwegian-tuning-stand
I’m thinking the same thing but I know little on the engineering behind IR. Are there variables in the IR unit that mountain flow tuned specifically for waxing or is it pretty basic ?
A quick search for "IR Curing Lamp" shows Home Depot sells them for 68 dollars. A youtube vid called Advanced Topic IR Waxing on the Ski Fast Wax channel appears to show one of them in use.
@@CameronMartindell just got around to trying it out this weekend, worked like a charm. As I do it more often with this method it should be easier. But even for first time, I had minimal scraping needed.
+1 for the cat meow at the end
I'd make some kind of track sled to mount it on few inches above the ski. keep it moving without holding it. I wax a couple of times a week, so would be worth it.
Yup, that's what the ski shops have. It's incredibly convenient.
For years I have been rubbing wax on and then melt it with a heat gun. You can do it indoors at home or in a hotel room because there is no mess. No scraping required and very little wax used. I don’t see how a heavy infrared device is any better let alone that it costs $250 whereas you can get a heat gun for $25-35. Works like a charm.
Gonna have to try this next time. But looks like I wont be using an iron anymore, way to much wasted wax and unnecessary scraping
what temp are you running your heat gun at?
@ my heat gun has two settings. I run it at the high setting. You will quickly figure out what works best. Needs to be hot enough to turn the wax liquid as you keep moving down the ski. There isn’t any risk of burning the base as you keep moving when you see the wax turning liquid. Hot works well. The heat is easily regulated by the distance between gun and base. You’ll see quickly how close you need to get to melt the wax I use the gun almost like a paint brush. As I walk the gun down the ski I move my hand back and forth as if I were “painting” the base glossy wet.
And, I’m guessing the heat gun isn’t as heavy as the IR waxer… 2-3 pairs of skis in a row wasn’t a problem, but beyond that I felt a little fatigue in my arms.
@ they weigh nothing. Like a blow dryer. That’s another reason why it’s easy to bring on trips.
if the IR waxer simply heats up the base so you can rub the wax in, couldn't you use a wax iron to heat up the base and rub the wax in? I've always used an iron/wax/drip because that's how I was taught but now I'm wondering why a heat/rub method wouldn't work for both?
Sounds like it’s worth a try!
I think with an iron you may end up overheating a part of the base, since bases are seldom as flat as irons ( so the iron only hits the base in high spots ). Maybe if you had a heat resistant towel of some kind in between to even it out. I’ve been using a hot air gun to ”pre-warm” the base (not a very warm garage) but then apply the wax the normal way with an iron.
@@avlehtineA heat gun (like the kind used on heat shrink) is an interesting idea.
I've been getting into rub then iron with maybe a tiny drip down the middle if needed. I keep the skis in the mud room to get as warm as they can before. Helping to eliminate wax waste so far.
Hi Cameron, this looks like a great iron and review, however, I am also interested in your ski holder. May I ask what they are and where you got them?
Hi! Do you mean the skis behind me in this video? They are just leaning against the wall-no holder at all. Thanks for watching!
@@CameronMartindell I think he means your ski holder on the table - the orange ones. I'm also curious!
Upon further review - they appear to be the Happy Norwegian stands
@@isaacbull8653 Yes, that’s them. They’re great for not being a permanent install. Very easy to move around and store: mountainflow.com/collections/eco-wax/products/happynorwegian-tuning-stand
Do you need to wear a respirator when you use the IR waxer?
Nope, during regular use I did not get any fuming - the only smoke came from the burn test. Thanks!
What about for snowboards?
Yup, works the same.
Nobody likes those.
250 for that light is a huge ripoff. Look up IR curing lamps, you can buy an light 3x the size of that on a stand for less than half that price
Let me know if you end up doing that and how it works-really curious to know. Thanks!
I’m thinking the same thing but I know little on the engineering behind IR. Are there variables in the IR unit that mountain flow tuned specifically for waxing or is it pretty basic ?
A quick search for "IR Curing Lamp" shows Home Depot sells them for 68 dollars. A youtube vid called Advanced Topic IR Waxing on the Ski Fast Wax channel appears to show one of them in use.
@@CameronMartindell just got around to trying it out this weekend, worked like a charm. As I do it more often with this method it should be easier. But even for first time, I had minimal scraping needed.
@@_md______ nicely done! What was your total spend and do you like the ergonomics of the unit you got?