New Surf Wax Formula's

[PeepeelaPew]

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sarsaparilla and do I have to ask again

[steve shearer]

Hey guys,

I have just finished a new formula Cold, Warm and Tropical Wax..

No offence mate, but seeing as this is a public forum I have to ask.
Why?
Isn't the currently available wax perfectly suited to the job of maintaining traction on a surfboard.
Seems to me you'd have an easier time selling a new brand of air....."hey try this new kind of air...works perfectly "
"ahhh no thanks breathing fine already".
I'm on expert on commerce but I always wonder when I see people launch a new product in a crowded marketplace.
Are you particularly passionate about wax?
Please don't take offence, just wonderin'.
Steve

[LONGINUS]

Hey guys,

I have just finished a new formula Cold, Warm and Tropical Wax..

No offence mate, but seeing as this is a public forum I have to ask.
Why?
Isn't the currently available wax perfectly suited to the job of maintaining traction on a surfboard.
Seems to me you'd have an easier time selling a new brand of air....."hey try this new kind of air...works perfectly "
"ahhh no thanks breathing fine already".
I'm on expert on commerce but I always wonder when I see people launch a new product in a crowded marketplace.
Are you particularly passionate about wax?
Please don't take offence, just wonderin'.
Steve

No probs at all Steve. I happened to stumble across a meeting with a Russian chemist who was also a molecular physicist and had him review what was as you say, 'a product that was working fine' from a completely different angle. He is not a surfer and had no awareness of existing surf wax. My brief to him was - develop a petrochemical wax made entirely of naturallly occuring products that will grip human flesh to fibreglass as efficiently as possible in varying temperatures. He developed a POLAR surf wax that is not in release yet that is for use in near freezing temperatures. In order for it to maintain grip and standard wax characteristics at such temperatures it is liquid at room temperature. I have his prototype formula sitting in my office in a jar. That really impressed me, getting someone to look at a product from a completely different angle.

I hear what you are saying though, I think it would be a very big call to go into business at the moment with an idea of making a living just selling wax. Having surf wax as a product in a suite of products mitigates the risk a whole lot more though which is what we have done.

Let me know if you want to try some out

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give it a coca leaf smell

[steve shearer]

Would love to try it out.
I've got a sweet 6'5" Mitchell Rae flextail that is just about ready to be re-waxed in preparation for some real waves.
Can't seem to make the pm thing work.
Thanks for the considered response.
Steve

[LONGINUS]

Just PMed you mate, let me know if you have any hassles

[LONGINUS]

Cheers Iggy,

That great feedback. Because the formula is designed to adhere to either fibreglass or itself it would definetly require a light comb when applied onto existing wax. What you should see though is that it will maintain that 'fresh coat of wax' stickiness for quite a while, all you will really need to do is comb it and top it up every now and then. It hopefully means that you can get away with a lot less wax on a clean board and not end up with useless residue. Did you find the comb that came with it useful for the task and the right size or a little small?

[Spoon]

Just got back from the Goldy and the wax worked a treat although it does tend to also stick to your boardies a bit more than some of the other brands.

[PeepeelaPew]

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My brief to him was - develop a petrochemical wax made entirely of naturallly occuring products...

Longi, ummm, am I reading this correctly?

What is it... petrochemical or natural? Or are petrochemicals considered natural?

[slowy]

Longy,
For some reason I cannot PM!! Ggrrrrrrr!!! So thought I would contact you through here. Sorry for the terribly late reply mate, I got sent a "surfing atlas" shirt from you ages ago.
Anyway the shirt I received was a charcoal/black shirt with blue/white print.
Firstly the colour was great..love it and the print was great as well not too overpowering but just enough to break up the shirt and state the product. Was just like something I would purchase for myself.
The fabric was good, comfortable and never creased up when left in a washing pile.
The size was a good snug fit but personally a little too small for me, a large would have been better. But that's not an issue with the shirt just ordering from the internet. Saying that i still wear it.

So all in all a good product that has been positively commented on by mates.
Cheers
PS and of that warm water wax left??