Where are Sticky Bumps from?
With over 50+ years as a global leader in the surf wax market, sticky bumps remains dedicated to developing and producing wax formulas that push and set new standards for performance, innovation and sustainability in surfing. We are one of the original surf accessory companies founded in encinitas, ca in 1971. Sticky bumps original tropical surf wax- 6 pack | long-lasting surfboard wax | great bump building for surfing | non-toxic, nature-safe | for surfboard surf wax. For temps 75f / 28c and above.Don’t Leave Your Wax Out in the Open Surf wax is meant to provide your board with traction so that your feet don’t slip off. This sticky quality is exactly what you want while you’re in the water, but on land, your bar of surf wax can collect all manner of debris.RSPro HexaTraction and Cork Traction are the best surf grip alternatives to wax. They provide excellent grip, are sustainable, and offer a permanent solution that will last for years.Traction pads are the most popular alternative to surf wax. Traction pads provide a solid grip, making it easier for the surfer to maintain their footing on the board. They also protect the board from damage caused by the surfer’s foot.
How to use Sticky Bumps wax remover?
Wax Remover – Gallon Citrus formulated to clean boards safely without damaging the fiberglass. Scrape all wax off first with a wax comb, then use wax remover on a cloth or paper towel to clean the deck of wax residue. You’ll also want an old credit card or similar plastic scraper, some paper towels, and a cleaning solution like coconut oil, surfboard wax remover, or mineral spirits. For environmentally conscious surfers, natural alternatives like coconut oil work just as effectively as chemical cleaners.
What are the ingredients in Sticky Bumps wax?
Our surf waxes are made from mineral waxes (non-toxic, biodegradable paraffins and microcrystalline waxes), calcium carbonate, and eco-friendly tackifiers, which include terpene (tree) resins, non-toxic scent, and non-toxic dye. All ingredients comply with TSCA/EPA/Prop 65 regulations for non-toxicity. At some point surfers had discovered they could coat their wooden longboards with a thin layer of sand-infused varnish, which increased traction but also scraped their knees, chest, feet, and thighs. In 1935 a teenage Al applied a small amount of liquid floor wax to the deck of his surfboard, and liked the results.Our surf waxes are made from mineral waxes (non-toxic, biodegradable paraffins and microcrystalline waxes), calcium carbonate, and eco-friendly tackifiers, which include terpene (tree) resins, non-toxic scent, and non-toxic dye. All ingredients comply with TSCA/EPA/Prop 65 regulations for non-toxicity.Surfboard wax (also known as surfwax) is a formulation of natural and/or synthetic wax for application to the deck of a surfboard, bodyboard, or skimboard, to keep the surfer from slipping off the board when paddling out or riding a wave.Today’s Surf Wax is a high tech version of the old candles and paraffin that was originally used on surfboards for traction starting in the 1940’s. Today’s wax is formulated to work in specific temperatures. Wax that has been made for colder water is much softer and stickier than wax made for warm water.