Burton Hot Stick Iron Snowboard Tuning Tools

The Burton Hot Stick is a good iron. Really when it comes down to it any iron can be used for snowboard waxing. But having a dedicated iron just for waxing your snowboard is the right way to go. This iron cost $48, which might seem expensive at first but when you think about how much it costs to have your snowboard waxed at a tune shop, you realize that it pays for itself by its third use. 

DAKINE Adjustable Tuning Iron Snowboard Tuning Tools

The Dakine snowboard tuning iron is good also. I like it because it is slightly more compact, which makes it easier to travel with. This iron costs $35. Super cheap when you consider that $35 would get you like two waxes at a tune shop, plus you will probably do a better job at waxing than they will. 

One Ball Jay 4WD Spring

This is a must have package. You get all the different wax's all in one deal, real cheap too like $8. If you want to be able to fast in any temperature, you need these snowboard waxes. The only downside is that they are a little small, so you definitely don't want to go crazy with your wax job because you will end up wasting a lot of it. Just take your time and apply as much as need. It is better to add a little more if you need to than to waste. But since it is so cheap you can always buy more or just buy two the first time if you plan on doing a lot of riding or have a big family. Check out some of the other waxes below, because they are of larger quantity and would be nice to have this set of waxes along with the Red wax below, which is good for new snowboards and temperatures that range from 25-35 degrees, plus the Ladyfinger below because it is an all-temperature wax. 

One Ball Jay 4WD Pucks - Warm

Red snowboard wax is used for waxing new snowboards and for temperatures that are around 35-25 degrees, give or take a few degrees. This is a great wax to have around because many times the temperatures are perfect for using this wax. I like using this wax because first of all it is only $5, and they give you more wax then most other waxes available. To be fully prepared it is recommended that you have this wax on hand.

One Ball Jay Lady Finger All Temp

This is an all-temperature snowboard wax. This means that it will work in "most" conditions. I say most because there are some times when the snow is really dry and super cold that this wax doesn't work, but that only happens maybe 5 times a whole season, at-least in Colorado. Nonetheless, this is a great wax to have in your snowboard tuning tools kit. It costs only $2 so it is certainly worth it, you should probably buy a couple at a time just to have them. You can also rub this wax on for on the hill waxing.

One Ball Jay 12 Inch Plastic Scraper Snowboard Tuning Tools

When it comes to snowboard scrappers the 12" scrapper is the best. Trust me when I tell you that it sucks to take wax off with a little 5" one. The process will take twice as long. Get this scrapper it rocks. It is really cheap too, it costs $9 and will last a long time.

DAKINE 10" Scraper Snowboard Tuning Tools

If you don't get the 12" scrapper above you should get this one. This is a very nice and sturdy scrapper. It feels very solid when working with it and takes wax off very easily. It cost a whole $8.

Spray on or Rub on Snowboard Wax

DAKINE Spray Wax - 8 oz

This stuff works great. It is perfect to use in the parking lot before you hit the slopes. It takes only a minute to dry and will last a long time. If you feel you are in need of some wax while riding, it is all good because it is small enough to carry with you. Spray it on, wait till it dries and your good to go. The 8oz bottle is enough to last awhile and only costs $10. Good deal if you like going fast.

Burton TNT Rub Down Wax

This is another great on the fly/in the parking lot wax. All you do is rub it on and then buff it in with the buffing pad that comes with it. It costs $12 and you will be satisfied with your purchase because it is an all-temperature wax. So no matter the temperature you will always have the right rub on wax.

DAKINE Fluori Wipe-On Wax (small)

This snowboard wax goes on super smooth. I find it to be just as good as the Burton rub on wax above, but this one goes on a little easier. It is really small so it fits easily into your pockets. Plus it only costs $6, so it is worth it.

Burton TNT File Guide Kit Snowboard Tuning Tools

This file guide kit cost $60. Yea, I know what your thinking that is a bit too much money. But once again if you think about how much it cost to have your edges sharpened at a tune shop it will pay for itself in no time at all. This file guide is definitely a sturdy piece of equipment. It comes with a file and ceramic stone, plus it can be adjusted for different edge bevels. 

Bakoda Edge Tool Snowboard Tuning Tool

This file guide cost $25. Which might be more in a lot of people's price range. This file guide comes with adjustable angles and a file cleaning brush. This is very important because if you don't clean your file out it will fill up with tiny pieces of metal and make the file not work good. Another cool feature is that is file guide has a chamber designed to catch the little pieces of edge.

DAKINE Edge Tuner Tool Snowboard Tuning Tool

Now this file guide might be more what you are wanting to pay for, this guide will only set you back $15. It is made out of plastic, which isn't bad or anything it just means that it will not be as sturdy as the above file guides. It has two sides where you can put the file into, a 0 degree side and a 2 degree side. Plus it comes with an extra file, so when your first file starts to run low you have a back up ready to go.

DAKINE Diamond Stone Snowboard Tuning Tool

This is what you want to use after you sharpen your edges. A diamond stone will give your edges that professional quality tune. The Dakine diamond stone costs $25. But it is totally worth it because it will last a long, long time. It cost a few $ more than the one below but that is because it comes with a nice carrying case which is cool because other wise you might lose it. 

One Ball Jay Diamond Stone

Once again diamond stones are used after you have sharpened your edges. They remove the tiny pieces of metal still remaining on the edges. This is a must have for professional quality snowboard edge sharpening.

One Ball Jay Arkansas Polishing Stone

Again this is a piece of snowboard tuning tool that is necessary for taking any at home tuning operation to a professional level. This tool costs only $8 and will make your edges perfect.

DAKINE Metal Scraper

A metal scraper is what you use to remove p-tex from your board after you do a base repair. Don't use a p-tex scraper for removing wax, only p-tex because you might end up putting another hole in your base. It only costs $7 which is really cheap when you consider any repair at a tune shop that involves using p-tex is going to cost you at-least twice as much for a tiny little hole and the price only goes up as the hole gets bigger. As of now we can't find any p-tex online for sale, hopefully we will soon, but you might be able to buy some off of a tune shop.

bakoda Essential Tuning Kit

Forget the cool Edge Tool, Waxing Iron and Jimmy Driver. And never mind the super fast ALL-TEMP wax and Wax Scraper. Just check out THAT BAG. It`s worth the $90 price tag all on its own. But really if you add up all the things that this comes with and figure how much tuning you will get out of the $90 you will realize how good of a deal this really is.

bakoda Travel Tuning Kit

Although this tuning kit doesn't come with all the stuff as the above Bakoda it doesn't come with a bunch of good stuff. Like # Travel Wallet a Jimmy Driver, All-Temp rub-on wax, Pocket stone, Base bolts, Strap screws, and Measuring tape. The bag is pretty cool and the whole package cost $50.

Snowboard Vises

Burton Tuning Vises

This is the ULTIMATE tool for any one who wants to take their tuning to all new levels. With this tuning vise you can turn any table into a tuning mecca. Although you can do a snowboard wax on the floor or anything flat enough, or sharpen your edges with a file guide by standing them up on either tall or nose doing it with a tuning vise is the professional way to do things. Your snowboard tune will not only be easier but things will come out better. These vises costs $60, but they are so worth it.