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HomerSimpson
10-02-2004, 08:36 AM
I was going to get the one from Test Pilot because it's cheap, but I'm worried it won't hold a steady temp or it will burn my wax. I've seen the one's from Swix but they are twice as much.

MARK
10-02-2004, 07:17 PM
Bakoda:

WAX ON (http://www.boardtactics.com/prod/bakoda/Waxing+Iron/)

While you're there, pick up a few blocks of Dakine wax also. A great 75g wax for the cash:

WAX OFF (http://www.boardtactics.com/prod/DAKINE/All+Temp+Wax+small/)

HomerSimpson
10-03-2004, 08:44 PM
I was actually thinking of getting this one since bigger is better. Actually, it would make my waxing go faster since more surface area.

http://216.158.169.121/images/Test-Pilot_Iron_m.jpg

MARK
10-04-2004, 04:17 AM
I've seen that one, but never used it. I personally favor an iron that is rolled up on each end and doesn't come to a point. Let us know how that one works out.

Reverend SC
10-05-2004, 09:33 AM
I've seen that one, but never used it. I personally favor an iron that is rolled up on each end and doesn't come to a point. Let us know how that one works out.

I agree. I used my wife's old clothes iron for a while, worked OK, but the cheapy Bakoda iron works better. Smaller surface area, but the rolled up edges work better for spreading wax.

HomerSimpson
10-12-2004, 03:39 PM
I was thinking about the Burton one but I try not to support Burton. I think I'll get the Toko mouse:
http://www.tognar.com/Photos/tok_7096web.jpg

I like that the base is 1/2" thick.

HomerSimpson
11-03-2004, 10:35 PM
Alright, I got the iron pictured above and it turned out to be very good. Holds steady temp very well, won't burn wax and very easy to work w/. It's a lot bigger than the pictures eludes to. It's a bit pricier than other irons but well worth it.