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    Can someone recommend a good wax iron?

    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.

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    Bakoda:

    WAX ON

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

    WAX OFF
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    I was actually thinking of getting this one since bigger is better. Actually, it would make my waxing go faster since more surface area.


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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MARK
    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.
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    I was thinking about the Burton one but I try not to support Burton. I think I'll get the Toko mouse:


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

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    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.

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