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    I use a wax comb, a bit of sun and an old towel to finish things off. I've never used kerosene or any other chemical. Warm water now and then (I am always using cold water wax, so warm water works when the sun isn't out).
    Me: 6'6" (198cm), 195lbs (88.5 kg), Intermediate surfer (on a good day)
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    I'm with you on the OCD thing Phill! Gotta have that wax just right- especially with some solid autumn swells on the way. Speaking of which, attached is a shot from last easter... fingers crossed for more of the same soon. 003.jpg
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    sick shot! The Alternator may be an epic board too for the good days. The Hellfire and El Fuego do ride very differently...

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    Quote Originally Posted by grego View Post
    I'm with you on the OCD thing Phill! Gotta have that wax just right- especially with some solid autumn swells on the way. Speaking of which, attached is a shot from last easter... fingers crossed for more of the same soon. 003.jpg
    Wow, nice!
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    Thanks Chris and Iggy! Chris, just a question re the alternator. What do you see as the main differences between that and the hellfire? My reasoning for interest in the hellfire was that I thought it might be easier to adapt to as I already ride a hybrid, as opposed to a true performance short board shape. Locally, we get some solid swells in winter but mainly beach breaks that don't hold much more than 6 ft, and probably only surf that size a few times a year. Most of my waves are in the 1-5 ft range. Definitely need a second board to compliment my Elf tho, for 3-5 foot good conditions. Maybe I need an alternator AND a Hellfire- cover all the bases!
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    hellfire....but ride it small to get its benefits.....if you want "normal" length then look at the conventional boards...or a razor....or... :P
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    IT'S GETTING SPRAYED, IT'S GETTING SPRAYED, IT'S GETTING SPRAYED, IT'S GETTING SPRAYED, IT'S GETTING SPRAYED, IT'S GETTING SPRAYED,
    IT'S BEEN SPRAYED, IT'S BEEN SPRAYED, IT'S BEEN SPRAYED, IT'S BEEN SPRAYED, IT'S BEEN SPRAYED, IT'S BEEN SPRAYED, IT'S BEEN SPRAYED,
    IT'S IN TRANSIT, IT'S IN TRANSIT, IT'S IN TRANSIT, IT'S IN TRANSIT, IT'S IN TRANSIT, IT'S IN TRANSIT, IT'S IN TRANSIT, IT'S IN TRANSIT,
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    IT'S HAD A BAPTISM OF FIRE, IT'S HAD A BAPTISM OF FIRE, IT'S HAD A BAPTISM OF FIRE, IT'S HAD A BAPTISM OF FIRE, IT'S HAD A BAPTISM OF FIRE

    SWEET POTATO--- R/F -- 5'4 -------------------------- fins controllers
    VANGUARD -------- WRF -- 5'6 ------------------------- fins futures ea blackstix..may test something a little bigger and stiffer
    HELLFIRE ----------- R/F -- 5'10 ------------------------ fins futures SA3,SA4 honeycomb
    FLEXFIRE ----------- R/F -- 6'2 x 18 3/4 x 2 1/2 ------ fins futures JC honeycomb
    MICHEL BOUREZ------------6'2 --thick then thin ------- fins futures JC honeycomb, AM2 techflex heavy chop, ea b/stix at 84kg, now testing AM2 hex
    ALTERNATOR ------ R/F -- 6'4--for bad back days---- fins futures JC honeycomb

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    i give my wax a comb every night before bed. and all my boards have their own bed too...
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    Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax.
    Clean, clean, clean, gotta wash my hands. Gotta wash my hands, gotta wash my hands.

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    Quote Originally Posted by prjwebb View Post
    Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax. Gotta clean the wax.
    Clean, clean, clean, gotta wash my hands. Gotta wash my hands, gotta wash my hands.
    jajajaj I think I see where this compulsive behaviour might be coming from...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris View Post
    i give my wax a comb every night before bed. and all my boards have their own bed too...
    You sing them good night as well??
    165cms 89Kgs dry...working on that at the moment...but not working!!! :)
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