Hockey wax is a popular product for hockey players and fans looking to keep their skates sharp and clean. The yellow hockey wax is often referred to as “Oates Wax,” after its creator, Jim Oates. The product is most commonly available in aerosol form, which allows for easy application and greater mobility when playing. A puck will travel faster when played on a surface that is slick with hockey wax. However, too much application can result in poor traction on some surfaces. Before applying too much wax, you should always test it out on a small area to ensure that the surface feels right.
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Shiny And Slick
Like many products designed for use on a hockey rink, hockey wax comes in a variety of forms, with each form being designed for use on specific surfaces. The product is available in a liquid form, which dries to a rubbery texture that is ideal for use on tile and concrete surfaces like a hockey rink. The liquid form also allows for easy cleanup if accidentally spilled during use. After the game is finished, simply strip off the excess and dispose of it in the proper way.
For Hockey Pucks And Paddles
Like many useful products designed for use on a hockey rink, hockey wax is also available in puck form. The solid yellow stick wax available for purchase at most supermarkets is easily cleaned with soap and water to maintain its cleanliness during use. When applied to a hockey puck, it creates a surface that is ideal for carrying the puck around the rink. The wax coating also helps keep the puck at the right temperature, which makes it easier for the players to handle.
For those who enjoy canoeing and kayaking on chilly summer days, there is also a liquid form of hockey wax designed for thinning down cold water. Some manufacturers even create special kayaks specifically designed for fishing and other water activities, but which are also suitable for use on land. The liquid form of the wax allows users to thin it down to a point where it becomes almost like butter when applied to the outside of the kayak. The thinning reduces friction between the water and the skin of the kayaker, making it easier to move around in the water. Thinned down ice-cream could also be used in the same way.
For Metal Detectorists And Treasure Hunters
Of course, not all hockey waxes are made equal, and the product is also available in the form of a metal detectorist’s best friend. Gold, silver, and copper detectorists regularly use the product to help locate coins, bars of metal, and other valuables buried in the ground or hidden in containers. The durable, waterproof coating on the detectorist’s favorite tool allows professionals to search for treasure hidden in the sand or mud at the bottom of lakes, as well as in old wells, cisterns, and other underground locations. When used inside a well or other types of metal-detecting devices, the wax will protect the mechanism from damage due to exposure to water and allow users to continue searching for buried treasures even after a light rain shower or when the well is partially full of water. Some of the most popular metal detectors designed for underwater use are the Teryx, Hydro Magnetics, and the American Metal Detector Association’s (AMDAS) flagship model, the MACE (Metal Articulating Cast Iron).
For All Athletes
For all athletes looking to keep their equipment clean and in good condition for their sport, hockey wax is the best choice. The rubbery texture of the product makes it easy to apply and remove from various surfaces, and different forms of the product are designed for specific uses. Like most things in life, there is more than one way to use and benefit from hockey wax, so let your imagination run wild.