Sticky bumps
Sticky Bumps is a popular surf wax brand made by the company Wax Research. It Started out in 1967 founded by John Dahl and is now owned by John and his wife Cris Dahl.
Name
Surfboard's are wet without wax. When sticky bumps brand wax is rubbed On It makes short little "bumps" that are "sticky" feeling hence the name Sticky Bumps. The best way to get these sticky bumps is by rubbing on a layer of basecoat in a circular motion which is firm and after putting on a softer layer to get the maximum traction.
Types of Wax
- Cold
- Cool
- Warm
- Tropical
- Extra Base Tropical
- Basecoat
- Topcoat
- Classic
There are also waxes available for Skimboarding, and Bodyboarding.
Temperatures
{| class="wikitable" |- ! Tropical ! Warm ! Cool ! Cold ! Base Coat ! Extra Base Tropical ! Topcoat ! Classic |- | 75°F and above | 64°-74°F | 58°-68°F | 60°F and Below | 75°F and Below | 75°F and Above | All Temperatures | All Temperatures |}
Notes
Sticky Bumps Wax is produced at Wax Research Facility located at 1965 Kellogg Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008.