What's In Your Wax?
TIME TO LEARN
Most ski and snowboard wax is made with petroleum and synthetic chemicals. Board Budder takes a different approach.
The Comparison
Paraffin (Petroleum-Derived)
Cheap, synthetic, doesn't break down in nature.
Paraffin wax is derived from petroleum refining. While effective for glide, it persists in the environment and contributes to microplastic pollution.
May contain Fluorinated Additives (PFAS)
Used for speed, banned in racing, known as forever chemicals.
PFAS compounds never break down in nature. They accumulate in water, soil, and living organisms. Many racing organizations have banned them.
Mystery Additives
Undisclosed fillers and performance enhancers with unclear impacts.
Many wax brands don't disclose their full ingredient lists. You're left guessing what's in the product you're scraping onto the snow.
Natural-Based Waxes
Renewable, biodegradable inputs selected for glide and durability.
We use plant-based and renewable wax sources that break down naturally. Performance without the petroleum footprint.
PFAS-Free Formulation
No intentionally added fluorinated compounds.
Zero forever chemicals. We achieve speed and durability through smart formulation, not toxic shortcuts.
Transparent Ingredient Standards
Every input is screened before it ever hits a formula.
We know what's in our wax because we screen every ingredient. No mystery additives, no hidden chemicals.
Why It Matters
What you scrape off your board doesn't disappear.
Wax ends up in snow, soil, and water.
Performance shouldn't come with chemical baggage.
Riding harder, longer, and cleaner means taking responsibility for what we leave behind. Board Budder is built by riders who believe the mountains deserve better.
Our Chemical Standards
We maintain strict ingredient screening protocols. Every compound is evaluated for environmental impact before it's approved for use.
