by jbotti » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:06 pm
Most experts in this area recommend multiple cycles of waxing, scraping and brushing before ever putting the ski on snow. Of course you can include hot boxing them a time or two. Personally I have noticed zero difference between when I do multiple cycles of wax before I ski then and when I put one coat of wax on before I first ski them. If you were racing at a high level and searching for tenths of seconds, there is a long list of things you would do before ever putting the skis on snow (staring with multiple sandings with different grades of emery sandpaper) but most recreational skiers actually struggle with speed control so doing a lot of work to get the ski to pick up and retain more speed isn't worth much unless you are racing.
Personally I would just put a good solid coat of wax on before my first ski day and keep them waxed throughout the season but you can certainly do more if you like.
Balance: Essential in skiing and in life!