What is Sexwax ?
Mr. Zog’s Sex Wax® is a specially formulated wax used to coat the deck of a surfboard and provide traction between the surfer’s feet and the surfboard. There are four types of Mr. Zog’s Sex Wax® used for surfing: original Sex Wax, Quick Humps, Really Tacky and Navel Wax (body-boarding wax). The waxes come in a assortment of aromatic fragrances and are available in a variety of formulas to accommodate different water temperatures.
Is there really a Mr Zog?
Yes, Mr. Zog is a real flesh and blood person whose full name is Frederick Charles Herzog, III. Zog grew up in Orange County, California, surfing the local breaks, such as Trestles, Church and Doheny. His first surfboard was a used Velzy Jacob Balsa, which he purchased for $90.
Not wanting to stray too far from the beach, Zog attended the University of California at Santa Barbara–a school located on a bluff overlooking the ocean with a host of nearby surfing spots, including Campus Point, Driftwood, Depressions, Sands, Haskells and El Capitan.
After graduating from UCSB, Zog remained in the Santa Barbara area and opened a small surf shop, supporting himself by shaping and selling boards. Some of these boards with the “Zog Surfboards” or “Wave Delineation” logos are still in circulation today. While operating his surf shop, Zog met Nate Skinner, the chemist who worked with Zog in developing the formula for Sex Wax.
Since 1972 Zog has dedicated himself to manufacturing and marketing Sex Wax and other surf-related products. He continues to surf and gets into the water whenever possible.
Zog has been married for a zillion years, and if you ever make it to a beach in the Santa Barbara area, you just might see him paddling out with his two sons, Erick and Cody.
SEXWAX QUICK HUMPS
Sexwax Quick Humps surfboard wax formulas are the “go to” choice for professional and experienced surfers around the world, now packaged in recyclable paperboard boxes. This new package is easy to open and can be reused to keep your leftover or partially used wax clean in its original package. Find the ideal balance between stability and stickiness by utilizing these formulas alone or as part of a Basecoat/Topcoat combination. For futher tips on formula selection see the Quick Humps/Dream Cream User Guide. Quick Humps / Dream Cream User Guide
SEXWAX ORIGINAL SURF WAX
Originally formulated in 1972 these “old school” wax formulas are still relatively popular and provide effective levels of traction. See the Sexwax/Really Tacky User Guide to select the appropriate formula based on water temperatures.
QUICK HUMPS RECOMMENDED FOR USE AT SLIGHTLY HIGHER TEMPERATURES
REVISED SINGLE WAX APPLICATION TEMPERATURE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR QUICK HUMPS NOW ALLOW FOR ADDED STICKINESS AND SOFTNESS WHEN QUICK HUMPS IS USED AT THESE HIGHER TEMPERATURES. THE QUICK HUMP FORMULAS HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COLOR OF THE QUICK HUMPS LABEL AND EACH FORMULA REMAINS THE SAME.
YELLOW LABEL
X-COLD TO COLD
58° F/ 14° C & BELOW
PURPLE LABEL
COLD TO COOL
48° F to 68° F
9° C to 20° C
GREEN LABEL
COOL TO MID WARM
58° F to 74° F
14° C to 23° C
ORANGE LABEL
MID COOL TO WARM
64° C to 78° C
18° C to 26° C
RED LABEL
WARM TO MID TROPIC
70° F to 84° F
21° C to 29° C
BLUE LABEL
TROPIC
78° F / 26° C
& ABOVE
SEXWAX USER GUIDE FOR WAX APPLICATION
Using the Single Wax Application Guide
- The recommended temperature range for a Single Wax Application is printed on the front of each Quick Humps label.
- Each Quick Humps label has its own “X-NUMBER” which indicates the relative hardness and stickiness of the six different formulas. The “1X” formula is the softest and stickiest Quick Humps Formula and the “6X” formula is the hardest and least sticky formula.
- When recommended temperatures for two or more Quick Humps formulas overlap, use the “X-NUMBERS” to determine your preference.
Or Use the Single Wax Application Guide
Choosing a Basecoat/Topcoat Combination
- USE QUICK HUMPS AS A BASECOAT WITH A DREAM CREAM OR QUICK HUMPS TOPCOAT FOR INCREASED LEVELS OF BOTH STICKINESS AND STABILITY.
- USING A HARDER WAX FOR YOUR BASECOAT WILL TAKE MORE EFFORT BUT YOUR BASECOAT WILL BE MORE EFFECTIVE AND LAST LONGER.
- IF INCREASING TEMPERATURES WILL SOON BE REALIZED DUE TO SEASONAL CHANGE OR TRAVEL THEN MAKE SURE YOUR BASECOAT IS HARD ENOUGH FOR THE WARMEST CONDITIONS THAT WILL BE ENCOUNTERED.
BASE COAT APPLICATION
Topcoat Application
Why is it called Sexwax ?
Hank liked the name because it sounded phonetically cool. Zog liked it because it was attention-grabbing, absurd, and a great spoof on Madison Avenue’s not so subtle attempts to use sex to sell a product.
Naming the product “Sex Wax” has led to some hilarious misunderstandings, some great stories, and some amazing letters from satisfied, but confused, customers. There are those who have been offended by the name and refused to purchase the product. There are those who have banned display of the logo at schools and family amusement parks. And then there are those who read the label and smile with the knowledge that the world needs all the humour it can get.
