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Why do surfers put wax on their boards​

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Answer:

Surfboard wax (also known as surfwax) is a bodyboard, or skimboard, to keep the surfer from slipping off the board when paddling out or riding a wave. It is also used to increase grip on the paddle of a dragon boat or surf board.

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Answer:

to keep the surfer from slipping off the board

Step-by-step explanation:

Surfboard wax (also known as surfwax) is a formulation of natural and/or synthetic wax for application to the deck of a surfboard, bodyboard, or skimboard, to keep the surfer from slipping off the board when paddling out or riding a wave. It is also used to increase grip on the paddle of a surf kayak or dragon boat.

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