![]() ![]() To do this, you can run your fingernail along the edge of the ski. It's possible to tell if your ski's edges are too sharp by feeling them under your binding. A thorough cleaning and wax will ensure a clean base for gliding.When you ski, the edges of the skis can be too sharp. Ok, final step in preparing your skis for the season. Use a steel brush for files (dry), and lubricate your diamond stones with oil Side Edge Polishing with Diamond Guide & 400-1000 Grit Disc Outcome: Consistent look and feel to side edge.Magnify lens to inspect (it does make a difference).(Diamond Guide: 600/1000 stones for polishing and ultra fine polishing). ![]() (Diamond Guide: 400/600 stones for sharpening & polishing).(Diamond Guide: 120/220 stones for removing heavier burs).Side edge polishing ( Diamond Guide & 400-100 grit Disc).File (Cut 15/16 files for finer filing and skis that are tuned often) (Guide: 2º-3º).File (Cut 14 files for general every day) (Guide: 2º-3º).File (Cut 10 file for brand new skis) (Guide: 2º-3º).Clean the base of file Guide to prevent transfer onto base.Prep Side Edge: ( Diamond Guide: 120/200 grit diamond disc).Set edges ( Diamond Guide & 120-200 grit Disc).Whether we’re racing or heli-skiing, groomed trails or powder, the side edge should be tuned to match the type of skiing we’ll be doing. Keep arms underneath you to keep consistent pressureĬreating the correct side angle to the edge is critical to match the type of skiing we’ll be doing.Base bevel polish ( Diamond Guide & Diamond Stone: 40, Spray distilled water).Move file 1cm each time to keep clear of debris.If your base is not flat, do a reset at your local ski shop.Look for Concave or Convex and mark it with marker.We must prepare and make sure the base of the ski is ‘true’ and flat along with a consistent texture to the base itself.Ī beveled edge is an edge of a structure that is not perpendicular. There are 4-Steps when it comes to creating a Tuning System.Ī good starting point is the Base. 4-STEP SKI TUNING SYSTEMīefore we discuss the ‘maintenance’ of our ski equipment, let’s start with the setup and/or system to get our equipment off to a good start. Later articles will discuss a more in-depth look at ‘maintaining’ your skis. Note: This article is about preparing your skis for the first time. So, why is it most people shy away from tuning their own skis? Is it time, fear, or perhaps just not knowing how? With a few simple guidelines, tuning our own skis can can be straight forward and vastly improve our skiing. NOW, how do we actually setup our ski tuning system for these components? Tuning our own skis is not only incredibly straight forward, but it also has remarkable effects on our skiing. With a few simple steps to follow, tuning your own skis is not only straight forward, but it will vastly improve your skiing and skyrocket your confidence for your next days on the slopes. Have you ever shied away from tuning your own skis? Have you ever thought you didn’t have the know-how when it came to ski tuning? Most people ski on dull skis and think it’s their technique that needs improving when all along, the skis were improperly tuned or remain dull making it extremely difficult to improve. ![]() The equipment and expertise at ski shops will set your base up properly and make sure the skis are ready to go. If you’re not familiar or comfortable with tuning your new equipment, it’s recommended having your skis setup at your favourite ski shop. Our choices to setting up and maintaining our equipment are simple.Ī) We can choose to have our skis tuned by our favourite ski shop Purchasing a brand new pair of skis or perhaps acquiring an awesome second-hand pair is exciting. The choices depend on your comfort level and budget. There are several ways to tune-up your skis to maximize your experience. ![]()
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