9/18/2023 0 Comments How to measure ski edge angle![]() ![]() To do it you might use a liquid wax remover and non-woven fabrics towels (fiberlene). Alpine ski vises allow to fix skis under the binding, snowboards vises are more heavy-duty and wider, XC skis requires special adapters or profiles.īefore ski or snowboard base flattening you need to remove an old wax from the base, otherwise the stone grit will be clogged with the wax and will not eat base. For that purpose there are used special pro vises for Alpine and Nordic skis or snowboard. Ski & snowboard maintenance, edge tuning in particular, requires proper (and fast) fix, both in horizontal and vertical position, or at 60° if need be. If you take a proper care of your gear upon its use you will avoid stress coming with looking for a ski service just before a leave for another skiing trip, your skis or snowboard will be ready to be used whenever you make up your mind to go. Moreover, once dried or burnt base (upon used unwaxed) never retrieves its original ability to absorb wax. Timely maintenance preserve your skis and slow down usual wear and tear – otherwise the edges of neglected skis or board need to be filed hard to be stripped of rust, the base convex in consequence has to be flattened. When you fish out of your closet a used board or skis which you dumped there after a trip without doing at least basic maintenance, you will see what’s the deal. This will prevent base drying or turning grey and edge rusting. You best give your skis or a snowboard a care whenever you get back from a skiing trip. ![]()
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