Ski & Snowboard Tuning
Recommended tuning
- Prior to the first outing in winter
- About every 4 days out on the slopes
- And at the end of the season.
Inspection
The top, base and edges are wiped
clean of any dirt, solvents, and excess wax. Then the ski /
board is inspected for any damage.
Base Repair
Any nicks, gouges, or core shots are repaired and filled with base
repair material.
Base Grinding
The ski/board is then run across the stone grinder or belt grinder
removing any minor damage and making the base flat and true. In doing
so, tiny cuts are ground off and the base becomes true and flat. Now the
base is able to absorb wax and the structures created are an important
aid in gliding. This new structure also helps prevent suction and
friction between base and snow. Your ski / board glides better and
accomplishes the transition from edge to edge more easily. In addition,
different temperatures and snow conditions require different structures.
Edge Grinding
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| Most ski and board edges are "bevelled"
between 0 and 2 degrees: a continuous smooth surface is created. |
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Waxing
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| The last step in tuning is hot waxing.
Hot wax impregnates the base, protects against damage and
improves the gliding and turning properties of skis and boards. |
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Service Rates
Source of information:
WINTERSTEIGER |