|
talguy
Nov 10, 2010, 2:26 PM
Post #1 of 7
(775 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Aug 11, 2005
Posts: 26
|
I just bought my first pair of skis. I've been skiing for a couple years and go out about 3 times a year in PA which is enough for me to handle about and trailing rating PA has to offer. I heard that new skis should be tuned before you use them to get rid of the concaved spots. Is this nessecary for a intermediate skier or should I wait till the end of the season. I do plan to ski a lot this year now that I live in New England and have a season pass.
|
|
|
|
|
macherry
Nov 10, 2010, 3:27 PM
Post #2 of 7
(766 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Sep 10, 2003
Posts: 15848
|
you know this is a rock climbing site?
but yeah, you should get your new skis tuned and waxed
|
|
|
|
|
hafilax
Nov 10, 2010, 3:30 PM
Post #3 of 7
(766 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Dec 12, 2007
Posts: 3025
|
Unless you bought really cheap skis they should be good to go. If you have a flat scraper or bar you can run it down the length of the ski and check. The middle of the base should be slightly higher than the edges by less than a millimeter. If the base is too high or low take it to a good shop with a stone grinder and get them tuned.
If you find that you're hooking an edge a lot you can detune (unsharpen) the edges near the tips and tails. Sometimes they are a little too sharp from the factory.
I recommend getting a waxing kit. I like to wax my skis/board every 3 or so days. If you're going a lot it makes a difference.
|
|
|
|
|
talguy
Nov 10, 2010, 4:34 PM
Post #4 of 7
(758 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Aug 11, 2005
Posts: 26
|
macherry wrote: you know this is a rock climbing site? but yeah, you should get your new skis tuned and waxed
Yea I know this is a climbing site but this is the ask what ever is on your mind sub forum of the site so thats why I posted here.
hafilax wrote: Unless you bought really cheap skis they should be good to go. If you have a flat scraper or bar you can run it down the length of the ski and check. The middle of the base should be slightly higher than the edges by less than a millimeter. If the base is too high or low take it to a good shop with a stone grinder and get them tuned. If you find that you're hooking an edge a lot you can detune (unsharpen) the edges near the tips and tails. Sometimes they are a little too sharp from the factory. I recommend getting a waxing kit. I like to wax my skis/board every 3 or so days. If you're going a lot it makes a difference.
Thanks for the info. I think this season I'll just wax them and put get the tuned before the start of next season.
|
|
|
|
|
Alpine07
Nov 11, 2010, 10:01 PM
Post #5 of 7
(724 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Mar 1, 2007
Posts: 842
|
hafilax wrote: Unless you bought really cheap skis they should be good to go. If you have a flat scraper or bar you can run it down the length of the ski and check. The middle of the base should be slightly higher than the edges by less than a millimeter. If the base is too high or low take it to a good shop with a stone grinder and get them tuned. If you find that you're hooking an edge a lot you can detune (unsharpen) the edges near the tips and tails. Sometimes they are a little too sharp from the factory. I recommend getting a waxing kit. I like to wax my skis/board every 3 or so days. If you're going a lot it makes a difference.
Well said, my current skis did fine right from the factory (Volkl). Also a very good tip about detuning if you are catching edges.
|
|
|
|
|
carabiner96
Nov 12, 2010, 3:02 AM
Post #6 of 7
(713 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Apr 10, 2006
Posts: 12610
|
Alpine07 wrote: hafilax wrote: Unless you bought really cheap skis they should be good to go. If you have a flat scraper or bar you can run it down the length of the ski and check. The middle of the base should be slightly higher than the edges by less than a millimeter. If the base is too high or low take it to a good shop with a stone grinder and get them tuned. If you find that you're hooking an edge a lot you can detune (unsharpen) the edges near the tips and tails. Sometimes they are a little too sharp from the factory. I recommend getting a waxing kit. I like to wax my skis/board every 3 or so days. If you're going a lot it makes a difference. Well said, my current skis did fine right from the factory (Volkl). Also a very good tip about detuning if you are catching edges.
Especially east coast skiing.
|
|
|
|
|
Alpine07
Nov 13, 2010, 5:11 AM
Post #7 of 7
(687 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Mar 1, 2007
Posts: 842
|
carabiner96 wrote: Alpine07 wrote: hafilax wrote: Unless you bought really cheap skis they should be good to go. If you have a flat scraper or bar you can run it down the length of the ski and check. The middle of the base should be slightly higher than the edges by less than a millimeter. If the base is too high or low take it to a good shop with a stone grinder and get them tuned. If you find that you're hooking an edge a lot you can detune (unsharpen) the edges near the tips and tails. Sometimes they are a little too sharp from the factory. I recommend getting a waxing kit. I like to wax my skis/board every 3 or so days. If you're going a lot it makes a difference. Well said, my current skis did fine right from the factory (Volkl). Also a very good tip about detuning if you are catching edges. Especially east coast skiing.
yes indeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
