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What does tuning your skis do?
Ski tuning is an essential part of skiing. Just like a car’s engine, skis need regular tune-ups to ensure optimal performance. After a tune-up, your skis will be faster, grip the snow better, and they won’t hook or catch on snow or ice. In short, regular ski tuning will help you have a great time on the hill.
How do I know if my skis need tuning?
If the bases feel fuzzy, its time for a stone grind. If you run you finger (BE CAREFUL) along the edges and you feel burrs all over the place time to get them sharpened. If you take your finger nail to the edge and try to shave the top of your nail off and nothing happens they’re dull, time for sharpening.
What happens if you don’t tune your skis?
Skiing or riding on gear that has not been tuned can be the difference between a good day and an edge-catching, ice-skating, snow-grabbing bummer of a day on the slopes.
How much does a ski tune-up cost?
Services
| TUNING SERVICES | ALPINE SKIS | SNOWBOARDS |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Belt Bases belted flat | $15 | $20 |
| Sharpen and Wax Edges sharpened & polished and hot belt waxed & buffed | $25 | $30 |
| Basic Tune Bases wet belted, edges sharpened & polished and hot belt waxed | $35 | $40 |
| Junior Basic Tune (150 cm or less) | $30 | n/a |
How important is ski tuning?
Ski tuning is an essential part of skiing. Just like any precision instrument, like your car engine for example, your skis need to be tuned periodically to ensure optimal performance too. A proper tune can make or break your skiing experience.
What is a full tune up for skis?
Full Tune. A full tuneup for your skis or snowboards. This is our most comprehensive tune-up and it includes base repair. (P-Tex), base belt grinding/polishing, Stone grinding/polishing (For Structure), edge tuning plus detuning, and hot wax application.
Is it OK to store skis standing up?
Where to Store Skis, Boards and Boots. “Anyplace you store rice or pasta is great place to store your skis,” says Geoff Curtis. “You want to avoid excessive heat which can damage the adhesives in skis [and boards].” So, avoid hot garages or attics. Curtis recommends storing skis either on their sides or standing up.
How long do skis take to tune?
Most can do it in about 2-3 minutes on a belt. Hot waxes are done occassionally, but those people do it for a living so even there you could probably have it in 15-20 minutes. It can be faster but almost never is. Lets not forget to count time to take it there and back.
What is included in a ski tune up?
A basic tune-up will include a sand-grind to flatten and clean the base. They will also sharpen the edges, de-tune the tale and tip, and apply a hot wax treatment. You may also have the option of paying extra for a stone-grind to help add structure to the base.
How long do skis last?
Great question and here’s the answer. The average skier replaces their skis every 8 years but your skis peak performance diminishes after 100-125 full days of use – that’s five years if you ski 20 days a year.
How often should I tune my skis?
When to Service Your Gear In general, it’s good to tune your skis after about every 20 days of riding.
How do you tune downhill skis?
Proper tuning of your downhill skis will keep you gliding along smoothly and having fun on the snowy slopes. Tuning your skis involves three primary steps: Base repair. Edge work. Waxing.
What is ski tuning and why is it important?
Ski tuning is an essential part of skiing. Just like any precision instrument, like your car engine for example, your skis need to be tuned periodically to ensure optimal performance too. A proper tune can make or break your skiing experience. How does ski tuning work?
How often do I need to tune my skis?
Don’t worry – this does not mean a new base grind every week. Bring your skis in every 2-3 weeks and the Boot Pro technicians will inspect your skis and do what it takes to ensure your skis will be at their finest all season long. You would benefit most from a Season Tune Program.
Do you tune your skis to the factory angle?
As a standard we tune all skis to factory original base and side angles unless otherwise requested. Precision ski tuning with our Wintersteiger Mercury. The Boot Pro technicians will also produce a detailed grind with the help of the Mercury stone grinder. Without a base grind you would feel your skis become sticky and slow from suction.