Just Bought a brand new pair of ski's! Will they need Waxing?

Just Bought a brand new pair of ski's!
Will they need Waxing? Or servicing of any kind before i use them for the first time?

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No doubt, but it depends on what kind of skier you are.
If social skier- spend your money at the bar.

Cheap skier-save up for next trip

technical skier- a must

Now if you ask the above question, then it indicates you are not well versed in skiing.
Your skis were made 6-10 months ago.
Your bases are like sponges and do "dry up"
Whenever I wax new skis, I can see the wax just being "sucked" in the base. Often I will lay two coats!

As far as ski modifications,again it depends what kind of skier you are!
If you are an entry level skier you do not need any modifications.
However as you get higher in the "competence" level you will want the ski to be "adapted" to you and the ski conditions where you will be.

I can not in this short reply provide you with all the information but let me illustrate just one "tuning option".

If you are going to ski in an area where there is lots of snow, ( I know , I know I am dreaming.....) then edges parameters is not that important, but a correct structured base and wax is critical! You have all experienced this scene! Lots of snow, warm and sticky snow! Everyone is having problems sliding, turning yet you will see some "expert" on teflon skis just floating above the slope.
It is partly due to his/her technique but also due to the preparation on the bases!

Trust me, it makes a difference!

Does this advice apply even if they've only just been removed from their factory shrink wrap? The guy that sold me my B2s assured me that they'd need nothing doing before hitting the slopes so now I'm confused.... If so is this a job that's an easy DIY - please bear in mind that the last thing I ever waxed was a surfboard!

Most factory waxings on new skis should give you a week or so skiing with out problem. What Pavelski is alluding to, is that this is a wax and base structure for average conditions. If it's warm, your skis will feel a little slugish. If it's very cold they will feel a little slower and the harder snow crystals will wear more on the ski's base.

Racers and perfectionist will change base structure according to the time of the season. A water shedding structure for early and late season. A water capturing structure for the coldest period. [Structure is that patern you can faintly see on the ski's base]

If you know how to wax (see Pavelskis' class on the subject) you can improve the performance for a given temperature of snow.

Most mortels (like me) are fine with the factory finish or an all temperature wax job. When it's below -30, I think about going home not changing my wax.

trencher