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Started by Crispyapplepie in Ski Chatter 05-Dec-2010 - 5 Replies

Crispyapplepie posted Dec-2010

Hi guys,

Before heading off away with my new skis ive been wondering whether or not i should have them waxed and edged. I might add the skis are brand new and have never been used.

what are peoples thoughts, will they be ok or is it worth having them done?

Also can anyone reccommend a good wax and edging tool so i can do them myself in future.

Thanks

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Ian Wickham
reply to 'new skis - wax or not?' posted Dec-2010

I would get them waxed.

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Bandit
reply to 'new skis - wax or not?' posted Dec-2010

The storage wax is not a good sliding surface for your skis, so yes get them waxed. The edges will be nice and sharp, so won't need doing.

Crispyapplepie
reply to 'new skis - wax or not?' posted Dec-2010

Thanks guys... looks like ill be getting them waxed... All i need now is the ability to bend time so i can go away quicker :lol:

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Scapula
reply to 'new skis - wax or not?' posted Dec-2010

This is the tool that Trencher suggested to me I got the one with both stones very easy to use and neat and compact

http://www.jonsskituning.co.uk/component/page,shop.browse/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,1/

Kunzman edge trick bottom of page!

its all going rapidly downhill!

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Trencher
reply to 'new skis - wax or not?' posted Dec-2010

scapula wrote:This is the tool that Trencher suggested to me I got the one with both stones very easy to use and neat and compact

http://www.jonsskituning.co.uk/component/page,shop.browse/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,1/

Kunzman edge trick bottom of page!

just make sure you establish what the existing edge angle is (with a marker pen) as this won't set a new edge angle, and is really for maintanance only.

because I'm so inclined .....

Topic last updated on 05-December-2010 at 19:13