What would be on your list?

If weight isn't a problem I'd pack plenty of books.

Brimster wrote: Not wanting to put a downer on all this

:lol: :lol: :lol: As if you could! 8)

Trencher wrote:If you are skiing most days, then being able to give your skis a basic sharpen and wax will save a lot of money, unless free tuning is part of your package.

what edging tool would you reccomend Trencher (cheap!) and is the instant wax teflon stuff you wipe on any good? I did notice there is a toolshed with a decent bench there...

scapula wrote:

what edging tool would you reccomend Trencher (cheap!) and is the instant wax teflon stuff you wipe on any good? I did notice there is a toolshed with a decent bench there...

While adjustable edging tools aren't the best, one would probably be be good for your needs. Something like http://www.jonsskituning.co.uk/component/page,shop.product_details/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,137/category_id,15/manufacturer_id,0/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,72/

You would need to figure out what angle the side edges of your skis are (it may very between skis) by using a marker pen on the edge, then lightly passing the tool over, and adjusting the angle until you can clean the marker off the whole edge. If you are getting your skis tuned before you go, it would be easier to have them all set at the same angle, and then buy a single angle bevel guide. If your edges have been set, you may only need to maintain them. A course (100 grit), and a medium (200 grit) diamond files would do that.

It might be worth while having your skis hot boxed before you go. This will go a long way to help stop the bases drying out. You would then only need to top up the wax every two or three days http://www.jonsskituning.co.uk/content/view/50/72/

It would be well worth while investing in a waxing iron. It could be a cheap one. Waxing to just maintain the bases is very easy, and cheap. Just crayon the wax over the base, pass the iron along the skis (with just enough speed to melt the wax), and brush off. There will be so little wax on the base, you won't need to scrape. I would get a fine brass brush. Finish up with a plastic scouring pad. Unless you need to go fast, this will keep your bases sliding well. Universal wax works just fine.
You can melt the wax into the base with a hair dryer, but an iron is faster.

That kind of maintenance shouldn't take more than about fifteen minutes per pair of skis. You can do it on the floor (an old piece of carpet is perfect), if a bench is not available.

Some thin work gloves will protect your hands from the occasional slip.

I would only use a spray/wipe on wax if desperate.

A cheap non-steam travel iron is perfect for waxing your bases!

If doing your edges, you may want to detune the tips.

Unlike Trencher, I really like using Zardoz Notwax. A quick wipe over, with their pocket puck does seem to keep the wax on the bases longer :D

I wax my skis in a different way too. I drip the wax on, iron in, then iron again with a piece of kitchen paper under the sole plate of the iron. This absorbs most of the excess wax. I don't have a brass brush, I use a nylon bristle kitchen brush for the grooves 8)

I use the same brush to scrub my spuds )

bandit wrote:Unlike Trencher, I really like using Zardoz Notwax. A quick wipe over, with their pocket puck does seem to keep the wax on the bases longer :D

I wax my skis in a different way too. I drip the wax on, iron in, then iron again with a piece of kitchen paper under the sole plate of the iron. This absorbs most of the excess wax. I don't have a brass brush, I use a nylon bristle kitchen brush for the grooves 8)

I use the same brush to scrub my spuds )

The fluoro helps the food go down quicker :wink:

On you start using expensive fluoro waxes, crayoning saves a lot of money, but I would agree that for general use, a fine, short bristle nylon brush work just fine. Forget the brass brush scapula :-)

Dorset Boy wrote:A cheap non-steam travel iron is perfect for waxing your bases!

If doing your edges, you may want to detune the tips.

I have a travel iron!

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Topic last updated on 05-November-2010 at 18:43