Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast

Thanks Dave I expect nothing more than high tech from the great man :wink:

Trencher, Can you share your ski workshop with us. Thanks :thumbup:

AlistairS wrote:Thanks Trencher that is just the sort of information I need. I can get away with a cheaper domestic iron. I am going to have a go at sharpening my edges but will need some advice on the right angles to file furthermore, to keep the cost down I will invest in a B&D workmate. I have my old skis to practice on in the first instance. :-)

Your welcome. I think an old piece of carpet on the floor might be better than a workmate. Just totally the wrong height, even if you could hold the skis in it. The little Swix benches are much longer than a workmate, and I could see it tipping as you get to the ends of the skis. As you are only going to be doing this a few times a year, kneeling on the floor, with the skis on an old carpet is not a terrible way to work on them. I've done it several times, when away from home.

Trencher, did you not once post a photo of your ski workbench, c/w clamps?

looking very trashed at the moment

Thanks Trencher, that looks very 8) Your experience has been noted and I will save some money with the bench. Two questions - How do you maintain the ski in the right position on the carpet? Are there some inexpensive freestanding clamps or vices available on the market? I will google the Swix bench in the morning.

Thanks for sharing your set up with us :D

AlistairS wrote:Affluent Norfolkeing oops careful :oops:

On a serious note, I have found a decent ski repair kit with Data wax. I will undertake my first ski service on return from Obergurgl. Do you use a specialist ski Iron or the old fashion (non-steam) one?

I always go for a specialist iron as you can control the temp better, I brought a cheap bench from ebay and vices to hold the ski an edger .... sorry my bacon sandwich is ready bye

Nothing gets in the way of a j2skier and the Forum like a bacon sarnie - hope its smoked bacon :mrgreen:

AlistairS wrote:Nothing gets in the way of a j2skier and the Forum like a bacon sarnie - hope its smoked bacon :mrgreen:

The COOP only had un-smoked :evil: