Basic Ski Tuning Equipment Question

[deadheadskier]

I ski about 20 days a year and typically get my boards tuned once at the start of the season. I'm looking for a very user friendly edge tool to touch up my edges throughout the season. Any recs? It's been 15 years since I messed around with tuning my own skis. Honestly just something simple. I don't have the space/time nor do I ski enough anymore to be hand tuning my boards every week. Maybe my next home if I have a decent size basement or garage that thought process might change, but I live in a small condo with no 'work area'.

For next year I'd love to pick up such a tool and any simple wax people might recommend that doesn't involve the hassle of using a hot iron then scraping.

thanks

 

[wa-loaf]

http://www.tognar.com/kits_tool_wax_ski_snowboard.html#TOG-TRK

 

[deadheadskier]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner :lol:

 

[RootDKJ]

I'd also suggest getting a few of these to fix base damage
http://www.tognar.com/base_repair_tools_iron_ptex_gouges_damage.html#SHP-200

and this to clean it up:
http://www.tognar.com/base_repair_tools_iron_ptex_gouges_damage.html#SAN-474

I've never used spray wax, so I can't offer any comments on that but I do have that edge/base guide and it works pretty well.

in all honesty, you can build a simple bench that you could use in a bathroom that has a window or exhaust fan, that doesn't take a lot of room. Waxing and scraping isn't that difficult

 

[deadheadskier]

I hear ya, but when I say I have space limitations, I mean it. We're talking 700 square feet. Used to tune skis in the bathroom at my parents house in high school.....not an option here. Outside of shop tunes, I'm talking a quick edge and wax right in the parking lot at the ski area. Truly my only option right now....

 

[RootDKJ]

at least consider the p-tex sticks

 

[deadheadskier]

I appreciate the rec on P-tex and used to use them back in the days of doing all tunes myself. Like I said, for the most part the shop will be doing the tunes and all repairs, just looking for something simple to touch up in between tunes. While I have a decent fan in the bathroom, I really couldn't fit a set of skis in there for waxing or ptexing and I won't be doing it over carpet or hardwood floors in other areas of the condo. What waloaf pointed out is exactly what I'm looking for, mainly the edge tool.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

What waloaf pointed out is exactly what I'm looking for, mainly the edge tool.

take out the aggro file that comes with the edge tuner and use the diamond stone...all you need to do is deburr them to keep a smooth, sharp edge...the files that come with those tuners are very aggressive and will take off more edge material than necessary...at most you'll need that once a year for a 20 day season.

 

[hardline]

take out the aggro file that comes with the edge tuner and use the diamond stone...all you need to do is deburr them to keep a smooth, sharp edge...the files that come with those tuners are very aggressive and will take off more edge material than necessary...at most you'll need that once a year for a 20 day season.

i have never understood why the sell those things with those teethy bastards.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

i have never understood why the sell those things with those teethy bastards.

neither have I..its like giving a first year surgery intern a chainsaw instead of a scalpel

 

[wa-loaf]

i have never understood why the sell those things with those teethy bastards.

They look impressive and you can't tell it's working if you don't see big hunks of steel peeling off of your edges.:grin:

 

[RootDKJ]

neither have I..its like giving a first year surgery intern a chainsaw instead of a scalpel

that's funny

 

[BeanoNYC]

DHS: I'd spend a bit more money and get a diamond stone set. Coarse to super fine.

With a decent side bevel guide

...and then if you really want you can get a base bevel guide

When all is said and done and you have some room to tune, all you'll need is the vices a few files for more aggressive sharpening and an iron!

 

[wa-loaf]

Do get some of this stuff if you can. Needs to be ironed on, but no scraping. Used the racewax last year and it rocked!

http://stuntwax.com/products.htm

 

[RootDKJ]

Good to hear on the racewax comment. I bought some of their wax over the summer, to be ready for the start of the season.

 

[deadheadskier]

I really don't think you guys understand the space limitations I have in my place. I know it doesn't take much room as as I had mentioned, I used to tune all my gear through high school, never once brought it to a shop. It really ain't happening where I live both for space considerations and it's not that high of a priority for me. read: lazy :lol:

Seriously, I get em' tuned at the start of the year and that's it and really don't have any major performance issues outside of edge grip as the season rolls along. A quick edge touch up is all I'm looking for. Basically I was just looking for an update on what the latest gear is out there as I haven't bought or used any in 15 years. First set up looks good and I'll take your word on the simply diamond stone as to not take too much edge down.


I appreciate all the added feedback over an beyond the simple stuff. Someday when I have a bigger place and 'man town' :lol:area of the house, I'll surely pick up a bit more elaborate set up.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

I really don't think you guys understand the space limitations I have in my place. I know it doesn't take much room as as I had mentioned, I used to tune all my gear through high school, never once brought it to a shop. It really ain't happening where I live both for space considerations and it's not that high of a priority for me. read: lazy :lol:

Seriously, I get em' tuned at the start of the year and that's it and really don't have any major performance issues outside of edge grip as the season rolls along. A quick edge touch up is all I'm looking for. Basically I was just looking for an update on what the latest gear is out there as I haven't bought or used any in 15 years. First set up looks good and I'll take your word on the simply diamond stone as to not take too much edge down.


I appreciate all the added feedback over an beyond the simple stuff. Someday when I have a bigger place and 'man town' :lol:area of the house, I'll surely pick up a bit more elaborate set up.

all you really need is a diamond stone...I only use a bevel guide when putting a file on a ski. it would be a good idea to get some wax on them between the full machine tune...keep the bases happy...$10 hot wax at a shop would be a good idea at least once through the winter especially if skiing on harder/manmade snow. Putnam's over on Rt1 in portsmouth or Philbricks in Dover are the closest to you. Rub ons only work for a few runs and some can even dry your base out

 

[Hawkshot99]

Someday when I have a bigger place and 'man town' :lol:area of the house, I'll surely pick up a bit more elaborate set up.

You need to step up, grow a set, and tell this women the way it will be!:grin:

 

[deadheadskier]

You need to step up, grow a set, and tell this women the way it will be!:grin:

....um I prefer being able to use the set I already have thank you :lol:

 

[madskier6]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner :lol:

Did someone see the movie "21" recently or are you a blackjack junkie? :lol: