OK, I know we are winding down on the ski season (and tuning for that), but I wanted some advice on my 'repertoire,' to be sure that I'm doing the best tune that I can. Here is what I do:
Have I got this right or am I missing something? I don't like files as much and prefer my edger. Got any good edger suggestions? Your tips?
- 1. Visually inspect edges and base for damage. If needed, use wax remover to pull off old wax.
2. Use a Gummi Stone to remove burrs/smooth edges of skis.
3. Use Swix Edger to sharpen skis--tip to tail on each ski.
4. Detune tips and tails using Gummi Stone.
5. Heat up iron, select appropriate wax (been using a lot of purple "cold" this season), drip onto ski and iron into base from tip to tail. Work wax in but not too much :wink:
6. Let cool. Enjoy selected beverage
7. Using scraper, scrape wax off skis (and edges if necessary).
8. Using Swix Nylon/Copper brush, brush off wax.
9. Briefly scrape again if needed.
10. Brush down again using Nylon/Copper and then using a horsehair or nylon brush.
11. Consume rest of beverage, turn off iron, strap skis together, and clean up.
Have I got this right or am I missing something? I don't like files as much and prefer my edger. Got any good edger suggestions? Your tips?