SKIQUATTRO
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nice!!! let the fun begin!!! use a old pair of rock skis the first few time, then use your buddies skis, then yours once you know what you are doing!!!
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Tuning Equipment and Tools
- Thread starter BeanoNYC
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BeanoNYC
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Actually my Rock Skis are fully tuned...I haven't used them this season. Maybe I'll drag them on the street for a bit.
SKIQUATTRO
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So, how are you making out with your tuning????
BeanoNYC
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Great! I've been practicing on my older pair. I've come to the conclusion that as long as I debur with my bevel guides I don't really need to sharpen too often. Waxing is going along real great too. I created a nice gash in the base to ptex and that came out flat and smooth. Charlie sent me a link to a good video that I will be ordering too.
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Goblin84
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thats good to hear. I just bought out Tognar.com
Sheik Yerbouti
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If I didn't want to do the edges alot, leave that to the pros, what would I need?
Wax, scapers, cork, iron?
And I think I'd get something to debur the edges
Wax, scapers, cork, iron?
And I think I'd get something to debur the edges
SKIQUATTRO
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a universal bar wax/scraper (plastic and steel)/brush/vices to do basics on the bases (some Ptex candles too)...if you are getting something to deburr the edges, just get a file and sharpen em......
MarkC
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If you are as mean to your gear as I am a p-tex gun will make repairs eaiser and last longer. You can pick one up for about $80. I tend to burn the hell out of myself every time I try and use a candle.
Goblin84
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there are some other things you can buy instead of a ptex gun. they have things that look like sodering irons too, you can use ptex string with it (including the different types of ptex)
SKIQUATTRO
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the string is good if you need to put PTEX against an edge as the regular PTEX candle drips wont hold against metal...i have the soldering iron for the ptex and it work great....along with a steel scraper...
56fish
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Lay a thin layer of slow set epoxy in the damaged area next to the edge. After it's cured p-tex will usually stick.
BeanoNYC
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Ok...here's a real dumb question about files. Is there a surefire way to be sure you are going in the right direction with them? I've been fumbling around with them with the bevels when I'm practicing.
56fish
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If you are right-handed, holding the file so that the tang is closest to your right hand when pushing the file, the teeth will make a line from your thumb to fore-finger. Pulling the file, the tang will be in your left hand. Use a file card frequently to keep the file clean.
Goblin84
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Hey guys
I got a good one for ya all. My mogul skis got a pretty good gouge in them that goes right through the base, its on the edge. I have done ptex (candle and string) and it keeps poping out. any good ideas? I have not tried the epoxy yet like 56fish suggested. Is that the best bet?
I got a good one for ya all. My mogul skis got a pretty good gouge in them that goes right through the base, its on the edge. I have done ptex (candle and string) and it keeps poping out. any good ideas? I have not tried the epoxy yet like 56fish suggested. Is that the best bet?
BeanoNYC
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Goblin84
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yeah right, thats what just happend to me! these are my friends old pair he passed down. I am the second hand store of all that is skiing, i cant afford to buy new things. Im still a poor recent college grad. And i work in education adding to the poorness factor 
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