Wax on, wax off

[ctenidae]

Bought new boots for the wife yesterday, nd new toys for me- edge and wax tools. Worked the edges on my skis, and waxed mine and hers- gonna take mine to the shop when we get her bindings adjusted to get their opinion (and probably fix whatever I did wrong).

The point? We're getting ready.

Just another Rah-Rah-Rah, ski season's on its way thread for your enjoyment.

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

I've been oggling a brass roto brush for structuring my bases, nut I think it's out of the budget for now. I really could use a 1 degree base tool and some more files.

Bring it on!

 

[ctenidae]

I've been oggling a brass roto brush for structuring my bases, nut I think it's out of the budget for now. I really could use a 1 degree base tool and some more files.

Bring it on!

I'm kind of annoyed with teh guy who set me up- he said the edge tool I had would do everything I need, but it only does side edges, not base edges. Those base edges..

 

[andyzee]

Yep, guess I'm gonna have to drag the old skis out of the basement this week and get that summer wax off.

 

[TwinTips21]

Can someone direct me to a site that has the wax that one would use to just iron it on and scrape it off. I'm not really educated on the different types of wax but I just need basic wax, nothing special.

 

[roark]

I'm kind of annoyed with teh guy who set me up- he said the edge tool I had would do everything I need, but it only does side edges, not base edges. Those base edges..

In general, he's mostly right. You probably don't want to mess with the base edges unless you're getting a grind. And I doubt you picked up a rotary brush. A base high ski sucks... I know from experience...

 

[roark]

Can someone direct me to a site that has the wax that one would use to just iron it on and scrape it off. I'm not really educated on the different types of wax but I just need basic wax, nothing special.

You can get a brick of universal wax pretty reasonable with free shipping here: [SIZE=-1]http://www.hertelskiwax.com/ [/SIZE]

 

[andyzee]

Can someone direct me to a site that has the wax that one would use to just iron it on and scrape it off. I'm not really educated on the different types of wax but I just need basic wax, nothing special.

I've found this place to be reasonable: http://www.reliableracing.com/detail.cfm?edp=10693927&category=2500http://www.reliableracing.com/wintersports.cfm I'd say the Swix CH6 and CH7 should do you for most conditions.

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

I've been using Realiable Racing for, well, a long time. Theere may be better sources, but why fix it if it ain't broke.

I was not a big believer in a base bevel, however, both of my pairs of Atomics came with a 1 degree base bevel. If I even want to polish the base edges, I need to have some was of keeping the file or stone at the correct angle.

I always roto brush: Horsehair for removal, grey nylon to polish. I've been structuring with a brass bush by hand, and it seems to be fine. I guess I just want more "stuff".

I keep it simple. File and polish the edges, fill any gouges, and iron in a wax with a wide temperature range. I'll leave it on tipp I'm ready to ski them and scrape, brush and I'm good to go. Cere F and the like is WAY more than I need (or care to pay for) and is temperature dependant which elimiates me being able to "Pre-prepare" my skis.

I don't remember what I'm using for wax. Something from Swix in big blocks. I go through a couple of each (warm and cold) a season. I know there's better ways of doing it, but I keep it simple, cheap and it does all I need: Protect the skis and make 'em easy to turn and slide.

 

[Chris I]

I use candles. and pledge

 

[andyzee]

I use candles. and pledge

That's my summer wax, otherwise I use a season tune at Basin ski

 

[bigbog]

Tuning...

sled,
Get your hands on one of those Kunzman(sp?) Gauges. They have measurements for both base and side bevels...if your whole base is flat...and the base of your edges aren't damaged...you're right..just polish..and you DO need to...you know, each time one does any sanding of the base...you're often hitting your edge-bases...using a marker on em' when doing any base work will reveal any scratching of the edges...if they don't Need polishing...let em' go....just work on the sides.

 

[NYDrew]

Can someone direct me to a site that has the wax that one would use to just iron it on and scrape it off. I'm not really educated on the different types of wax but I just need basic wax, nothing special.

Swix CH series wax. Choose your temperature (snow, not air) and well..wax on wax off

 

[ctenidae]

Interesting on the base edge. I'll leave it alone, just polish with the gummy stone and a fine whetstone.
The guy (granted, at SkiMarket, but he seemed all excited I wanted to do my own waxing, in the gear-geek kind of way) said my Heads ran a 0 bevel (which they call a 1 (??)), but when I ran the file at 0, it only shined a thin, thin stripe. I put it to 1 degree, and they came out purty. Any real danger in putting a 1 degree side bevel on a factory 0 (if that's what it was)?

 

[tree_skier]

www.artechski.com is the place I use for all tuning stuff I can't pro form.

For wax the recreational skier can use any hydrocarbon wax for good results and a big cost savings over the florocarbon waxes. Hydro carbon waxes are swix CH, toko system 3 stc..