 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| spyderjon wrote: |
JimW, basically as SnowHot & rob@rar have said.
I'll PM you the cost.
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spyderjon could you PM me with the cost of your DVD as well.
Thanks 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I tried laying bricks once....absolute disaster.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Sage, I've sent you a PM.
Floppy the Snotman, get down to Nottm & I'll get you sorted. My son's a bricky so we can make it a double lesson.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Well done spyderjon, I thought this thread was an idea for a bad reality TV programme!
You could be the Gordon Ramsey of ski tuning! hehe 
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Does anyone know of a good place to get my skis tunned for the forthcomming season in the East Midlands area, having read this this i am not brave enough to have a go myself.
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| jtobin03 wrote: |
| Does anyone know of a good place to get my skis tunned for the forthcomming season in the East Midlands area, having read this this i am not brave enough to have a go myself. |
IF you can get to Nottingham, Jon is your man!
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jtobin03, I've taken the liberty of PM'ing you.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Thanx
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jtobin03, Stuff on it's way but I'd recommend editing your post to remove your email address to keep the spammers away.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| spyderjon wrote: |
SnowHot, here's my top tune assuming a grind or base repairs aren't required:
Set/confirm base edge to 1 degree & side edge to 3 degrees (which are the Atomic specs). Polish base edges using 600 & 1500 grits to avoid over bevelling. Polish side edges using 100, 200, 400, 600 1500 diamond files. Deburr edge but do not detune tip's'tails. Hot wax/scrape base to clean, brass brush to clean/open structure, steel brush to add a little extra structure then fibrepad to knock-off the peaks. Hot wax with Dominator Zoom Renew base prep wax, cool & scrap. Brass brush again then hot wax with Dominator Zoom Lime universal wax, cool & scrape. Clean out structure with brass brush then polish with horsehair & nylon brushes. All base & edge work is done by hand to minimise material removed, as opposed to store machines which remove way too much material. Then you're good to go.
On most Atomic's you might first have to cut back the sidewall to allow that a clean 3 degree side angle can be maintained in the future. I use a Skiman sidewall cutter with the round blade & then blend in the 'top edge' of the side edge into the sidewall by back filing using a 6 degree guide. The top edge of sidewall is then rounded & polished with files & fibrepads or a dremel if you've got the gear & a steady hand.
The Dominator Lime Z400 uni wax (or the Z400G which is the same with graphite) is really great due to it's wide operating temperature range. You can get it from most quality outlets in the US or direct from www.dominatorwax.com |
I was getting ready for Stowe, so I looked back on this to glean from your advice.
Thanks.
BTW, you never answered my original question..............does the speedsuit add 10 lbs??? 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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spyderjon, are you sure about the size? I'm sure they make them in my size and I WON't be wearing one any time soon. Trust me!
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You know it makes sense.
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| FenlandSkier wrote: |
| Charlatanefc, me & Nick C were talking about making getting together with spyderjon, maybe join us? |
I've already been and it was well worth it, I would just come along to watch,chat and pick up some more tips if the two of you are going.
Nothing to do with the Beer on offer as well. 
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