 Poster: A snowHead
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I usually do my own ski servicing (given that between us the family has a dozen pairs or so) and being a tool-nerd I am tempted to try a ceramic disc edge tuner, such as this one. It claims to give a good finish without removing much material and because it uses Makita batteries I can save a bit 'cos I already have a bunch of them for the other power tools that I probably don't deserve to own  I also like that the edge angle is adjustable. It seems that you can also get an attachment to do the base edge too.
Has anyone tried one out? If so what do you think - worth the cash?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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Yes - I saw that video but thanks for posting. It is indeed a lot of money to justify but I am good at justifying expensive tool purchases! Seriously, though, as a long term investment it might not be that hard on the assumption that I have a good few years skiing left in me. Being a DIY kind of person, I have bought a lot of tools over the years and I can't say that I have regretted (m)any of them. In most cases, though, I know exactly what I am buying. Not so much with this one - hence looking for any kind of personal experience to help guide me.
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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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They are used extensively by the dry slope racing community (They sharpen their skis between runs). They report that since they take less material than files the skis last longer.
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| skitow wrote: |
@jamesmus,
When the chinese get a bit more into skiing they might knock out a cheaper copy for you  |
There is this cheaper alternative https://edgetune.com/buy.html
However i suspect it might have the same issues as highlighted by Jon
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I have the Discman and use it on daughter’s (plastic slope) race skis, no issues with stability once you get the feel of it and skis come up super sharp.
The standard adjustable angle guide isn’t great, best get the fixed ones.
But, for snow I sharpen by hand and prefer the finish.
I think it’s only worth buying if your constantly (every run) sharpening race skis
Roto brushes however, if you don’t have them, are great and save much time
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Hmm, interesting. Thanks for the information everybody.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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The 'Pink' Discman and the Green Wintersteiger are exactly the same and I'm 99% certain they are produced in the same factory.
I'm with @spyderjon, on this having used a variety of these tools. The Discman/Wintersteiger are prone to a bit of wobble but if you have a very steady hand they can give a great result. The benefit of both of these is they are battery powered so great for use at races. The Skiman Bravo Sharp World Cup linked by @spyderjon is very stable. I've used the Toko branded version (borrowed from the UK rep) and was well impressed. However I was less impressed by the price! The downside is that it needs mains power which can limit its use. The UK rep is working with a someone I know on producing a battery and inverter solution that can be used at races.
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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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@doddsie, that looks a decent bit of kit for the price.. I always liked the look of the Trione as it sat flat on the base and the razor seems similar... guys i saw in the prep room using the discman usually messed up a pair of skis minimum when learning em. Also changing the discs seems a real hassle on those. Jons model seems a big step up and I know one guy using the Toko model likes it...
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I got a first generation green Wintersteiger and performed my own Makita LiON conversion.
Works a treat.
I do think the one @doddsie links to is the best though.
I tune a whole lot of family skis, and we tune every few days.
The Wintersteiger hardly takes anythink off but wow...what an edge.
Warning: you will become very fussy and very Tune-Aware once you have used one of these....I can tell in a turn or two if the skis I am using (maybe borrowed) need a tune.
Oh...agree about Roto Brushes...genius!
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You know it makes sense.
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Is Sony now making tuning equipment? (flies over the heads of millennials)
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| Ozboy wrote: |
| Is Sony now making tuning equipment? (flies over the heads of millennials) |
It is the update of the Walkman Edge Tuner.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@Old Fartbag, so it’s now digital?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| Ozboy wrote: |
| @Old Fartbag, so it’s now digital? |
Yes, but Analogue is making a return.
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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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Nowt wrong with the Razor Tune, it's a very good tool, but with shipping, customs & VAT it's over £200 dearer than the Skiman Bravo Sharp WC for no additional benefit.
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The discman is great if you take a bit of care but you can definetly mess up with it too, it is a bit top heavy and unbalanced and hits the brakes on some bindings. If you already own Makita batteries it makes it much more reasonable. If you dont need it to be battery operated then I'd be looking at the bravo sharp instead.
If I wasn't doing lots of race ski tuning I'd be happy sticking with a hand file though - less chance of messing up badly and much more satisfying. I did 8 pairs of skis this morning and was happy to have it.
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