 Poster: A snowHead
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Just got my skis down from the loft and am disappointed to see a continuous line of rust on the edges and the bases have dried out. I'm so bad to my equipment! Anyway wondered if Snow and Rock on London Bridge would be able to tune my skis within a day? If not I'll just blame Mr C for not getting them down from the loft quickly enough! In a bit of a rush as fly to Cham on Saturday afternoon so won't have time to get it done in resort. I know its late but any help would be appreciated! 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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You could start by asking Snow & Rock the same question. It just depends how busy they are.
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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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| uktrailmonster wrote: |
| You could start by asking Snow & Rock the same question. It just depends how busy they are. |
 That I could! But am concerned about dragging skis into London on a train whilst wearing suit and having evil fellow commuters giving me horrible looks as I have taken up more thn my fair share of the cattle transport that is the London to Brighton line and then getting to said shop and them looking at me blankly before telling me it will take a week or worse that they don't do it at all! They did manage to sell me a useful ski carrying device though a few days ago so maybe I'll give it a go afterall.
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angelaclark,
Try Edge to Edge in Gatwick...don't they service skis?
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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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angelaclark, why not get them done in resort? I often used to wonder why it took Slush & Rubble two weeks to service my skis when I could get it done overnight in resort...
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angelaclark, the rusty edges should be just surface rust - it will dissapear on your first run so unless you realy need perfect edges and bases for the first day or two, ski then overnight service. Ive always found resort shops do an overnight no problem.
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| angelaclark wrote: |
| uktrailmonster wrote: |
| You could start by asking Snow & Rock the same question. It just depends how busy they are. |
That I could! But am concerned about dragging skis into London on a train whilst wearing suit and having evil fellow commuters giving me horrible looks as I have taken up more thn my fair share of the cattle transport that is the London to Brighton line and then getting to said shop and them looking at me blankly before telling me it will take a week or worse that they don't do it at all! They did manage to sell me a useful ski carrying device though a few days ago so maybe I'll give it a go afterall. |
You could 'phone them. Do it like this.
1. Ask if they tune/service skis.
If 'Yes' go to 2. If 'No', shout at Mr C.
2. Ask if they can do them by (presumably) Friday pm.
If 'Yes', take them on train, risking the wrath of fellow passengers (or 'customers'). If 'No', shout at Mr C.
In either case, go to 3.
3. Shout at Mr C (that's what my OL would do, anyway, mutatis mutandis).
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richmond, Thank you! Mr C has redeemed himself by opening his tool box and offerring to use his best glass paper to take the rust off.
lampbus, Have had them waxed overnight in resort before and I agree they are brilliant but worried about timings as we don't get there until 8.30. Oh well Mr C could always do the boring hotel checking in nonsense while I go ski shop shopping - errr I mean ski tuning!
Thank you everyine for all your help. You know what its like when mild panic takes over just before you go away!
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I found I was able to hit middle 'c' after a couple of hours practice 
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| PhillipStanton wrote: |
| angelaclark, why not get them done in resort? I often used to wonder why it took Slush & Rubble two weeks to service my skis when I could get it done overnight in resort... |
I agree. They have noctural people living in resorts that wax and polish all night long. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I took the plunge and did it myself!! Bought some clever edge sharpening thing and some liquid super duper parrafinated wax with a polishing sponge on the other end. Will write a report when I get back next week detailing how brilliantly my edges held or how wonderfully my skis glided across the snow - or else I will advise everyone to get them done by one of the ski tuning elves. 
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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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| angelaclark wrote: |
| ... and some liquid super duper parrafinated wax with a polishing sponge on the other end. |
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marc gledhill, Is that bad?
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You know it makes sense.
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If the bases are dried out you should get a proper hot wax done. The liquid stuff is only any good for a touch-up on the slopes. I always carry some in my Camelbak for a lunchtime tune-up.
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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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angelaclark, it doesn't sound too good to me. What's the name of the wax, as I could be wrong.
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Poster: A snowHead
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angelaclark,
Re ski tuning elves: can I add my voice to the Chorus of approval that is rife on here for spyderjon
I was at his place today - early start, left home at 5 am for a 280 mile round trip to get there and back for a prior commitment - but it was worth every second of lost sleep.
We spent three hours going over the basics one-to-one: how to, how not to, what it means, what it doesn't mean, when to, and as importantly, when not to, for: edges, waxes, base repairs, the whole introductory lot. He worked one ski, then let me loose on the other ( OK, so they were my own, so he knew I was going to be careful!) but what a great way to learn. And I also have a newly tuned pair of skis for the coming winter.
The guy is a true professional, with an amateur's outlook - but which I mean he has the knowledge and the skill that comes with experience (as well as the complete tool set) but additionally takes care and pride, and has a passion for his chosen specialist subject. So if anyone wants to learns how to look after their skis, then Jon's yer man. I now feel comfortable that I can look after my family's skis, and that is such a great feeling.
And So much better value (IMHO) than a saturday kid in a chain store telling you about the latest Toko product they sell "at only 29.99"
PS - you need a Kunszman Gummi stone to get the rust off ( a light pressure job will do it) , and once you've done it, use the Notwax at the end of the season to stop it happening again. I've got both in the box of 'boys toys' I took away with me today at the end of my time with the Master.
See Jon: I was listening!
PPS - He has invented a new edge tool, in conjunction with the Italian manufacturers Sorma ( of moonflex fame), that looks to an 'umble beginner like me, as the dog's whatsits. Light (aka portable), accurate, longlasting. I've got one of them in me box too.
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