 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi Guys!
I've recently purchased some ski's and have used them a couple of times at the Tamworth Snowdome.
I'm off to Snowmass in December and was wondering if it was necessary to get them waxed/tuned, they seem to stick to the snow like glue, so i think they should be ok.
i appreciate, if i'd got some 'dings', then, they would definately need attention.
Actually, could someone explain the whole tuning and waxing topic to me please? i don't fully understand the diferent waxes, why you need to put a storage coat on, how often to get waxed, etc...
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
cheers,
Stepee
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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stepee, There have been some good threads on this very subject... I'll try to find them for you. Oh - and welcome to the sH madhouse 
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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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stepee, welcome to snowHeads. A good place to start to learn about servicing your skis is www.skituning.co.uk If you service your skis (either yourself or a shop) they will perform a little bit better: sharper edges will be better on hardpack snow and ice, and waxed bases will run more smoothly, especially if the snow is very cold and/or fresh. Your skis won't suddenly stop working if you don't have them serviced, they just won't be as nice to ski on.
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| rob@rar wrote: |
| stepee, welcome to snowHeads. A good place to start to learn about servicing your skis is www.skituning.co.uk If you service your skis (either yourself or a shop) they will perform a little bit better: sharper edges will be better on hardpack snow and ice, and waxed bases will run more smoothly, especially if the snow is very cold and/or fresh. Your skis won't suddenly stop working if you don't have them serviced, they just won't be as nice to ski on. |
Thanks for the welcome.
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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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stepee, When first starting out having a ski that glides with minimal resistance may not be high on your agenda, but keeping your skis well waxed will give the bases longer life. The different waxes are suited to different temps', all most of us use is an all-round wax, you can also get some rub on waxes to use whilst out on holiday.
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Storage waxes (normal wax is ok for that) simply prevent the base from drying out.
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