 Poster: A snowHead
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Bought first skis a few weeks ago, living near the alps so they will get regular use. Do I really need them serviced every few weeks.
Is there an easy home wax solution? do I need to use hot wax, someone told me about a wipe on type of wax.
I am not a performance skier, just recreational speeds so what is the minimum I can get away with
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I also need some info on this. I bought some of the liquid, wipe-on stuff in a bottle but am not sure how effective it is....
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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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Buy a cheap travel iron, a scraper and some all purpose wax.
It's cheaper and easier than those things in a tube.
Drip wax on, iron it in, scrape it off and ski.
I can wax skis, but I can't iron a shirt!
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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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Waxing - what do I need to know...........
..........Is there an easy home wax solution? do I need to use hot wax, someone told me about a wipe on type of wax. I am not a performance skier, just recreational speeds so what is the minimum I can get away with |
err....yes there are home hot waxing solutions. Now while swimmers do it to make themselves go faster, I am not sure it'd work for skiers and you wouldn't like the pain anyway.....!
sorry, couldn't resist
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Ask Spyderjon, enjoy the DVD, and if you decide to wax on the patio in the summer, make sure you protect the floor tiles!
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| JulesB wrote: |
| Ask Spyderjon, enjoy the DVD, and if you decide to wax on the patio in the summer, make sure you protect the floor tiles! |
and make sure the neighbours aren't watching 
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stevev, it's OK I think they ski as well. Many a time I've seen her hold it steady while he takes the grease and wax off in his shed!
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Mmm this did start out as a serious question
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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stevev, my apologies. The first post was serious (for me), and I would add that if you care for your skis get someone you trust to service them or do it yourself if competent (got that from the DVD), but then I saw that the "Clue" documentary was being repeated last night!
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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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If you're skiing regularly through the season, it's cost effective to do your own tuning and waxing. As a minimum you need a side edge tool, hot wax, iron and scraper.
Spyderjon is the resident expert here and can advise on suitable kit.
I usually hot wax my own skis every week of skiing (plus a daily wipe with Zardoz). I sharpen edges every couple of days depending on conditions. If you keep on top of them it's very quick and easy. If you allow them to get really blunt/rusty it becomes far more of a challenge.
You still need to get the bases professionally re-ground after they've taken a good beating. I usually get this done after 4 or 5 weeks skiing, again dependent on conditions.
The basic aim of home tuning is to keep your skis in close to new condition with the minimum number of base re-grinds.
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| uktrailmonster wrote: |
| ......The basic aim of home tuning is to keep your skis in close to new condition with the minimum number of base re-grinds. |
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