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New skies just arrived! Looking some advice.
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Hello all,
My first set of skies have just arrived Very Happy K2 Apache Recon bought in an end of season sale. As I have never owned a set of skies I need some advice. First on storage how and where (eg is the loft too cold), the notes with the binding state they should be stored with bindings closed, I take it this would be when a boot is locked in. Second what do i need to do before sking on them next season, do new skies need to be waxed etc before use Puzzled . Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Can I just jump in with a small pedantry point? Skies are what aeroplanes fly in, skis are what you use for sliding down snowy slopes.

There. I feel better for that. Very Happy
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queen bodecia, thought there was only one sky?

RONSTER, I'm with you bud, skies it is wink
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barry, there is, but the phrase 'taking to the skies' may indicate a bit of poetic license. Very Happy
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RONSTER, The first thing to do is to clear out the loft for the next dozen pairs.
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Spelling is not a skill I have mastered yet! Spending far to much time on ski websites Toofy Grin
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RONSTER, I wasn't _really_ joking. Madeye-Smiley
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RONSTER, They get it hard to settle down on here after lunch wink but I'm an hour ahead (Swiss Alps BTW just incase I had'nt let you all know already NehNeh )

so check out http://www.jonsskituning.co.uk/
look at sections on base prep and storage.
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RONSTER, A great set of Ski(e)s you got there. Smile

Worst thing about storing in your loft is if it's damp the edges can rust up - so put a little bit of wax or zardoz on them. Try not to use oil as can damage the base.
Don't worry about the binding or storing them with your boots in them.
Yes they do need a cleaning hot wax and then waxing up before your first usage.

I don't know your ski level but the best way to enjoy recons is to ride them hard, I know as I ski on a pair to. Very Happy
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I keep all mine in the the downstairs wc, boots too, works a treat, drives the wife mad though. I would definitely try to keep the boots away from lofts/sheds/garages - mice love the liners
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RONSTER wrote:
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dont back down until far more flamed - I think you mean sky websites NehNeh Laughing Laughing
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I thought the loft was considered a poor choice due to some extreme temperature variation? Or are we now using the loft as a hot box during the summer?

I prefer to use my skis, so storage is only ever a temporary solution: currently in the bedroom as we have guests in the toy room.

I refer to comprex though, one pair is not the issue. It's where to keep the rest of them...
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all in a pile in the dining room with all the other gear..
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 You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.

Correct ski storage,
Skis should be easily accessible in case of emergencies; such as the morning

Here is a panoramic view (loose use of the word) of my ski storage facility
I also store myself here at night.



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RPF, Laughing
queen bodecia,
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a bit of poetic license
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Hurtle, Very Happy
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RPF, youare making feel claustrophic with all that stuff lying round, but I can see you point Laughing
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RPF, your a tidy man like myself I see Wink Laughing
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RPF, yes, that all seems very familiar! Is that a bottle of wine lurking behind the Redeemers Very Happy
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DAB, Austrian Schnapps Very Happy Thanks for reminding me, must use before season ends.

Please enjoy Schnapps responsibly
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RPF, Good man! Prost wink !!
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Hurtle, the goddam auto spellchecker in Camino is US English, argh!!!! Laughing
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DAB, Prost Madeye-Smiley
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RPF, actually,
Quote:

must use before season ends.

you haven´t got long then!
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Is the monkey on a spring for spanking?
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Going back to the new ski purchases, so it's necessary to have them waxed - they don't normally come waxed?

(expecting to receive my new atomic smoke Ti's within the next few days)
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Mosha Marc, yeah, prevents wear and tear wink
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They just arrived. Yay!!

They don't appear to be waxed - is that the norm on new skis? (not that I'm calling you norm)
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You know it makes sense.

Andythejock, That is normal. Spyderjons site has advice on base preping new skis
http://www.jonsskituning.co.uk/
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Cheers RPF.

Andy
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