 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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youngeratheart, if you just ski 7 days a year it would probably be a good idea to get them serviced at a reliable ski shop. However, if you really want to DIY, then this is your man - http://www.skituning.co.uk/
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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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You don't have to do a lot - just make sure they're fry before long term storage. Can be an idea to put some wax or oil on the edges if being left for a while too, but tbh, I just chuck mine in the hall in winter or up in the attic for summer. Skis are meant to take abuse.
I rarely get mine serviced, once maybe twice a season (8ish weeks a year for the last couple) at most - and that's only when teaching as I can get a big discount then. Even whilst working a whole season I don't think individual pairs got serviced more than 2 or 3 times.
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youngeratheart, I did an introductory session recently with Jon, who pam w, gives the link to. DIY basic servicing is actually really straightforward, and Jon has great step by step guides, but you would need to buy the kit, iron, files etc So if you are just skiing a week a year it might be more cost effective to just pay to have them serviced once a year. You probably only need the edges sharpening and the bases waxing, and any holes you've made filling in. I expect that people with more knowledge on here might particularly warn you not to have the bases ground by a shop machine.
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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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pam w, Wow, what a super website, I could really get into it. Actually I've only read the reasons for DIY tuning so far, I must say though It would extend my 7 day skiing experience each year if preparing skis for trip and lovingly putting them in a good way before putting them away.
I'll let you know if I actually have a go, I am very practical so cant see any reason why not to.
clarky999, Good to know about the wax on edges, did you mean Dry? not fry.
Thanks 
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I've been to both Anything Technical and Jons Ski Tuning, I would unreservedly recommend Jon.
Most ski maintenance canbe done simply with a few tools. You don't need to break the bank, unless you like lots of toys!
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youngeratheart, yep, dry lol.
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| clarky999 wrote: |
| ..... Can be an idea to put some wax or oil on the edges if being left for a while too.... |
Do not put any oil based prodcuts (inc WD40) on the edges as it will seep in to the base & cannot be removed, blocking wax absorption. Simply rub some wax down the edges or give them a wipe with Zardoz Notwax.
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Caution, the smell of ski wax is high adictive. Once wiffed on a crisp cold morning you will be hooked for life.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I met the jibtuning.co.uk guy at the ski show, really nice demo and he has all of that on his web site. It's quite rewarding looking after your own ski's
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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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| spyderjon wrote: |
| clarky999 wrote: |
| ..... Can be an idea to put some wax or oil on the edges if being left for a while too.... |
Do not put any oil based prodcuts (inc WD40) on the edges as it will seep in to the base & cannot be removed, blocking wax absorption. Simply rub some wax down the edges or give them a wipe with Zardoz Notwax. |
Oops. That bit of olive oil doesn't seem to have done any harm though, and at least the edges stopped rusting.
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FAQ
I realise I should find out a bit more about ski care now that they are my responsibility. How often should they have a full service? and what does that entail?
and I've not yet experience ski wax!
