 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
I've been waxing, sharpening and repairing my own own skis for the last few years and been happy with the results.
But, I think it's now time to get them done more professionally.
I've heard of getting them resurfaced, which I think is done by a machine?
Also, as the skis are a few years old, I'd liked to get the bindings checked.
I don't have any specific concerns about the bindings, I'd just like some reassurance that they're working fine and safe.
Can anyone recommend a ski shop/service in the Swindon or Oxford areas?
Thanks,
Rich
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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spyderjon,
Thanks for that - sounds like good advice on that thread. However, my skis have probably done about 20-25 weeks, and I think a base grind is needed. I would have taken them to my local Swindon ski shop - Westsports - but that closed down this year 
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Next time you go to resort take to shop with big grinder, will put race finish on if speed is needed and will be ready next morning usually about 40euro.
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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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| Jumpin Jack wrote: |
| .....my skis have probably done about 20-25 weeks, and I think a base grind is needed.....( |
Yep, with that mileage I'd agree. Sorry but I don't know of anyone in your area.
I disagree with Cynic about getting a grind done in resort as you need time after a grind to properly prep the base & it's something you can do very easily yourself - & the summer months are a good time to do it. Just get the shop to grind 'em & reset the base edges & then do the side edges yourself.
Hot scrape clean to start with to remove the dirt in the base & any emulsifying fluid which is used as a lubricant during the grind. Following with a few wax/cool/scrape cycles with a soft wax, all with plenty of tip to tail brass brushing in between. Leave the last application on the ski for storage which you can scrape off/brush prior to your next trip. Then wax/cool/scrape/brush with your skiing wax & you're good to go.
A regular/resort shop won't do the cleaning/base prep cycles & as you've got the kit & the time you'll get a far better job doing it yourself.
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spyderjon, Sorry I hadn't realised he was going to do the ET with them. 
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