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Detuning edges

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Jibberino
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How much will I compromise control on the snow if I detune my edges? And where exactly on the ski should I detune 'em?

Apr 20 2005 10:39AM
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WILSON
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Just take a file to your edges from binding to binding under your boot. i did it to my fugatives and i didnt even notice a difference on snow, but on rails its like butta.

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Apr 20 2005 10:52AM
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Jeff_Lo
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you will feel a difference if you ski skis that rnt detuned, wouldnt you think detuning will take more of your edge than a rail will? a file is rough and jagged, rails are smooth



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Apr 20 2005 10:54AM
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Lineskier-101
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It can't be two much different, it only under the boots.

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Apr 20 2005 10:57AM
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uskidsknow
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not sure

Apr 20 2005 4:37PM
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Hctiws_iks
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just grind rails dont bother

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Apr 20 2005 4:42PM
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NickMartini
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i always have to de tune mine for like 20 minutes, when i get new pair



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Apr 20 2005 4:55PM
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ArabianKnight
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then why respond

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Apr 20 2005 5:02PM
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uskidsknow
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because he asked a question

Apr 20 2005 5:13PM
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whattheshit
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when you file, i assume you use a fine file, but picture the ski turned on its side with the binding facing left and the bottom facing right, do you take the file sliding from the bottom binding to the top in a motion going to the right?

like which way do you grind them down. edge up or edge down. id assume edge up. so going pushing towards the left.

Apr 20 2005 5:21PM
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skibum193
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it will affect u on hardpack and ice. but its like the t halls, soo obviously not so much u cant turn


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Apr 20 2005 5:47PM
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lamp
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i use a gummy stone right on the center, unless u are doin nose presses/ taill presses

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Apr 20 2005 6:09PM
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yellav
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or your a huge giant post whore that created a cult for post whoring and youve been here for a grand total of one day and you have 70 posts

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Apr 20 2005 6:54PM
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vtskier26
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i dont really think you need to detune your skis. it happens naturally if you never actually tune them

Apr 20 2005 7:20PM
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ItsPhil
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sliding rails will do it for you
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Apr 20 2005 8:34PM
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monkeysteez
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I grind down my mountain skis a little under boot, my urban skis i completely grind down under boot and a little around the binding, i use grinding stones that you car get for 4.00 US

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Apr 20 2005 10:03PM
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whoisikeEh
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a

Apr 20 2005 11:21PM
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General_Shredgnar
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I've thought about it, but decided not to even though it would make it easier. I think let my skis do it on there own, that way i dont have to worry.


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Apr 20 2005 11:26PM
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Campeador
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its better to detune new skis, i learned the hard way.


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Apr 20 2005 11:37PM
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destroy
Posts: 6665 - Karma: 12
detune about 3inches of the edges on your tips and tails. helps a ton skiing switch so you dont hook your edges and eat shit.

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Apr 21 2005 3:29AM
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nsnski240
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are you planning on skiing on butter? you have to have some damn edges... only underfoot should be 'de tuned'

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Apr 21 2005 7:48AM
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doitbig
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edges don't crack as easy if you detune them a little.

Apr 21 2005 11:29AM
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