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KFRADtheLaxBro
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just got new skis for the park. should i dull the edges so i dont catch one on a rail and kill myself.

Oct 8 2009 5:55PM
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Mead
Posts: 285 - Karma: 42
dull edges are for the weak
Oct 8 2009 5:56PM
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SteezeBall
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Just detune the front and rear tips right where the ski leaves the ground. Sliding boxes and rails will dull your underfoot down real quick so you dont have to worry about that.
Oct 8 2009 6:00PM
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Mead
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I hope you're kidding
Oct 8 2009 6:05PM
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chewy15
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seriously, hope you're kidding. do the opposite.
Oct 8 2009 6:07PM
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Frank_Spinatra
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first time i took them to my ski shop i had them do a 2° bevel on the edges, they slide great.
Oct 8 2009 6:15PM
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BWalmer
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I find that properly detuning edges will prevent edge damage, since most rail damage to edges happens underfoot, just detune there (from the front of the binding to the back of the binding). It does also prevent catching edges, which is also nice. The best way, I found, to detune edges is to start with a metal file going in small circular motions up and down the edges, then take a gummy stone and go down the edge (length ways) to take off any burs.
Oct 8 2009 6:16PM
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unchyll
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haha last year i went to my local shop and asked them if they could de-tune my skis for me
they just sat there, looked at me for awhile, and told me that i was an idiot.
ever since i just use a file and do it myself so i dont have to risk getting laughed at by a bunch of old douche bags that think they know everything cus they have one of the only shops in town, sharp edges are a drag anyways, i always end up cutting myself
Oct 8 2009 6:22PM
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Franny
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I usually just slide a few small rails and boxes for a few laps.
Oct 8 2009 6:49PM
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blindside
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I prefer to just do rails and boxes, etc. until they dull down. You might take a couple falls at first with edges catching and whatnot, but the end result is better because your skis end up dulling in just the right places. You want your tips especially to stay a bit sharper because this way scissoring for pretzels and stuff a bit easier because you grip more. Also don't forget to switch your right/left ski each time you go out.
Oct 8 2009 6:56PM
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basedjase
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umm i do the exeact opposite with my skis. i think i put like a 5° on mine. something like that
Oct 8 2009 7:29PM
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deleted5
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ok you want to do is to have your edges at a right angle don't worry about detuning them do a few rail and they'll detune themselves
Oct 8 2009 7:52PM
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no_steeze
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if you detune, just use a gummy stone, don't use a file or you'll fuck your edges

i ride with a 3 degree race edge for ec ice, but i don't use those skis in the park. i couldn't stand riding with dull edges
Oct 8 2009 7:56PM
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Sky.
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My personal preference is to just dull the shit out of them with a gummy stone .
I have also herd that just dulling the underfoot allows you to slide easier and still have some edge control
Oct 8 2009 9:53PM
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BWalmer
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I just use the metal file to get it started, like get my angle doing, do you think that's still bad for them, I haven't had any problems with edges yet, I do most of the work with the gummy stone though.

Sorry for not making that more clear in the beginning, if you use just a file it is bad.
Oct 8 2009 10:09PM
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no_steeze
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a gummy stone just dulls them, the file actually changes the bevel of the ski yet they accomplish the same thing. i'd recommend sticking with the less harmful option
Oct 8 2009 10:48PM
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PeeDuBzz
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just go at it with the sharp edges theyll dull down perfectly with use
Oct 8 2009 11:14PM
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.peter
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Don't worry about it, stock edges aren't that sharp, and they'll be really good for foot locks for like the 1st 3 weeks.
Oct 9 2009 12:04AM
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