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Good ways of dulling down edges on new skis?

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E.F.M.
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i got a new pair of skis this year and the edges are really sharp i dulled them down a bit today but i kinda wanna speed up the process .....suggestions?
Nov 28 2009 11:41PM
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Cortez
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dulled them faster
Nov 28 2009 11:42PM
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joly.sp
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just naturally let them dull hitting rails, if they arent burred you wont catch edges and they will dull pretty quick
Nov 28 2009 11:43PM
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blackoutbill
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Gummy Stone. Don't use a file, that screws the edges
Nov 28 2009 11:43PM
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Number_9
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Gummy Stones are going to be your best solution.
Nov 28 2009 11:46PM
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ChristianJames
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yeah thats the best way to go. gaurentees that you don't do something stupid and fuck up your edges
Nov 28 2009 11:48PM
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AlexGaynor
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You can also use a rail.(make sure no one is using it) take your skis off and rub the edges at like a 45 degree angle on the rail, on all 4 edges....
Only if you don't have access so something better like the gummy stone already suggested.
Nov 28 2009 11:50PM
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Malcolm
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^thats what i always do with new skis
Nov 28 2009 11:53PM
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BWalmer
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Watch this!
Courtesy of Newschoolers.com

Nov 28 2009 11:55PM
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C.J.
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Learn how to use a file.
Nov 29 2009 1:07PM
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puhiS
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Dulling edges by hand is really slow and on my opinion its not even worth the effort... USE A MACHINE!
Nov 29 2009 1:13PM
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caucasian_chad
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no.  gummy stone.  A file will kill the edges completely, you only need to dull them a little, if at all, for rails.
Nov 29 2009 1:14PM
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leone
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either a rock or start with hitting rails before boxes cause boxes tend to catch easier
Nov 29 2009 1:15PM
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C.J.
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Take it from an experienced shop tech, which i doubt you are. A FILE, is the right tool. If you know how to use your tools, nothing will ever happen. I have personally de-tune 100's of skis and boards a year, and never had a single problem.

Learn how to use tools properly kids!
Nov 29 2009 1:22PM
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C.J.
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I would agree not to de-tune anything though unless your a serious park rat and your skis are razor sharp. Just let it naturally happen.
Nov 29 2009 1:23PM
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PaleCelery
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If you arent having problems with them, dont detune them just to say you id or because your friends do, if you are having issues, then use a gummi stone, otherwise I wouldnt fuck with it. I usually dont have problems, I just hit a few rails and let it happen naturally.
Nov 29 2009 1:31PM
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dylanb
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Gummy Stone
Nov 29 2009 1:36PM
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pjbauer
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Gummy Stones, files or watch tech talk with matt sterbenz
Nov 29 2009 1:39PM
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BWalmer
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One thing people have to remember is that Detuning your edges underfoot (not from tip to tail, just underfoot) properly BEFORE riding and rails and boxes can help prevent edge damage and cracks. If your edge is rounded underfoot it'll roll over the rail better and not chip away. If you ski A LOT of rails then I HIGHLY suggest detuning your skis before hitting any rails - I ALWAYS do.

Here's what I do... Step 1) Gummy Stone tip to tail on all 4 edges
Step 2) Metal File underfoot only (from the tip of the nose piece to the back of the heel piece), I go in a rocking motion along the edge so it rounds out the edge, no just put a bevel on it.
Step 3) Back to the Gummy Stone, tip to tail again.

This is what I do (and it's basically what is described in the video I posted from 4FRNT), and I have NEVER had an edge crack and I live on the east coast and ski about 97% park and do tons of rails every season. (If you DON'T ski rails A LOT it's not really necessary, but if you do I really suggest a detune).
Nov 29 2009 1:41PM
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jamodeo
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i detune with a file but i was taught how to by a shop tech which is what i would do if i was you
Nov 29 2009 1:50PM
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Dr.Scholl
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gummi stone if you dont know what your doing

file if you do

(or just ski the midwest for a while)

Nov 29 2009 1:52PM
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yuck
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i just used a file, did about 10 long swipes on each edge.

worked really well but looking back on that i guess i coulda screwed up easily.
Nov 29 2009 4:06PM
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caucasian_chad
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Op is likely not an experienced shop tech either.
Nov 29 2009 4:40PM
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I_Am_Mod
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isn't a gummy stone for removing rust ?

i'm fairly sure you'll cut through your gummy before you're edges 'll be dull....

just hit some rails or use a file...

i'm convinced that sliding rails will have a much larger impact on your edges than using a file, so you really shouldn't fear using it as long as you don't overdo it (you don't want round edges, just dull edges...)




Nov 29 2009 5:26PM
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