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De-edging skis

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Ehh...
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INB4 hate, getting yelled at for being a newb. or possibly a repost (did use the search-bar)

I just bough some new A bangs, and was wondering and possible maintaince i need to do to them. Such as de-edgeing them. (taking the edge down) Any help would be appreciated. I'm a newb so please don't rage too much.

Also what epoxy they use to laminate the sheets together so when they do start delaminating i can quickly apply it.
Oct 24 2010 7:08PM
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2_fadez
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use a file or a rock. just rub it like a mofo along it and that'll do the job
Oct 24 2010 7:08PM
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Bumblesteeze
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Gummy stones work like a charm.
Oct 24 2010 7:11PM
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Ehh...
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ok, thanks because the guy at ski shop was saying something about it. and i was like i've never heard of that before.
Oct 24 2010 7:11PM
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Bumblesteeze
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No don't do that bud. If you really want to do that, get some salomon suspects they do it for you; it's quite impressive.

Seriously though, to detune your edges you need to gently file (or use a gummy stone) to round up the edges so they aren't as sharp.
Oct 24 2010 7:15PM
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Ehh...
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alrighty just making sure. I'm done with my questioning then./
Oct 24 2010 7:19PM
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no_steeze
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the guy at the shop was just talking about detuning the edges. nobody in his right mind would recommend removing the edges completely. buy a gummy stone and rub it on your edges. don't use a file
Oct 24 2010 7:24PM
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Ehh...
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OHHHH, thanks gator for adding insight to this. Makes plenty of sense now.
Oct 24 2010 7:42PM
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RudyGarmisch
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I'd use a file underfoot for rails, especially if they're factory sharp. Run over the area after with Gummi stones to take off any burrs and you should have a catch free first day.
Oct 24 2010 7:54PM
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BWalmer
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this is what I do too, just make sure you don't go to far with it, just a very, very little bit.

Watch this:

Courtesy of Newschoolers.com
Oct 24 2010 8:10PM
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95romeo
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last year, i detuned the edges on my afterbangs, with a gummy stone.. But.. there is really no better way to detune your edges than naturally doing it yourself.. And i doubt you'll catch an edge on a rail or jump
Oct 24 2010 8:18PM
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traylortrash
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a rock would be a little rough and if you use a file be gentle... rubbing like a mofo will take out much more edge than you want, even for rails
Oct 24 2010 10:55PM
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Ehh...
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I think i'm just going to get a gummie stone and do it on a weekend when i don't feel like doing anything. How do you know what you've done enough gumming?
Oct 24 2010 10:58PM
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nutsnbolts
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I just use a file, I never sharpen my edges, but I like to make sure before i go jibbin that theres nothing that will snag.
Oct 25 2010 6:59PM
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onlyskisline
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GRINDER
Oct 25 2010 11:55PM
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PaleCelery
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FLAMETHROWER
Oct 25 2010 11:59PM
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Chompo.
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I usually go up to a street that is like a hill and try to carve down... Never have caught a edge in my life...
Oct 26 2010 10:31AM
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