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Detuning with a file?

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lakers2010
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can anyone who uses a file please tell me how you go about detuning your skis.
Jan 17 2011 12:19PM
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asianater
Posts: 18 - Karma: 10
just evenly run the skis around the edge making sure to keep it at a steady angle and filed the same amount all the way around the ski. If possible, I would recommend taking the ski out then filing a little then taking it for a run etc etc...
Jan 17 2011 12:28PM
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MEGAZORD
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Have you ever used a file on anything before?

There is a specific technique.

Have someone show you in person.

You really shouldn't use a file to detune, unless you want to rip the whole edge off. It will just take too much material off.
Jan 17 2011 12:31PM
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lakers2010
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i like the sound of filing slightly then taking runs i never thought of doing that. thanks
Jan 17 2011 12:38PM
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RudyGarmisch
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If you're detuning underfoot for rails, gummi stones wont cut it. You're trying to round the edge, not cut a 45 degree in there, just examine the edge every few passes and go slow.
Jan 17 2011 1:44PM
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Obie.
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I jus took a screwdriver shaft @ a 45 for a slight detune in my edges, it seemed to help to an extent...never used a file, but riding rails and ice will detune them in no time ontop of that.  
Jan 17 2011 1:53PM
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I_Am_Mod
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seriously, rocks work great and even a caveman can use one ....

and don't go bitching about "it will destroy your edge, oh noesss!!"
sliding metal rails will destroy your edges as well....

or if you're a real rail-rat and have some beater skis, you could even use an angle-grinder ....
Jan 17 2011 2:24PM
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lakers2010
Posts: 74 - Karma: 10
thanks guys. ill just go a little at a time and see how it works out. i dont honestly care about the warranty since they are park skis and hitting rails is gunna void it anyways.
Jan 17 2011 4:53PM
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