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Pre season rusty edges

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JimmyRecard
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I have b rand new skis that i got at the beginning of the summer and i pulled them out yesterday and the edges were rusty. Can anyone tell me why or give me help on cleaning the edge?
Aug 18 2012 1:33PM
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Parks.
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Did u leave them in a damp crappylace?
Aug 18 2012 1:35PM
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ChipSki
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It will rub off the first day you ski. If you are really worried you can use a gum stone to take it off or next time put a coat of wax on the base and cover the edge as well before you store them for the summer.
Aug 18 2012 2:11PM
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razors-chaz
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this gummy stone/ light grit sandpaper. At the beginning of summer or extended period of time without use you should sharpen up the edges to what you would normally ride on, wax but dont scrape turn the din to the minimum on your bindings (dont forget you've done it though, i write a note so if im being thick ive got no excuse) and keep in a dry temperate environment.
Aug 18 2012 2:19PM
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Billups
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Steel wool will work too. Nothing major to worry about. It will come off when you ski, or if it really bothers you you can get a tune or use the methods suggested here.
Aug 18 2012 2:53PM
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cwphoto
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id just take them to your local shop and have them do a tune up on them, just edges sharpened and theyll put wax on. thats what i always do pre season
Aug 18 2012 2:58PM
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PANDA_SWAGGA
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this.
Aug 18 2012 3:12PM
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RHYKS
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What does turning the din to minimum on your bindings do?
Aug 18 2012 9:52PM
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profa_212
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Prevents the spring from stretching out.
Aug 18 2012 9:58PM
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Deviate
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Make sure you always wipe down your skis with a cloth or towel before storing them. I always do this after I'm done skiing. This will keep the rust at bay. Use a gummy stone to remove the rust or take them to your local shop to give them a tune up if you are feeling generous. :)
Aug 18 2012 10:36PM
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Balto
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as already said, fine grit sandpaper is the best/fastest way to get rid of it
Aug 18 2012 11:06PM
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razors-chaz
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When you have the din at whatever level is is under a constant pressure as to be a resistance to you clipping out. Springs under pressure for extended periods change characteristics and so dont perform the correct way for a binding. Its not so much of an issue throughout the season as you change the pressure on it with your weight but over summer or whatever it lays stagnant and you can get about an extra half season of life out the bindings before inconsistencies with retention come into play so it is worth it. I was first intoduced to the concept through 4frnt tech talkseries 1 they did an ep on summer storage an did a series on the tech in a ski which is good to know when picking new skis etc, worth checking out.
Aug 19 2012 8:15AM
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RHYKS
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Thanks for the info on the dins, didn't even think about it leaving it set high. +K
Aug 20 2012 7:16PM
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KillaSteeze
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omg didnt even think of this, thanks so much
Aug 20 2012 7:29PM
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