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Does anyone actual sharpen there edges?

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WVskiing
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Ok, I am going to be honest. Detuning your edges is one of the most stupid things a skier to do. I don't see how it "helps" on rails. I am a big dude and I hit rails pretty hard and never catch my edge. It the only way you can truly control your self while skiing on all that damn park ice.
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Dec 11 2014 4:18AM
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shepux
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When you ski on ice you kinda need edges so yes
Dec 11 2014 4:34AM
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270on420out
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I filed down the edges on my new skis, cause I would catch easily, and sparks would always fly. And I don't really use them outside of the park. But I occasionally sharpen my pow skis.
Dec 11 2014 7:36AM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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ShepuxWhen you ski on ice you kinda need edges so yes




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Dec 11 2014 7:39AM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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Moon_ShoesI filed down the edges on my new skis, cause I would catch easily, and sparks would always fly. And I don't really use them outside of the park. But I occasionally sharpen my pow skis.


You are doing it wrong.

If you have to sharpen your pow skis ... you are not skiing pow.
Dec 11 2014 7:40AM
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270on420out
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Beetle_KillYou are doing it wrong.

If you have to sharpen your pow skis ... you are not skiing pow.


Most of the time I use them to charge ice or hit a mogul line. They might touch pow twice a year.
Dec 11 2014 8:04AM
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Lemuel
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I keep my pow sticks tuned. I tune the tips and tails of my park skis, but never razor sharp. I usually ski the sides of the trails to find the sugar when it's icy.
Dec 11 2014 8:11AM
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flurry*
Posts: 287 - Karma: 1,192
LemuelI keep my pow sticks tuned. I tune the tips and tails of my park skis, but never razor sharp. I usually ski the sides of the trails to find the sugar when it's icy.


I do this also, it works fairly well.
Dec 11 2014 9:27AM
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danncphedran
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If u sharp your edges too much u will catch on a rai. Not matter what.
Dec 11 2014 9:37AM
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-Colton
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ShepuxWhen you ski on ice you kinda need edges so yes


#OntarioSkiingProblems
Dec 11 2014 9:48AM
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CrotchKiller
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danncphedranIf u sharp your edges too much u will catch on a rai. Not matter what.


bulllshiet
Dec 11 2014 9:55AM
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AmateurPilgrim
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no
Dec 11 2014 10:45AM
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Powstagram
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When you land badly and slice open your leg with your freshly sharpened edge, you'll wish you de-tuned man trust me
Dec 11 2014 10:54AM
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Substitute
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Really you spelled their 'there'. Fuck off
Dec 11 2014 11:03AM
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gerberfoods
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In my opinion, sharpening edges for park shouldnt be done
Dec 11 2014 11:04AM
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Mingg
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I won't sharpen the part of my skis that would make contact with rails. I'll sharpen other contact points though when they need it.
Dec 11 2014 11:05AM
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Maximumsushi
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Detune underfoot, sharpen from shovel to a few inches above the binding.
Dec 11 2014 11:11AM
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willowtreeski
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MaximumsushiDetune underfoot, sharpen from shovel to a few inches above the binding.


the answer to skiing east coast park
Dec 11 2014 2:07PM
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willowtreeski
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MaximumsushiDetune underfoot, sharpen from shovel to a few inches above the binding.


the answer to skiing east coast park
Dec 11 2014 2:07PM
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jimmydar
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detune a little underfoot, leave the rest sharp
Dec 11 2014 5:11PM
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JOTTO
Posts: 237 - Karma: 1,519
I had to de-tune my edges to hit this one urban rail because my edges kept digging into it every time I landed. Worked to my advantage in the end because I ended up getting it, but for park I don't really see the point of de-tuning, but I would never sharpen under foot.
Dec 11 2014 6:21PM
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cool_name
Posts: 4295 - Karma: 3,131
Somewhat relevant, went to a shop to buy stuff to wax my skis and guy there sold me a kit that was like 20 wish more then the stuff alone, but came with stuff to sharpen my edges as well so I figured why not. Once I got home though I realized the guide only has 0 degree and 2 degree settings, I should just return it right?
Dec 11 2014 7:23PM
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