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Detuning Edges

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Ghost_BLandzV2
Posts: 1037 - Karma: 8,432
I want to detune my edges but I don't have a proper file for it. Can I just go hard af with a gummy stone or should I stop being a cheap bitch and buy a file?
Jan 6 2016 11:20AM
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CaptTurner
Posts: 179 - Karma: 356
Just buy a file, they are not too expensive. Gummy stones are generally used to just clean up the edges and get rid of burs and stuff like that.
Jan 6 2016 11:34AM
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lilgapaboi
Posts: 260 - Karma: 580
honestly i've heard ppl that say they detune them on concrete curbs so i really think they just have to be smooth. what u use to detune is your choice
Jan 6 2016 5:21PM
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Deepskier
Posts: 3267 - Karma: 4,832
I just use a gummy stone works great
Jan 6 2016 11:32PM
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.S.B.
Posts: 163 - Karma: 680
I know a guy who just used a rock once. Don't recommend.
Jan 7 2016 1:54AM
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Deforestation
Posts: 1606 - Karma: 3,194
Question: when you detune is it just to dull the 90 degree angle of the edge or do you go more than just dulling that, to make the edge completely smooth?

Also I just detuned some old skis and didn't have a gummy stone so I used some sandpaper to smooth it out. Is that not a good idea?

The next skis i'll be detuning are brand new ON3P's so I don't want to fuck up.
Jan 7 2016 7:00AM
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GinTable
Posts: 17 - Karma: 33
I did it on a rail in the park once, it made some major edges to the rail but it kinda worked
(Do not recommend)
Jan 7 2016 7:11AM
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Kennyf
Posts: 50 - Karma: 106
I used a sanding sponge, they were like $3 and they took my edge off without hurting the ski
Jan 7 2016 9:11AM
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Togg
Posts: 5 - Karma: 15
A great file kite with a 90 degree angle should not be more than 15 dollars. Use the finest grade file, sometimes referred to as a diamond stone or a tungsten file with fine grade side. I have a small fine filing rock i can carry on the mountain works for anything-very cheap!
Jan 8 2016 11:28PM
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