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Detuning your edge

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zandy
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What tools do i need to detune under boot of my park ski? Do i just need a file and how do i rub it on the edge ??
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switchlip2
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https://youtu.be/CL4FIR2lmKo
this video helped me when I first got into park a few years ago. Pretty easy to understand after watching once
4 years ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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File, gummy stone and (optionally) Diamond stone.
4 years ago
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CarsonLentz
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I would recommend the gummy stone method.
4 years ago
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tominiemenmaa
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An angle grinder gets the job done in a minute if you know what youre doing. You can also fuck your skis in a second permanently if you don't.

I grind my skis perfectly round & smooth from tips, tails, and under the bindings.

**This post was edited on Oct 15th 2021 at 9:25:31am
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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That’s horrifying lmao
tominiemenmaaAn angle grinder gets the job done in a minute if you know what youre doing. You can also fuck your skis in a second permanently if you don't.

I grind my skis perfectly round & smooth from tips, tails, and under the bindings.

**This post was edited on Oct 15th 2021 at 9:25:31am
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tominiemenmaa
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I'm a welder by trade so it's the most natural tool for me :)
BradFiAusNzCoCaThat’s horrifying lmao
4 years ago
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teabag
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I just used an old ass file I found and since the result wasn’t that smooth I bought a ’Toko Universal Edge Grinder’ for 8€ or what ever it’s name was and smoothened the edges with it. It’s very simple, you really don’t need to spend money on a diamond file.
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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The grinder I get but the up and down tip to tail is the horrifying part haha
tominiemenmaaI'm a welder by trade so it's the most natural tool for me :)
4 years ago
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Paul.
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@DominatorJacques has a wonderful tutorial that will help you achieve the perfect detune. You have to watch the whole thing start to finish though or else you might miss some important steps

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/849783/Ski-Tuning-How-To-By-Hand-Park-Special
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DominatorJacques
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Keep in mind, this shows every step repeated on every edge. (long story, was a dare).
One can use YT speed up, and poke through the deal.
Most important is the "Long Base Bevel" that means you bevel the base edge 1 to 2 mm's into the plastic. Done right, no need to round the edges under foot. Eventually, they will do that riding rails. This needs to be done BEFORE you ride any rails. Once work hardened from rail banging, it will be very hard to file an edge.
Anyway, the world's longest tuning video is filled with entertaining talk! Get some laughs!
Paul.@DominatorJacques has a wonderful tutorial that will help you achieve the perfect detune. You have to watch the whole thing start to finish though or else you might miss some important steps

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/849783/Ski-Tuning-How-To-By-Hand-Park-Special
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sarc
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I don't understand the use of a gummi stone in tuning. It was suggested to me as a way to deburr, so I get one and rub it on there and it doesn't seem to do a thing. Maybe it polishes?

Any one have a good use for this thing or should I throw it out?
4 years ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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It dulls the jagged pieces and smooths over the edge. This is for increasing your file life and making an edge less hooky at the end
sarcI don't understand the use of a gummi stone in tuning. It was suggested to me as a way to deburr, so I get one and rub it on there and it doesn't seem to do a thing. Maybe it polishes?

Any one have a good use for this thing or should I throw it out?
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DominatorJacques
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sarcI don't understand the use of a gummi stone in tuning. It was suggested to me as a way to deburr, so I get one and rub it on there and it doesn't seem to do a thing. Maybe it polishes?

Any one have a good use for this thing or should I throw it out?

They can polish, but are too soft for maintaining an edge angle.
They are best used to remove micro hairs of steel after a tune.
Here, check this out at 1:45. Link should take you there.
https://youtu.be/_hsxuAaMjts?list=PLADABC267A2F54961&t=105

A polishing stone would work way better than a gummi stone for a detuning.
Such as these and many others. https://www.borideabrasives.com/PublicStore/product/AM-2,21,296.aspx
4 years ago
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bennwithtwons
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Just slide rails for a couple days and your edges will be sufficiently detuned. You don’t need to remove any material that way, which will help increase the longevity of your edges. Then just keep the edge ‘clean’ with some of the previously mentioned tools and you’ll be in good shape.
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animator
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bennwithtwonsJust slide rails for a couple days and your edges will be sufficiently detuned. You don’t need to remove any material that way, which will help increase the longevity of your edges. Then just keep the edge ‘clean’ with some of the previously mentioned tools and you’ll be in good shape.


I think this depends on your definition of longevity. For park skiers, it’s making sure they don’t crack, in which case you’re wrong and detuning most definitely increases the longevity.
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bennwithtwons
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I’ve had edges crack much more quickly after detuning. I think it is a result of losing the extra edge material. The more edge you have, the more slowly the temperature increases and decreases as you go from grind to cold snow, reducing the fatigue of the metal. If half of your edge gets ground away, it leaves too little to deal with those stresses. I just let the skis detune on their own (it doesn’t take long) and remove any snags or burrs that develop. It also means I don’t round over parts of the skis that don’t touch the rails too much, leaving them sharp enough to still get a bit of edge grip when it’s firm. This has been my experience anyway, and I think the logic is sound. Results may vary!
animatorI think this depends on your definition of longevity. For park skiers, it’s making sure they don’t crack, in which case you’re wrong and detuning most definitely increases the longevity.


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DominatorJacques
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bennwithtwonsJust slide rails for a couple days and your edges will be sufficiently detuned. You don’t need to remove any material that way, which will help increase the longevity of your edges. Then just keep the edge ‘clean’ with some of the previously mentioned tools and you’ll be in good shape.


Okay, but not the best idea. Ski edges should be worked on BEFORE riding rails, so they last longer, and don't "catch".
A long base bevel will not remove much edge metal, but will help in so many ways.
1. no catching. High edges at the base edge interface are not good.
2. slightly raising the edge from the base plastic will help it to not slam so hard, thus retard the cracking issues.
4 years ago
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sarc
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I see, gummi can be used to soften hardened metal a bit, and remove the finest final imperfections. Thanks for listening!
4 years ago
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