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Maintaining skis

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lluscho
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I just got a new pair of V’s and I really want them to last. I usually just drop my skis off at my local shop and have them tune them and fix them up, but I want to learn how to do the same myself. I have a Dakine tuning kit and a couple other useful tools, and want to get into maintaining my skis on my own, so I can increase their longevity and really put them to use without having to worry about paying extra.

where should I start?
Jan 31 2023 2:28AM
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lluscho
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Shit just saw the super long thread. Don’t downvote me guys I’m sorry
Jan 31 2023 2:33AM
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Non_State_Actor
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Talk to the master @DominatorJacques
He has some highly detailed videos on tuning on the youtube.
Jan 31 2023 2:44AM
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lluscho
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Gotcha. Thanks!
Jan 31 2023 2:45AM
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Kyguyy
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Gg
Jan 31 2023 8:33AM
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DominatorJacques
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This is the world's longest ski tune video. You don't need to do all this. The most important deal for riding rails is to apply the long base bevel. One runs the base bevel into the base plastic to extend into the plastic about the width of the metal edge, or maybe a bit less, with a "Fatty" edge. This will prevent edge grab on the steel, and prolong edge life.
I could have used a more aggressive file, like a cross-cut bastard when I did that here, but you will get the idea.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/849783/Ski-Tuning-How-To-By-Hand-Park-Special
Jan 31 2023 9:49AM
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olddirty
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gorpfiendI just got a new pair of V’s and I really want them to last. I usually just drop my skis off at my local shop and have them tune them and fix them up, but I want to learn how to do the same myself. I have a Dakine tuning kit and a couple other useful tools, and want to get into maintaining my skis on my own, so I can increase their longevity and really put them to use without having to worry about paying extra.

where should I start?


Id start by wiping/drying off the skis after the day to avoid rust on the edge. As far a maintaining the skis there is not much you can do to preserve them.
Jan 31 2023 12:52PM
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weastcoat
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are you hitting rails / boxes on your Vishnus ?
Jan 31 2023 1:36PM
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lluscho
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weatcoastare you hitting rails / boxes on your Vishnus ?


yes
Jan 31 2023 1:36PM
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weastcoat
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gorpfiendyes


You don’t want to necessarily “tune” your edges then. You’re gonna want to detune. Sharp edges will catch rather badly when you’re sliding anything. It’s common practice to detune round off your edges underfoot (let’s say from 6 inches above your toe piece to 6 inches below your heel piece) so you’re not getting caught up. This will also increase the longevity of your edges… sharp edges crack way easier than dull ones from my experiences. You can even give your tips and tails a light detune to minimize your chances of getting caught up when doing nosebutters, tailbutters, reverts, etc.
Jan 31 2023 1:40PM
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johnblaze
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Just wax them. Tuning you skis removes ski giving you less ski each time. Tune enough you have no ski left.
Feb 1 2023 10:23AM
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