The plastic wax scraper might not be enough so carefully use the metal one if required.
Detune skis how to#
Here's a pretty good video on how to edge and detune your board or ski. Finally run the gummy stone over the base edge and then the side edge, tip to tail, to remove any micro-burrs.If you have a rocker (aka banana), you probably don't have to detune at all (I don't on my LibTech TRS Banana). Some park rats like to detune the whole board. Detuning will stop the board feeling too ‘grabby’ (like it wants to catch an edge), but won’t have too much of an impact on carving or turning. Detune - if you have a camber or hybrid board or skis, you may want to detune the contact points.Again finish off with a finer diamond stone. You may need more depending on the state of your edges. As a general rule, I’ll make 3 passes with the file, tip to tail. You’ll most likely feel a lot more material coming off the side edges than the base. Don’t get too carried away with the base. Place one of the finer diamond stones in your edge tool and finish off. If it needs attention, run the edge tool at the appropriate angle (for the base I always use 1° but the side angle may vary - see ' Angles' section below), tip to tail (I always like to file in the direction of travel - personal preference). If the base edge looks good, leave it alone.Always make sure that the file is positioned in the edge tool in the correct direction before starting (most files will have an arrow).If the edges are relatively undamaged, use the gummy stone to clean them up a little before hitting with your edge tool. Remove any burrs or deep nicks with the file.Sometimes the edging tool can scrape off some of the wax so it makes sense to wax after edging. I like to attend to the edges before waxing. If you have the luxury of having a bench then even better! As long as you can access the edges, and you’ve got someone to hold your board or ski, you can make-do without a work bench. I've made do with plastic tubs (turned upside down), strong cardboard boxes, chairs and even car tyres. Work stand - I wish I had one but my nomadic life doesn't allow me to carry one around.For now, we'll concentrate on edging and waxing and I'll add this section later on). P-Tex and lighter (for filling in large gouges.An old sheet to collect the metal filings and scraped wax.A normal medium-cut file and a soft (grey) gummy stone.I've just purchased the SKS Multi Tuner and I'm pretty happy with it. I just use my edge tool to do my base edge (if required - you don't need to do the base as much as the side in my experience). I have three stones - course, medium and fine) and if you really want to get fancy a separate base tool. Edge tool (with file and possibly some diamond stones.Dish washing scourer - the nylon ones (usually green) not the metal ones!.I've used methylated spirits or even a spray bottle with a water/cleaning vinegar mixture in the past. There are differing opinions on base cleaners and whether they dry out your base so use what you feel comfortable with.
Waxing iron (you could use an ordinary iron just make sure it doesn't have steam holes on the base).However, this article is designed to teach you to keep your skis or snowboards in great condition between shop visits.
Detune skis pro#
Sometimes there may be too much damage or a base grind is needed, so occasionally I'll get a pro to tune our boards. I've been edging and waxing our 'boards since our season in Banff in 2007 and any of our friends' boards who trust me to have a go. And before I progress any further, the disclaimer to this article is that I'm very much an amateur at both but I've picked up tips and skills over the years from friends (thanks mainly to Steve G!) and online videos. If you're skiing or snowboarding for more than a week a year, it's probably a good idea to learn the basics of edging and waxing your gear.