I need my skis sharpened and the price at my ski hill went up...way up. I checked online to see about buying the tools myself but I find there's alot of choices out there. I remember reading last winter that some people on this board sharpen their skis themselves. What works best? I'm looking for something easy and reasonable. Thanks!
Nora
Ski Sharpening Tools
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steveb
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Really there's not much you need.
1 An old iron. used to melt the wax onto the skis and spread it out
2. Scraper, used to remove wax. You're actually forcing wax into the base material when you scrape.
3. Scotch brite pad to buff the scraped base.
4. Edge sharpening file. Usually about $40 most ski shops will have them and show you how to use it.
Something to put the skis on when you do it.
If you don't have a clue what you're doing, get the stuff and I'll show you how to use it all.
1 An old iron. used to melt the wax onto the skis and spread it out
2. Scraper, used to remove wax. You're actually forcing wax into the base material when you scrape.
3. Scotch brite pad to buff the scraped base.
4. Edge sharpening file. Usually about $40 most ski shops will have them and show you how to use it.
Something to put the skis on when you do it.
If you don't have a clue what you're doing, get the stuff and I'll show you how to use it all.
Regional Ozone Team rider
Hey I know Dakine makes a tune kit with iron,edge sharpener,scraper,wax,and I cant exactly remember what else it includes but its a nice thing to have if your thinking of doing your own tunes. I work at Extreme Action Sports in Minnetonka and I have a Dakine account so I could order it for you give me a call if your interested.
Peter
ExtremeActionSports
4336 Shady Oak Road
Minnetonka, MN 55343
http://www.extremeairstore.com
(952)933-2247
ExtremeActionSports
4336 Shady Oak Road
Minnetonka, MN 55343
http://www.extremeairstore.com
(952)933-2247
Hi Peter,
I've been wanting to check out your store but I'm about an hour+ out of town. For waxing I've been using Swix Glidewax in a can. It's apply, dry buff and go. It doesn't get much easier than that and works great. All the information on line about sharpening is pretty confusing as it ranges from pocket sharpeners to expensive complex set ups. I'm looking for info on which is easy yet still effective to use. I'll be up at Swede on Sat afternoon...hopefully I can talk to you then. Thanks for the reply!
BTW I'm down here by Lake Pepin and it was fantastic yesterday. The ice is as smooth as can be and covered with about 3 to 4 inches of fluffy snow...no slush or tracks of any kind
Other than ours! The wind had blown off the early snow so the Lake froze over good and the last snow is just sitting on it. Not bonded but my skis did well yesterday.
I've been wanting to check out your store but I'm about an hour+ out of town. For waxing I've been using Swix Glidewax in a can. It's apply, dry buff and go. It doesn't get much easier than that and works great. All the information on line about sharpening is pretty confusing as it ranges from pocket sharpeners to expensive complex set ups. I'm looking for info on which is easy yet still effective to use. I'll be up at Swede on Sat afternoon...hopefully I can talk to you then. Thanks for the reply!
BTW I'm down here by Lake Pepin and it was fantastic yesterday. The ice is as smooth as can be and covered with about 3 to 4 inches of fluffy snow...no slush or tracks of any kind
Other than ours! The wind had blown off the early snow so the Lake froze over good and the last snow is just sitting on it. Not bonded but my skis did well yesterday.