Official Ski/Binding Maintenance Thread - Gear Talk

Official Ski/Binding Main - Gear Talk - Forums

Score: 11

<< First < Prev 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 .. 15 Next > Last >>

<< Back to thread listing

Subject: Official Ski/Binding Maintenance Thread

no_steeze

Karma : 305925
23231 Posts
@th1337
icon

Apr 21 2009
10:27:06PM

As all of us know, it is very important to know how to use/maintain your ski equipment, so my hope for this thread is to have everyone post videos or picture tutorials on how to do various forms of ski maintenance, whether it's adjusting bindings, waxing skis, dulling edges, anything, but just so you know where to look when you have basic questions about this sort of thing

I'll put 2 videos in the OP:

How to Take Apart/Bend FKS

by me

FKS from Alex Berner on Vimeo.

How to Wax Your Skis

by mrstskier

How to Wax skis from Thomas O'Connell on Vimeo.

Next up just a few tips:

When you get home from skiing you should do 3 things:

1. take your skis inside and leave them there

2. wipe your bases and edges with a cloth or rag

3. pull your skis apart and lean them against a wall with the bases sticking up

Now it's your turn, post tips, stories, tutorials, anything relating to ski maintenance because it can greatly increase the life and performance of your gear

**DISCLAIMER**

A LOT OF THESE THINGS REQUIRE BASIC SHOP SKILL, PROPER TOOLS, AND EXPERIENCE. DO EVERYTHING AT YOUR OWN RISK AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE ABLE TO EXECUTE ALL OF THESE DIFFERENT PROCESSES. THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU RISK THE LIFE OF YOUR GEAR AND MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING

This goes for advice giving as well, make sure you possess knowledge of the subject you're providing advice for because it can jeopardize people's safety if you give them false tips. So either make sure you know what you're saying or put in your post that you're just kinda guessing

09 185 JJ REVIEW
http://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/443198/

"People always ask me, 'is it worth it, getting hurt that much?' and the answer is yes, I would do it all over again, have six more season ending injuries in the next 10 years to keep doing what we get to do, there's nothing better than sliding down snow and flying through the air"
--RIP Shane, you will be missed

gnarles.
Karma: 28991
2518 Posts
Addict
icon

Nov 17 2010
12:25:29AM

possibly getting dakine wax for christmas anyone no if its anygood

Well, to do those, first you need a dump truck to carry your nut sack around in....-nmcmullen

DRISKEY$
Karma: 31936
2988 Posts
Addict
icon

Nov 17 2010
2:26:24PM

Quoting gnarles. from Nov 17 2010 12:25:29:
possibly getting dakine wax for christmas anyone no if its anygood

Any wax will do provided its for the right temp. Fluoro carbons (FL) work the best. And make sure you melt it in with an iron and scrape it off. It lasts much longer than a rub on wax. I like One Ball Jay personally.

OOPS POW SURPRISE! OOOOOHHHHH!!!

-formerly known as publicenemy1023-

pigglywiggly$
Karma: 82690
4425 Posts
No Life
icon

Nov 17 2010
5:19:48PM

Quoting gnarles. from Nov 17 2010 12:25:29:
possibly getting dakine wax for christmas anyone no if its anygood

I use the all temp stuff and havent found an issue with it at all yet. It seems like im just as fast as everyone else...

but i may get like 2 different waxes that are specific temp just to see. does anyone know if it will even make that big of a difference?

"filthier than finger banging your little sister and finding your dad's wedding ring"
-dave...

"so whatever, she's drunk, she won't remember."
-ECB

SOLID 7
----------------------------------------

SKI THE SPRINGS

I_Am_Mod$
Karma: 179674
12880 Posts
Crazy Fool
icon

Nov 18 2010
7:16:53AM

Quoting pigglywiggly$ from Nov 17 2010 5:19:48:
I use the all temp stuff and havent found an issue with it at all yet. It seems like im just as fast as everyone else...

but i may get like 2 different waxes that are specific temp just to see. does anyone know if it will even make that big of a difference?

if you're skiing alone you won't notice it, but if you're cruising with buddies and have several traversing sections or flat parts you'll see immediately who has waxed their planks properly ....

Belgium represent !
Once You drop in, it's all "Hakuna Matata" !

"The windows are vertical how am i going to poop on those?"-Killabees
"God isn't black, you fucking moron!"-Shibby
"I shit rainbows and sneeze glitter."-Arabian

http://www.vimeo.com/user117719

bustinthejus$
Karma: 28725
2474 Posts
Addict
icon

Nov 22 2010
7:53:30PM

So I'm getting my new skis in a few days, so I'm going to have to prep some new skis soon... And I did some reading, and would this be a good procedure?

Hot scrape with a warm temp wax (yellow?)2-3 times until wax shavings come off clean. Then do 2-3 more coats of regular hot waxing (wax, wait 30mins or more, scrape, then brush) with the warm wax. Finally, apply a cold wax, wait for it to dry, scrape, and brush, and then use gradually warmer waxes. Finally, once I've gone up to the warmest wax I have, just scrape and brush it all again and apply my chosen wax for the day.

Anybody have suggestions for improvements for my procedure?

Thanks!

shmad$
Karma: 36927
1044 Posts
Insane
icon

Nov 22 2010
11:16:48PM

So after an pimp day of shralping pow at crystal this early season, i was pleasantly surprised to find 4 core shots, each a quarter of an inch- to half an inch in diameter. Also have a nice gouge, not to the core but on the surface about half an inch in width, an inch in length, maybe a 16th of an inch in depth. i have some alpha 2's, clear base. Should I get them repaired right away, or wait a bit knowing that i have some more early season skiing to do?

oh and any estimates of pricing for repairs?

"chug life is a small step below gay porn" - Spork

"Why do a double-cork when you can just take a nap?" - Stevie Bell

Boax$
Karma: 200399
5412 Posts
No Life
icon

Nov 28 2010
9:30:27AM

Someone was talking about vices and supports previously in this thread. I got a photo of mine finally that I made out of wood, screws, glue and foam sheeting. These cost me about $10 and are way more simple and stable than any vice. My bench isn't usually this messy - this was after a full weekend getting my gear ready for winter.

www.boax.co.uk - Boax Headwear, shipping worldwide

minibus4$
Karma: 12552
518 Posts
Ridiculous
icon

Nov 28 2010
2:21:36PM

^What type of material did you use on top of the blocks to keep the skis in place?

Business in the front and party in the back is what i live by.

Boax$
Karma: 200399
5412 Posts
No Life
icon

Nov 29 2010
11:46:32AM

Quoting minibus4$ from Nov 28 2010 2:21:36:
^What type of material did you use on top of the blocks to keep the skis in place?

2mm foam sheets (from eBay), and they're underneath the feet too. It's pretty grippy but rubber would have been better, like a chopped up inner tube or something.

www.boax.co.uk - Boax Headwear, shipping worldwide

gnarles.
Karma: 28991
2518 Posts
Addict
icon

Nov 29 2010
5:36:53PM

any one no how to prevent top sheet chipping my reno jibs are all chipped up and ive only skied on them for 5 days

Well, to do those, first you need a dump truck to carry your nut sack around in....-nmcmullen

B-runge$
Karma: 90223
16483 Posts
Post Whore
icon

Nov 29 2010
5:54:44PM

can anyone tell me if my garage is too cold to wax my skis in right now?

its like 33 outside and like 40 ish in there and i needa wax new skis and have heard "warm and dry" many times in relation to waxing

i think ill do it anyway because theyre brand new bases and they need to be impregnated with wax but any guidance is helpful for the future

"how was it"
"lets just say, if i tried to masturbate right now, a little flag would come out that says "bang"-Thomas

"you buy drugs, i buy jeans, i don't tell you how much your fucking weed should cost, get the fuck out."-steezemeister

"It is thomas's life goal to post things in threads that convey his personal relationship with the on3p guys."- Alex Berner

minibus4$
Karma: 12552
518 Posts
Ridiculous
icon

Nov 29 2010
9:23:31PM

Kinda obvious but if your garage has a heater then turn it on. I'd bring my skis inside your house and get them room temp and then wax then. The warmer the bases the more wax the absorb.

Business in the front and party in the back is what i live by.

gnarles.
Karma: 28991
2518 Posts
Addict
icon

Dec 3 2010
1:35:36AM

Quoting gnarles. from Nov 29 2010 5:36:53:
any one no how to prevent top sheet chipping my reno jibs are all chipped up and ive only skied on them for 5 days

any one its pretty bad and i want it to stop

Well, to do those, first you need a dump truck to carry your nut sack around in....-nmcmullen

B-runge$
Karma: 90223
16483 Posts
Post Whore
icon

Dec 3 2010
9:15:17AM

Quoting gnarles. from Dec 3 2010 1:35:36:
any one its pretty bad and i want it to stop

theres no way other than learn how to not bash your god damn skis together

it going to happen, it happens to all skis
it doesnt affect anything
cry about it

PaleCelery$
Karma: 152225
7107 Posts
Crazy Fool
icon

Dec 4 2010
1:45:22PM

Quoting gnarles. from Dec 3 2010 1:35:36:
any one its pretty bad and i want it to stop

if its hanging off cut if with a razor blade so it doesnt catch on shit, other than that, get over it.

i've always wondered what that would be like, like legitly opening a girls vajayjay and just dumping sand in it - ECB$

omIV$
Karma: 36715
1887 Posts
Insane
icon

Dec 4 2010
8:04:15PM

Quoting gnarles. from Nov 29 2010 5:36:53:
any one no how to prevent top sheet chipping my reno jibs are all chipped up and ive only skied on them for 5 days

You should definitely get a big plastic cover to put on your skis, just like my grandmother does for her living room:

you may not be able to functionally do anything with the skis, but they'll be clean after you die!

Dartmouth '13

http://leftfootinfrontofright.tumblr.com/

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010_swimsuit/winter/lindsey-vonn/10_lindsey-vonn_1.html

A life for the night / Dear Lord, you've took so many of my people / I'm just wondering why...
Doug. Shane. CR. Rest peacefully, skiers past.

.skiperisher.
Karma: 12674
322 Posts
Loner
icon

Dec 5 2010
9:44:34PM

if its really bad put some epoxy on on the places where its chipped

skiing is a serious addiction, probaly compared to crack

Mr-conutco
Karma: 13503
333 Posts
Loner
icon

Dec 6 2010
12:58:56PM

ok so my local shope cost 100$ to mount my skis. i dont have that money and i was thinking about mounting them myself. my dad works with 1000$ cabnits every day so he would help me and he has the experince. would this be a good idea?

PaleCelery$
Karma: 152225
7107 Posts
Crazy Fool
icon

Dec 6 2010
7:46:22PM

Quoting Mr-conutco from Dec 6 2010 12:58:56:
ok so my local shope cost 100$ to mount my skis. i dont have that money and i was thinking about mounting them myself. my dad works with 1000$ cabnits every day so he would help me and he has the experince. would this be a good idea?

I would say no.... but if you really want to I cannot stop you.

i've always wondered what that would be like, like legitly opening a girls vajayjay and just dumping sand in it - ECB$

gnarles.
Karma: 28991
2518 Posts
Addict
icon

Dec 6 2010
8:43:44PM

damm it only cost me $20 to get mine mounted

Well, to do those, first you need a dump truck to carry your nut sack around in....-nmcmullen

bustinthejus$
Karma: 28725
2474 Posts
Addict
icon

Dec 6 2010
10:21:03PM

Just go to a legit shop. Shouldn't cost anywhere near that much to get them mounted, and if u got the skis from them, it should be free!

Mr-conutco
Karma: 13503
333 Posts
Loner
icon

Dec 6 2010
11:44:28PM

never mind the bindings fit the pre existing holes but thanks for the offers.

Shaham$
Karma: 24391
2126 Posts
Addict
icon

Dec 11 2010
7:33:56PM

Hey mrstskier, when's that video of you prepping your Viciks going to be available to the common NSer?

william_dahl
Karma: 564
11 Posts
Newb
icon

Dec 13 2010
5:38:03PM

does anyone know where i can buy a ski waxing set. with all the needed equipment, to get your skis nice and easy going in the park

Dvacc20
Karma: 6997
347 Posts
Loner
icon

Dec 14 2010
10:25:31AM

Quoting william_dahl from Dec 13 2010 5:38:03:
does anyone know where i can buy a ski waxing set. with all the needed equipment, to get your skis nice and easy going in the park

http://www.dakine.com/ski/accessories/tuning/super-tune/

This is the kit on my christmas list haha

Balto

Karma: 435645
24934 Posts
@th1337
icon

Dec 14 2010
9:03:40PM

Quoting Shaham$ from Dec 11 2010 7:33:56:
Hey mrstskier, when's that video of you prepping your Viciks going to be available to the common NSer?

exporting now

Remember when skiing was about the skiing and not the money? Thanks for ruining that people.

http://tophotowa.wordpress.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/toconnellphotography/

Shaham$
Karma: 24391
2126 Posts
Addict
icon

Dec 14 2010
9:08:50PM

Quoting Balto

from Dec 14 2010 9:03:40:
exporting now

You are a very kind young chap.

Balto

Karma: 435645
24934 Posts
@th1337
icon

Dec 14 2010
9:14:32PM

by the way, i just replaced some missing edge under foot on my park skis, just thought I would let some of you know, it was very easy to do

Remember when skiing was about the skiing and not the money? Thanks for ruining that people.

http://tophotowa.wordpress.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/toconnellphotography/

Balto

Karma: 435645
24934 Posts
@th1337
icon

Dec 15 2010
12:53:47AM

Remember when skiing was about the skiing and not the money? Thanks for ruining that people.

http://tophotowa.wordpress.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/toconnellphotography/

Balto

Karma: 435645
24934 Posts
@th1337
icon

Dec 15 2010
1:00:20AM

^please note, i was a little under the influence when making this, so thats why i miss named some things

Remember when skiing was about the skiing and not the money? Thanks for ruining that people.

http://tophotowa.wordpress.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/toconnellphotography/

Mr_pretzel

Karma: 111918
4470 Posts
No Life
icon

Dec 15 2010
2:18:36AM

Quoting Balto

from Dec 15 2010 1:00:20:
^please note, i was a little under the influence when making this, so thats why i miss named some things

Nice audi.

OMG3P

DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILDREN TO DIE AT THE HANDS OF THE CHINKS BECAUSE YOU BOUGHT LINES?!?! - K_M

Wait, so let me get this straight. Leigh Powis is from a mountain town called Snowpark New Zealand located in the U.K. region of Canadia? Can someone verify? - Jibjib

i'd fuck her so hard she'd be like "oh Gator please, be gentle" and i'd be like "GATOR DOES WHATEVER THE FUCK HE WANTS" - Gator.

gnarles.
Karma: 28991
2518 Posts
Addict
icon

Dec 19 2010
8:16:45PM

any one no how to fix edge crack if there is a way. I have 6 right underfoot on one of my moment reno jibs with only 11 days of riding on them. I have also sent them an email but if they cant warranty then i would like to try and fix them

Well, to do those, first you need a dump truck to carry your nut sack around in....-nmcmullen

CCampbell-A1
Karma: 31805
264 Posts
Loner
icon

Dec 22 2010
6:08:42PM

I've been trying to get the brakes off of a pair of Axials (the ones with the round dildo heel, Axial 120s), and I can't figure out how to do it. Can anyone help? Apologies if this is already in the thread, didn't see it.

B-runge$
Karma: 90223
16483 Posts
Post Whore
icon

Dec 23 2010
12:44:36AM

turn the screw^
lol

BroNamath
Karma: 632
101 Posts
Pro
icon

Dec 23 2010
8:48:16PM

i hear flouro wax dries out your bases, is this true? i have sintered bases

W3 B3 ST3@dy M()BBin

CCampbell-A1
Karma: 31805
264 Posts
Loner
icon

Dec 23 2010
10:25:55PM

Quoting B-runge$ from Dec 23 2010 12:44:36:
turn the screw^
lol

Not the new Axial 2, the old ones. There is no screw.

B-runge$
Karma: 90223
16483 Posts
Post Whore
icon

Dec 24 2010
2:35:19AM

oh
i was high

YooperSteeze
Karma: 13587
1220 Posts
Insane
icon

Dec 24 2010
6:02:04PM

Quoting B-runge$ from Dec 24 2010 2:35:19:
oh
i was high

Best excuse ever

"You guys are straight hattin on me because i hit a guy with my car? You guys are cool... " -Jib-Ninja

Afterbang your pants off!

tBatt
Karma: 273448
9555 Posts
Crazy Fool
icon

Dec 25 2010
10:50:45AM

Quoting aoe$ from Apr 22 2009 6:33:29:
Sounds good. Thanks for clarification mods. Disclaimer: The following should only be attempted if you a) Don't have access to a professional ski shop/jig b) if you have a very good idea what you're doing.

How To: Freehand Mount Ski Bindings from steve power on Vimeo.

Extremely useful link to TGR if you're doing this
Paper templates for just about every binding. They've been successfully used and verified by guys over there. This should make mounting skis yourself MUCH faster and easier.

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153971

"when the government says its necessary to see your genitals, the terrorists have won." - geteducated

But still for a forum that has swayed so many internet contests, fuel tv should be a cake walk. Go go gadget newschoolers.
-J.D.

.cam.
Karma: 26650
1837 Posts
Insane
icon

Dec 26 2010
9:59:24PM

I just got new 2011 kung fujas and lack the equipment to tune them and all. I am wondering if it would be good for me to get some rub on wax (http://www.reliableracing.com/detail.cfm?edp=11148236) and rub that on before I go skiing. Also during the season I probably get my skis tuned for every 15 days riding. Would using a rub on wax ever few days or everyday help or is it pretty much useless?

"one time a gaper asked if i could spinny tornado corkscrew ollie so i threw him off the chair. true story"~shmad
"No poles is like getting your dick blown by a guy. It might feel ok... but it's still gay."~Tokemon

Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.

FREE KARMA
http://tiny.cc/free-karma

Shaham$
Karma: 24391
2126 Posts
Addict
icon

Dec 27 2010
8:44:01PM

Quoting .cam. from Dec 26 2010 9:59:24:
I just got new 2011 kung fujas and lack the equipment to tune them and all. I am wondering if it would be good for me to get some rub on wax (http://www.reliableracing.com/detail.cfm?edp=11148236) and rub that on before I go skiing. Also during the season I probably get my skis tuned for every 15 days riding. Would using a rub on wax ever few days or everyday help or is it pretty much useless?

I haven't tried rub on, but I heard it just scrapes off after a couple runs. You could learn how to use a cork and try to cork the wax in, I don't know how to do that though, I just heard it's a decent substitute for iron.

gnarles.
Karma: 28991
2518 Posts
Addict
icon

Dec 31 2010
8:45:04PM

Quoting gnarles. from Dec 19 2010 8:16:45:
any one no how to fix edge crack if there is a way. I have 6 right underfoot on one of my moment reno jibs with only 11 days of riding on them. I have also sent them an email but if they cant warranty then i would like to try and fix them

well moment isnt warrantying them so is there any way to fix them

Well, to do those, first you need a dump truck to carry your nut sack around in....-nmcmullen

TPC$
Karma: 54422
11477 Posts
Crazy Fool
icon

Dec 31 2010
8:54:42PM

So i have some rossi look 12's with like a 85 mm break on them i think(havent measured)

and i want to bend them to fit my ninthwards that have a waist of 111.

would this work, or even give me enough room?

NEED CUSTOM STICKERS?

My shoes are cool, but my skis are saucy
www.ninthward.com

B-runge$
Karma: 90223
16483 Posts
Post Whore
icon

Dec 31 2010
11:03:12PM

ive seen stock fks breaks bent to 130 so it will probably work

Jimmy.$
Karma: 20501
2931 Posts
Addict
icon

Jan 2 2011
6:26:49PM

Two dumb questions that had me thinking, just curious and won't stop doing it based on the answer.

1. Does transporting my skis with a Thule alter the camber?
2. Does it mess with the waxed bases (wind)?

FS: 7 3/4 Jiberish New Era.
Grey w/ purple J-Crown.

Macaulay.Culkin
Karma: 12782
446 Posts
Ridiculous
icon

Jan 2 2011
9:21:31PM

Quoting B-runge$ from Dec 31 2010 11:03:12:
ive seen stock fks breaks bent to 130 so it will probably work

yea my stock brakes on my eps are bent about that much.

B-runge$
Karma: 90223
16483 Posts
Post Whore
icon

Jan 2 2011
9:59:31PM

Quoting Macaulay.Culkin from Jan 2 2011 9:21:31:
yea my stock brakes on my eps are bent about that much.

and ive seen them.....

TPC$
Karma: 54422
11477 Posts
Crazy Fool
icon

Jan 2 2011
10:22:28PM

I'll try and bend them tomorrow if i find time. they are super old, so i feel like they will break, so i think applying fire and great force will do the trick

NEED CUSTOM STICKERS?

My shoes are cool, but my skis are saucy
www.ninthward.com

B-runge$
Karma: 90223
16483 Posts
Post Whore
icon

Jan 2 2011
10:34:38PM

i think fire might further weaken them
idk tho
i have no experience with these matters

TPC$
Karma: 54422
11477 Posts
Crazy Fool
icon

Jan 2 2011
10:36:33PM

wouldnt it make the metal softer and more "bendable" while its hot and not brittle.

all else fails if they do break, does anybody know where one can aquire some rossi look 12 breaks?

NEED CUSTOM STICKERS?

My shoes are cool, but my skis are saucy
www.ninthward.com

All times are EST (-5); The current time is 1:05AM

<< First < Prev 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 .. 15 Next > Last >>

Reply Thread

<< Back to thread listing - Previous Page

Official Ski/Binding Main - Gear Talk - Forums

Related News Articles

Official Guide Book

2013 MFD All Time Touring Binding System Explained #SIA2012

2013 MFD All Time Touring Binding System Explained #SIA2012

The Life of a wanna be east coast ski bum

Member Of The Month

Vids Being Watched

Pics Recently Viewed

Latest News