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tuning edges

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CTripper
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i just got an edge tuning tool, but i dont know what to set the bevel at for my skis. i hae 01 skogens, can anyone help?
-Chris

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Nov 3 2002 5:01PM
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MKEstracer
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90 degree side is good for all around, i believe salomon edges are 89 degree from the factory. unless you have a reason to, i wouldn't alter the factory setting. remember to detune your tips and tails too.
Nov 3 2002 6:01PM
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Jibmaster_J
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you can also dull the edges right under the binding to prevent any snags on rails, but it also makes the skis suck at holding a carve.


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Nov 3 2002 6:08PM
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Flowsion
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89, it will make it so you don't catch an edge as easily
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Nov 4 2002 3:32PM
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heavymetalwinner
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89 degrees. we do all skis at my shop at 89 degrees except for specialty race skis.
Nov 4 2002 8:31PM
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Krongos
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ive always done mine at 90, maybe ill try 89


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Nov 5 2002 12:36AM
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Chadatbreck
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haha, tuned skis are overrated, just ski the soft stuff, so you dont need edges
Nov 6 2002 11:35PM
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Jibmaster_J
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I just got back from a swix tuning demo and they said if your doing park and newschool stuff stay just use a 90, because its the most durable. But if you are into racing or carving and shit you can drop down to 87-89, but they'll have to be sharpened more often.


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Nov 7 2002 12:19PM
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epimitheus
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honestly, dont tune your skiis for jibbing. basically the more beveled the edge, the sharper but less durable it is.(thats why you have to sharpen more)
Nov 7 2002 2:16PM
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CTripper
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when i go to vermont i dont ski the park all the time, thats why im asking.
-Chris

'you ski? oh wow no one skis anymore.'- my cousin's friend
Nov 7 2002 2:34PM
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