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Opinion about waxing skis before use

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gipsykillas
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Wazzup newschoolers
i need som opinons about what people think about waxing skis before they use them.
Do you do it, or do feel like it dosen't make any difference
Jun 22 2013 12:57PM
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B-Right-On
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If you have sintered bases then you can get by waxing them every 5-7 days of skiing, but if you have extruded bases you'll need to wax them every other time you ski or else they'll be slow as a snail
Jun 22 2013 1:50PM
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NinetyFour
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I would wax. Helps give the ski a longer life and you will definitely notice a performance benefit on the way down the mountain. Wax often and regularly if you ride a lot, and want to keep them performing well.
Jun 22 2013 2:16PM
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B-Right-On
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This, and wax will help if you hit rocks or if your sliding rails
Jun 22 2013 2:19PM
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gipsykillas
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thanks for the help, i will wax my skis as often as i can
Jun 23 2013 8:06AM
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Faction
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Agree with this !
Also, if you're planning to not use your skis for a longer period, like during the summer, wax them generously so the wax would cover the edges : it will protect your edges from rust and the base from drying.
Jun 23 2013 9:54AM
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The_Polock
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WAX them.  Sharpen your edges once in a while too!
Jun 23 2013 9:59AM
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GeorgiaJibber
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No, don't sharpen edges, go through them with a gummy stone to eliminate the knicks and burrs
Jun 23 2013 6:15PM
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tomPietrowski
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^ unless your only a rail rider of course sharpen your edges. Hell even if your a park rat only have your edges sharpened now and again and the define them again, it will keep them much better in the long run.
Jun 23 2013 6:34PM
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tomPietrowski
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that should say detune not define.

come ns get a edit feature here already
Jun 23 2013 7:06PM
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Cleapster
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Always wax its good for your chubby buddys
Jun 25 2013 3:18AM
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The_Polock
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Eliminating knicks and burrs is sharpening your skis dumb ass.
Jun 25 2013 4:53PM
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ThundaKilla
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Not necessarily, when you are sharpening you are bringing the edges back to a sharp 90 degree angle. When you are detuning you are trying to round the edges to eliminate catching on rails boxes etc. Both help eliminating nicks and burrs, but a park skier would never sharpen his edges.
Jun 25 2013 5:57PM
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tomPietrowski
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But if you try to eliminate burs without first sharpening you will destroy whatever tool you use. If you sharpen first you can then detune and save your tools. I know it's kind of backwards but if you sharpen first its easier to detune and keep the edge good. Obviously once you have detuned once you can never fully sharpen them again, but just by having them sharpened will mean you get rid of all the burrs much more effectively.
Jun 25 2013 6:11PM
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snowpocalypse
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No Not at all. That's de-burring the edge and is done with a gummy stone. You sharpen your skis with a file and guides bring your base and side edge to a degree bevel. Dumb Ass.
Jun 25 2013 6:18PM
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tomPietrowski
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If you try to deburr with a gummy stone you will just end up with a destroyed gummy stone. You need to have those burrs removed before using a gummy to detune
Jun 25 2013 6:23PM
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snowpocalypse
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Tell that to my 5 year old stone that has a sweet groove trench into it. I run it side edge to base 4 to 5 times. Then switch tip to tail and has not failed me yet. The only chunk in it was from getting caught on a piece of top sheet.
Jun 25 2013 6:30PM
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tomPietrowski
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Burrs do not usually occur on the top edge. If you run that stone down the side of your edge where the burrs are it will be destroyed long before the burr is fully gone
Jun 25 2013 6:35PM
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snowpocalypse
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Dude are you really arguing with me over how I use my gummy stone. Telling me I don't know how and what I am doing with it? Its a gummy stone! Your a cool guy ski tech we get it. Go buff wax some rental skis.
Jun 25 2013 6:41PM
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tomPietrowski
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ok mate enjoy deburring your skis with a gummy stone haha
Jun 25 2013 6:45PM
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