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So I'm on the summer setup binge and have been out seshing whenever I can. I'm getting really frustrated as I can't lock on nearly as well with my trashed skis (they're like 108) and just cannot get the hang of it. So I have my Rayzrs which I would like to use, but I'm afraid of potentially ruining those nice bases with dirt and every once in a while a small gouge. Would it be ok if I just used the Rayzrs and hot scraped them often? Or would it be best to keep thrashing on the old skis and keep the kittens for the mountain . Any input gets k+
Main problem would not be the dirt , but the small stones in it ... These will definetly leave some serious damage to your base if you land on them . Just try covering everything in turf and you should be good
tvd2202Main problem would not be the dirt , but the small stones in it ... These will definetly leave some serious damage to your base if you land on them . Just try covering everything in turf and you should be good
Yea I actually don't have any money for turf, but I've been trying to cover the landing in a couple old tarps and it's been helping cut down on the dirt issue
stone grinding your bases is recommended at the end of a season, and a coat of wax to preserve them through the summer months.
how you choose to base grind is up to you, i prefer grass and dirt gaps as well as sidewalk and concrete surfing for the perfect bevels......
On top of the dirt and any small stones in the dirt, I wouldn't want to go raking my nice new bases over turf either.
I'd say stick your dedicated summer set up skis for now. If you do learn anything new on them, think how much easier it'll be when you take it to snow on your Rayzrs.
shin-bangSo I'm on the summer setup binge and have been out seshing whenever I can. I'm getting really frustrated as I can't lock on nearly as well with my trashed skis (they're like 108) and just cannot get the hang of it. So I have my Rayzrs which I would like to use, but I'm afraid of potentially ruining those nice bases with dirt and every once in a while a small gouge. Would it be ok if I just used the Rayzrs and hot scraped them often? Or would it be best to keep thrashing on the old skis and keep the kittens for the mountain . Any input gets k+
Maybe find something to cover your actuall base. I thought I saw in a tc episode a while back, when they went sand skiing and they covered base in...Micah or something? Maybe cut that out to size, and throw a lot of duck tape to hold it on as sort of like a base for your base?
