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Skis rusting

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Woody.
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I bought a pair of used kartels and they were fine when I bought them. Since then I’ve skied probably 10 days and I’m noticing rust on the edges. Should I be worried?
3 years ago
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BrandoComando
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Wipe off the snow after you ski. If your edges stay wet, they'll rust.
3 years ago
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ADtheHoodlum
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Wax them and it should just come off. Worst case ontario just use a file or a edge sharpener.
3 years ago
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andrewsmart
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It also depends on how you store your skis. I found my edges would rust when stored horizontal or left in my ski bag, but keeping them verticle so the snow can drip right or just wiping them helps.
3 years ago
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KCoCM
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i wipe my edges down nearly every time i ski
3 years ago
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Session
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Metal rusts when you leave it wet. Dry them off. Gummi the rust spots.
3 years ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Came here to say this
SessionGummi the rust spots.
3 years ago
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mountaindewgirl
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SessionMetal rusts when you leave it wet. Dry them off. Gummi the rust spots.

Gummi the rust and take it in for a full tune every once in a while
3 years ago
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Casey
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Rail some corduroy it’s the skiing version of an Italian tune up. Works 2 out of 3 times, every time.
3 years ago
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Chrischi69
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I try to lay my skis vertical and let the water and snow drip off
3 years ago
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Neives_tiddies
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SessionMetal rusts when you leave it wet. Dry them off. Gummi the rust spots.


I love my gummy stone, probably not using it right but it feels productive
3 years ago
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Woody.
Posts: 435 - Karma: 4,888
BrandoComandoWipe off the snow after you ski. If your edges stay wet, they'll rust.


Probably explains it. I’ve been on a road trip and just leave my skis in the rocket box whereas I usually hang them at home.
3 years ago
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