Some tips for ski equipment maintenance

makemedie · 09-01-06, 11:45 PM

A lot of people invest in skis only to realize later that skis are very delicate equipment and require maintenance too. I found a link to a website with extensive detailed ski maintence tips on it. Check it out here -

http://classic.mountainzone.com/gear/99/ski/tune/

blank260 · 10-01-06, 08:33 PM

Wow, great site. I didn't even know half the stuff on there and I've been skiing for years. Well, I guess this is a good time to start doing what I should. Thanks for the site.

Dizaster · 17-04-06, 06:48 AM

Nice site, I'm still too new to realize the important stuff about skiing, but eventually this site will come in handy, thanks alot.

Khaotic · 17-04-06, 07:12 AM

Interesting, didn't realize there was so much to do for taking care of skiis, guess I learn something everyday.

sparky · 22-04-06, 05:40 PM

Hmmm, luckily I still am renting my equipment.

How much does it cost to maintain your ski equipment? After my next ski holiday I was considering buying my own but would obviously like to know all costs involved.

ebittner · 14-05-06, 07:13 AM

That is a really good point and that is why I rent either for the day or for the season becasue then I do not have to take care of the skis and they are always in good shape.

Michael · 14-05-06, 10:09 AM

Great link, thanks for posting it.

canadianskier · 30-12-06, 03:36 AM

http://www.kuu.com/how2tune.htm

Here is another good website for tuning instruction. There is a pdf file you can download and print. I printed it out and keep a copy around just in case I need some info. They also sell wax and tuning equipment. Very good stuff too.

canyonmanny · 15-02-11, 07:57 PM

With a little tlc your ski's will ski noticeably better. Even just regular waxing helps.

Skibie · 09-09-19, 09:47 AM

At least get your skis sharpened.
If you don't have good wax, you won't glide as well.
But with bad edges, you will fail on icy spots :-)

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30-12-06, 03:36 AM	#8
canadianskier Shredder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 44	http://www.kuu.com/how2tune.htm Here is another good website for tuning instruction. There is a pdf file you can download and print. I printed it out and keep a copy around just in case I need some info. They also sell wax and tuning equipment. Very good stuff too. __________________ When you come to a fork in the trail......... take it.

09-09-19, 09:47 AM	#10
Skibie Respect Snow Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 5	At least get your skis sharpened. If you don't have good wax, you won't glide as well. But with bad edges, you will fail on icy spots :-) __________________

17-04-06, 06:48 AM	#3
Dizaster I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25	Nice site, I'm still too new to realize the important stuff about skiing, but eventually this site will come in handy, thanks alot.

17-04-06, 07:12 AM	#4
Khaotic I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 24	Interesting, didn't realize there was so much to do for taking care of skiis, guess I learn something everyday.

22-04-06, 05:40 PM	#5
sparky I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25	Hmmm, luckily I still am renting my equipment. How much does it cost to maintain your ski equipment? After my next ski holiday I was considering buying my own but would obviously like to know all costs involved.

14-05-06, 07:13 AM	#6
ebittner I haven't picked a title Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	That is a really good point and that is why I rent either for the day or for the season becasue then I do not have to take care of the skis and they are always in good shape.

14-05-06, 10:09 AM	#7
Michael I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 391	Great link, thanks for posting it.

15-02-11, 07:57 PM	#9
canyonmanny I haven't picked a title Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 8	With a little tlc your ski's will ski noticeably better. Even just regular waxing helps.