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SKI / BOARD TUNING & TIPS TUNING SKIS / SNOWBOARDS (It really does matter). It will make the ski / board run better with less effort.I recommend ZARDOZ NOTWAX as a rub on quick wax and I also add it to my favorite Hot Wax. My favorite hot wax is Zardoz Fluoro +. For base cleaning before waxing I recommend ZARDOZ Super Z.
Caution: Always have a professional adjust and test your bindings WAXING INFO - HOW TO Snowboards Skis
EDGING (tuning the angle of the steel edge) To set the edge requires skill and should be left to the shop. This skill can be taught ask the techs. A special tool is needed and can be ordered on line.
At a minimum, a suggested tool for the edge is a set of sharpening stones. Six inch stones in 120, 240, and 600 grit. They cost $5 at Harbor Freight Tools.
Feel your edge and find the nicks and rough spots. (get a tetanus shot) Use the stones to clean up the mess, add water while rubbing in a circle. Do not change an angle the goal here is to clean it up.
ZARDOGS' Mini Kit ski or board:
REFERENCE: How to fix cuts in base, light scratches to core shots
ZARDOZ FLUORO+, It's NEW & we helped test it over 2 years. Click for the PDF report. Tognar Ski & Snowboard Tuning, Repair & Waxing Tips & Tricks Tognar is a great site for tuning reference. be sure to order their free catalog. SNOWBOARD BINDING SETUP/STANCE how to set stance and a table with the current settings . I have been using the ZARDOZ NotWAX Felix process for over 10 years. I clean the Base. Fix P-TEX. Edge. Apply Zardoz NotWAX. Apply hot wax ,Scrape, Use scotch bright pad to buff wax, Brush tip to tail with a Bronze brush 20 times. Apply Zardoz NOTwax. I use a edge sharpener to bevel my edges for easier turning currently 1 degree base bevel and 3 degree side. see tognar for bevel values. Then off to the professionals for the binding check.
SKI / BOARD REPAIR
Top: Scratched ski, Bottom after buff, LACQUER If you get a chip in the top of your skis or board it is easy to fix. Clean area with acetone. Use oil based paint. ( Model paint) to match the color. Let dry. Apply fiberglass resin or auto body filler to the chip or hole. Let dry all done. Ski / board top scratched? Buff with rubbing compound, clean with acetone. Spray a light coat of lacquer.
BRING BACK THAT SHINEOver time your ski equipment will begin to loose the great shine it once had. I have discovered that after cleaning the outside of plastic ski boots, a few light coats of LACQUER will give the plastic that shine back. I have used LACQUER to add shine to the top of my skis.
SKI JACKETS/BIBSIf you have a breathable fabric. Goretex, etc. Only wash in NON-DETERGENT Detergent. This will help keep the water repelling properties. Never use detergent since it is a surfactant, wetting agent. I use a product called NIKWAX. There is a NON-detergent wash and a waterproofing wash in. Total cost to wash and add water repel. 4$ wash 10$ water proofing this was for one set of bibs and Ski Jacket. Took about an hour in my bathtub. It was purchased through REI. NIKWAX USA has good tips for garment care. or see Body, Gear & Ride |
