Keep Your Ski or Snowboard in Top Condition With These Waxing & Tuning Guidelines

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Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 Time: 6:31 AM
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Whether you ski or snowboard, you want the best ride possible. You might be shocked at the difference waxing and tuning your skis can have on your day. The difference is even more noticeable when the conditions are less than ideal such as when it's icy. Where you live and spend your time skiing are a large determining factor. If you ski at the same place all the time, it is really easy to become comfortable and complacent. The following are some tuning and waxing tips to use on your skis.

Just because there are more ways than one to do some things doesn't mean they are the wrong ways, this is important for you to remember especially if you are new to the sport. So when it comes to sharpening, waxing, and taking good care of your skis, it may help you to know that just about anything you can do will often help a lot. The more skilled you become with waxing the better your skis will last between waxes.

You should always wax your snowboard base even if it's a newer model with supposedly higher-tech base material. There is a wide array of positive things that come from waxing your board base. On top of allowing your more manipulation, your board will last much longer than if you choose not to wax it. The wax will offer a defensive covering for your base. If it is not out of the ordinary for you to ride on artificial snow, then you should be attentive to the fact that there are oils in the artificial snow that will collect on your base. As time passes, those oils will pervade your board and place a long-lasting stratum of gooey scum on it. A good layer of base wax also protects against minor dings and damage that really can impede the normal performance of your ride.

Make sure to remove any extra wax still on the base with a brush when you've finished edging the skis. It's best to have two brushes for this job, a horse hair or other stiff brush to begin with. To get the best wax job possible, a nylon brush should then be used. The way to brush is from the tip to the tail of the skis. At some point, you won't see any wax left to brush out, and then you are finished.

Snowboards and skis require regular tuning if you want them to perform properly.

It's worth it to gain the right knowledge in this area so your gear is well maintained. People who take skiing or boarding seriously know the value of keeping their gear in top condition. When you start out, you can rely to some extent on the pros who work in shops for advice, but as you get more experienced you'll learn to trust your own instincts. Once you own the equipment, it becomes your responsibility. When your gear is well taken care of, you can ski or snowboard with confidence and have more fun.

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