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Edge Tuning-So Easy even an Adult Can Do It

Jan 19th, 2010 by admin
Edge Tuning-So Easy even an Adult Can Do It

The following ‘in process’ school video project may provide you and others with visual aids and another perspective on diamonds, files and edge tuning.
For those parents whose teenager knows more than you do for all things technical, here is:

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Trimming & Waxing Climbing Skins

Jan 16th, 2010 by admin
Trimming & Waxing Climbing Skins

(FAQ)
Measuring and cutting climbing skins can be easily facilitated and more convenient by securing the ski to a vise. With the ski secure, attach the tail as directed by the manufacturer and pull towards the tip to measure the bend at the tip bale in place. Cut the excess and peel back and cut…

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US Snow Depth Map

Oct 29th, 2009 by admin
US Snow Depth Map

The US Snow Depths can easily be compared via this animated map from the Weather Underground:

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Edge Tuning Geometry Beveling, Sharpening and Polishing

Oct 28th, 2009 by admin
Edge Tuning Geometry Beveling, Sharpening and Polishing

Sharp and smoothly polished edges, with correct edge geometry (aka properly ‘tuned’) are critical to maximize the carving capability and overall performance of your expensive board(s). What tools and techniques do you employ?
There are simply too many variables to grasp without time, experience, defining personal goals, cost and other considerations. As with skis, snowboards…

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Base Repair and Preparation

Oct 28th, 2009 by admin
Base Repair and Preparation

The flatter, properly structured and defect free base will accept wax and glide better than one that is not. A better slide will also help the turn and basically overall enjoyment while out ripping it up on the snow. Keeping the bases in shape also prolong their lives and value.
One common misconception is that…

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General Shop Setup Tips

Oct 28th, 2009 by admin
General Shop Setup Tips

Every home tuner needs a decent permanent or portable work area, ski and snowboard securing system and general shop tools and supplies to perform a variety of tasks.With a good set up that works for ones personal needs and budget, tuning, waxing and base prep tasks become easier, quicker and more enjoyable.
Good lighting, power,…

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We are providing these techniques and recommendations as an assistance and accept no responsibility for this or other maintenance and repair tasks and risks taken on by those willing to carefully keep their gear in top shape and prolong useful life. ©2005-2009 SlideWright.com & TMA Associates expressly reserves the common law copyright & other property rights in these ideas, comments, images, & drawings, etc. These ideas, comments, images, and drawings, etc, whether explicitly copyrighted or not, are not to be changed, copied or linked to in any manner whatsoever, nor are they to be assigned to any third party without first obtaining documented consent from SlideWright.com & TMA Associates.

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