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Comment on Drill and Tap Guides for Hand Drilling by Versatile Big Gator Tools Hand Drill and Tap Guides | SlideWright Weblog

Versatile Big Gator Tools Hand Drill and Tap Guides | SlideWright Weblog — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:18:18 +0000

[...] For additional information also see: Drill and Tap Guides for Hand Drilling [...]

Comment on SkiVisions Base Flattener & Structuring Plane by SkiVisions Stone and Steel Inserts Maintenance | SlideWright Weblog

SkiVisions Stone and Steel Inserts Maintenance | SlideWright Weblog — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:43:35 +0000

[...] Base Flattener stone blades are dressed the same way as the edge tuning tool [...]

Comment on Planing and Cutting Back SideWalls by Basic Ergo Razor Side Wall Planer Instructions | SlideWright Weblog

Basic Ergo Razor Side Wall Planer Instructions | SlideWright Weblog — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:21:56 +0000

[...] For more side wall planing and cutting tips, see: Planing and Cutting Back SideWalls. [...]

Comment on Prepping for Sweet Corn & Crust by Spring Quandry: Should I Ski/Snowboard, Bike, Hike, Boat or what? | SlideWright Weblog

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:37:31 +0000

[...] Spring Snow Conditions: A real challenge to good glide during highly variable conditions is providing good base structure to channel water and hitting a balance between a durable wax that also runs well. A coarse structure and a low fluoro wax really helps a consistent glide when riding over all the various snows you might encounter. Here is but one Tips Blog post on the subject: Prepping for Sweet Corn & Crust [...]

Comment on Base Structure by Prepping for Sweet Corn & Crust | SlideWright Weblog

Prepping for Sweet Corn & Crust | SlideWright Weblog — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:01:40 +0000

[...] base structure doesn’t seem to matter relative to the coarse, frozen snow, but makes a huge difference when the [...]

Comment on Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer Stainless Steel Threaded Insert Installation by Repararea gaurilor de montare legaturi care au fost distruse

Repararea gaurilor de montare legaturi care au fost distruse — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:21:32 +0000

[...] tot de Jon) fiind urmasul lui Quiver cu multe imbunatatiri. Binding Freedom Homepage Comparatie: Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer Stainless Steel Threaded Insert Installation | SlideWright Weblo… Răspunde cu [...]

Comment on Soldering Iron Base Repair by When there’s Two Feet of Snow will your Boards be Ready? | SlideWright Weblog

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:49:26 +0000

[...] is a soldering iron base Repair video from our weblog [...]

Comment on SkiVisions Base Flattener & Structuring Plane by Pre-Season Ski & Snowboard News, SkiVisions changes & Client Accounts and Rewards | SlideWright Weblog

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:13:11 +0000

[...] top of all of the tooling improvements, the instructions have been revised and he has produced over 80 minutes of helpful videos to get the most out of your SkiVisions tools. We have a little more work to get all of them [...]

Comment on Finding Your Ski’s Centerline by Skis, ski swaps, mounts, and demounts « Bedrock & Paradox

Skis, ski swaps, mounts, and demounts « Bedrock & Paradox — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:01:27 +0000

[...] deal to redrill. I dry mounted one binding, measured and marked the location of the heal plate, made sure it was centered (their paper template is great), and drilled. The easiest way to make sure a binding is centered [...]

Comment on T-Track Tuning & Waxing Bench by T-Track Bench Mounted Bicycle Repair Stand | SlideWright Weblog

T-Track Bench Mounted Bicycle Repair Stand | SlideWright Weblog — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:09:04 +0000

[...] After many years using (and storing in the off-season) a typical bike repair stand sitting on the floor, we mounted a Bicycle Bench Vise to a base and our bench T-Track system. [...]

Comment on Stainless Steel Screws for Threaded Inserts by Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer Stainless Steel Threaded Insert Installation | SlideWright Weblog

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:27:50 +0000

[...] Stainless Steel Screws for Threaded Inserts [...]

Comment on Paper or Clear Plastic Ski Binding Templates by Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer Stainless Steel Threaded Insert Installation | SlideWright Weblog

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:32:41 +0000

[...] Paper Ski Binding Templates [...]

Comment on Drilling Skis to Mount Bindings by Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer Stainless Steel Threaded Insert Installation | SlideWright Weblog

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:31:54 +0000

[...] Drilling Skis to Mount Bindings [...]

Comment on Finding Your Ski’s Centerline by Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer Stainless Steel Threaded Insert Installation | SlideWright Weblog

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:31:38 +0000

[...] Finding Your Ski’s Centerline [...]

Comment on Drill and Tap Guides for Hand Drilling by Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer Threaded Stainless Steel Inserts are Essentially the Same | SlideWright Weblog

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:58:45 +0000

[...] drill bit while others prefer the more standard 1/4″ drill bit which fit in our standard drill guides. The F bit fits the Binding Freedom guide block better.We consider 7/1000″ well within the [...]

Comment on Epoxy Selection Chart by Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer Threaded Stainless Steel Inserts are Essentially the Same | SlideWright Weblog

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:06:12 +0000

[...] (Blue) or the higher strength, Hardman Very High Peel Strength Epoxy (Orange). (Here is an epoxy chart that describes various epoxies.) Be sure to clean the inserts to free them of any oils or other [...]

Comment on SlideWright Supports CAIC to Help Colorado Avalanche Forecasting by Snow and Water Levels-Snotel Locates the Goods | SlideWright … | The Skiing Site

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:32:41 +0000

[...] in the data and find 12 to 16″ in sheltered areas on Red Mountain pass. Combining this data with Avalanche Forecasting can give you a broader picture of the [...]

Comment on SlideWright Supports CAIC to Help Colorado Avalanche Forecasting by Snow and Water Levels-Snotel Locates the Goods | SlideWright Weblog

Snow and Water Levels-Snotel Locates the Goods | SlideWright Weblog — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:02:01 +0000

[...] the data and find 12 to 16″ in sheltered areas on Red Mountain pass. Combining this data with Avalanche Forecasting can give you a broader picture of the [...]

Comment on Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer Stainless Steel Threaded Insert Installation by Drilling Skis to Mount Bindings | SlideWright Weblog

Drilling Skis to Mount Bindings | SlideWright Weblog — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:36:19 +0000

[...] drill and drill bit type, and other factors, the following hand drilling steps may be variable. Stainless steel inserts require a higher level of accuracy for location and vertical drilling than an alpine screw. If [...]

Comment on Drill and Tap Guides for Hand Drilling by Drilling Skis to Mount Bindings | SlideWright Weblog

Drilling Skis to Mount Bindings | SlideWright Weblog — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:35:57 +0000

[...] Your Ski’s Centerline -Paper Ski Binding Templates -Drill and Tap Guides for Hand Drilling After locating your binding template relative to the ski center line and boot sole center mark [...]

Comment on Paper or Clear Plastic Ski Binding Templates by Drilling Skis to Mount Bindings | SlideWright Weblog

Drilling Skis to Mount Bindings | SlideWright Weblog — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:29:46 +0000

[...] Your Ski’s Centerline -Paper Ski Binding Templates -Drill and Tap Guides for Hand Drilling After locating your binding template relative to the ski [...]

Comment on Finding Your Ski’s Centerline by Drilling Skis to Mount Bindings | SlideWright Weblog

Drilling Skis to Mount Bindings | SlideWright Weblog — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:29:26 +0000

[...] -Finding Your Ski’s Centerline -Paper Ski Binding Templates -Drill and Tap Guides for Hand Drilling After locating your binding template relative to the ski center line and boot sole center mark on the skis: [...]

Comment on Paper or Clear Plastic Ski Binding Templates by Finding Your Ski’s Centerline | SlideWright Weblog

Finding Your Ski’s Centerline | SlideWright Weblog — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:58:59 +0000

[...] at the ski’s mounting point to draw your center line for your boot center and tap on your binding template and are ready to mark and drill for an accurate binding [...]

Comment on SkiVisions Edge Tuning Tool by SkiVisions Stone and Steel Inserts Maintenance | SlideWright Weblog

SkiVisions Stone and Steel Inserts Maintenance | SlideWright Weblog — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:22:55 +0000

[...] The dressing instructions for the carbide skiver are shown with the skiver in the Ski Sharp instructions. [...]

Comment on Adjusting Side Edges 1 Degree by Snowboard Edge Tuning | SlideWright Ski and Snowboard Tuning Tips

Snowboard Edge Tuning | SlideWright Ski and Snowboard Tuning Tips — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:11:17 +0000

[...] rec riding than what you would find in a typically consistent race course. It takes little time to adjust side edge angles to try out either a 1° or 2° to find your preference. Reducing base edge angles requires base [...]

Comment on Hanging Burr by Snowboard Edge Tuning | SlideWright Ski and Snowboard Tuning Tips

Snowboard Edge Tuning | SlideWright Ski and Snowboard Tuning Tips — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:02:50 +0000

[...] leaving your edges sharp. Before considering detuning, be sure to eliminate the possibility of a hanging burr if you are experiencing ‘hooky/grabby’ edges. With a smooth and sharp edge, you have [...]

Comment on SkiVisions Edge Tuning Tool by SlideWright

SlideWright — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:11:23 +0000

Thanks for the comment. Glad this helps. FTR this was written by the inventor and manufacturer of the Ski Sharp and reprinted here with permission from the SkiVisions site.

Comment on SkiVisions Edge Tuning Tool by Jt

Jt — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:02:21 +0000

Awesome article – mired in the confusing mess of ski tuning tips and tools – you have provided the clear answers I was seeking. Looking at diferent options for tools, your detail (including logical reasons) for using your tool over others – rings true and has convinced me to get one.
Thanks. Very well written and detailed.

Comment on SkiVisions Base Flattener & Structuring Plane by SkiVisions File Base Flattener | SlideWright Ski and Snowboard Tuning Tips

SkiVisions File Base Flattener | SlideWright Ski and Snowboard Tuning Tips — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:54:20 +0000

[...] Ski Base Flattener for a thorough discussion on flattening [...]

Comment on Hanging Burr by SlideWright

SlideWright — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:07:39 +0000

A hard stone or diamond flat to the base edge removes the burr nicely.

Comment on Hanging Burr by Allan

Allan — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:33:19 +0000

This is OK, but what if you have a base bevel. The gummy stone, when used flat, will not reach all the burr.

Comment on Base Repair Options by SlideWright

SlideWright — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:20 +0000

Yeah, the wax in the candle as well as the carbon simply cannot provide the same bond as a weld, coupled with the adjacent area heated to reduce the temperature differential. Some have reported decent results with welding/soldering their ptex candles versus throwing the material away.

Comment on Base Repair Options by Circuit Board Repair

Circuit Board Repair — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:48:50 +0000

I had a friend who needed to repair a board, so I told him to do what this article says and solder it, but he used the Ptex candle method instead.

Two months later, and the board is broken again. What a surprise.

Comment on Discuss by Tabasco

Tabasco — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:40:11 +0000

I bought a tools4boards Super Station from SlideWright and couldn’t be happier. The service and shipping were excellent as was the product.

At first a bit intimidated by the prospect of doing my own tuning, the resources and information on this blog walked me right through the process without a hitch. I’m definitely going to upgrade my tuning tools as I found the activity to be a bit addictive but the Super Station paid for itself two times over in the first week alone. If you are just starting to consider tuning your own gear and are as confused as I am over the dizzying array of pieces and parts, I recommend starting with this kit; you won’t regret it. My next must-have tool will be a vice as soon as I figure out which one is best for my needs.

After doing 6 pair of skis including two pair that required P-Tex repairs, I figure I saved at least double what it would have cost at a shop and was a lot more fun.

My little J5 racer also placed in the top 3 on one of my (our) tunes which was a bonus. The tuning activity also allows me to introduce my kids to the art of tuning and instill the sense of pride, responsibility and appreciation that comes from maintaining their own equipment.

Thanks for a great product.

Terry M.

“Remember, if you don’t do it this year, you’ll be one year older when you do.” – Warren Miller

Comment on Edge Tuning-So Easy even an Adult Can Do It by matt

matt — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:58:56 +0000

great video , much appreciated.

Comment on Edge Tuning Geometry Beveling, Sharpening and Polishing by Tabasco

Tabasco — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:24:23 +0000

Was turned onto your blog from EpicSki and wound up buying a tuning kit to do my and my family boards.

I’ll start with my rock boards first and move on from there.

Ditto the “less is more” comment. Great site and info.

Terry
Conifer, CO

Comment on Discuss by CH

CH — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:55:20 +0000

Just wanted to drop you a quick e-mail to note that the Race Base Purple totally killed it at Alta this week. With no effort at all, I was blowing past people on cat tracks and traverses. The guys I was skiing with kept commenting how much faster my skis were (and I was even on wider, and technically slower, skis). Starting behind them from the top, I’d catchup and then out pace the whole group like there were rockets on my skis. It confirms my earlier experience back home that the RBP is very, very fast compared to other waxes I have used in recent years.

After 4 long days at Alta, the bases still looked great, so durability is very good too. In fact, I left my skis out there for my next trip, partially due to the fact that I didn’t feel the need to bring them home for another wax.

Comment on Discuss by SlideWright

SlideWright — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:45:02 +0000

We’ve been in scramble mode and intend to add more content after the New Year. Any particular topics of interest?

Comment on Discuss by TokSkync

TokSkync — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:23:10 +0000

any updates coming ?

Comment on Edge Tuning Geometry Beveling, Sharpening and Polishing by CleanCarve

CleanCarve — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:35:17 +0000

Great detailed article. This highlights why you need high quality Ski tuning tools

Comment on Edge Tuning Geometry Beveling, Sharpening and Polishing by Vin Carriuolo

Vin Carriuolo — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:21:20 +0000

Thanks for sharing some worthwhile information, tips and knowledge in a clear and concise manner. I really like the design of this blog. Simple, clean and economical. Less is more.

Thanks,
Vincent Carriuolo
Georgetown, MA/Newry, ME

Comment on T-Track Tuning & Waxing Bench by Tuning Stand Mod: Conventional Vises | SlideWright Weblog

Tuning Stand Mod: Conventional Vises | SlideWright Weblog — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:44:14 +0000

[...] Yes. Not only does the unique extruded rail/beam of the Terminator allow for easy and quick installations of the T4B vises with knobs & bolts or clamps, but any vise can by clamping or adding a conversion block and knob, bolt or cam lock. This method will allow for quicker vise adjustments, utilizing the rail system of the Terminator. The same mod can be used for T-Track tuning and waxing benches or tables. [...]

Comment on Soldering Iron Base Repair by Base Repair Options | SlideWright Weblog

Base Repair Options | SlideWright Weblog — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:37:12 +0000

[...] (FAQ) 4/8/09: New! Soldering Iron Base Repair video can be viewed here. [...]