Talk about cross disciplines and training. We’re not sure if they’d be better off or not with grip wax. Use proper technique and don’t get the dreaded skootch leg!

SlideWright is pleased to announce we are now carrying Toko Waxes and Tools along with Dominator Waxes. Toko has a long global performance history and Dominator also has a history of devout fans. Germany FK/SKS Tuning Tools adds to our extensive line up for those preferring their tuning tools. Lucky Bums offers many ski…

As another method of providing useful tips and techniques, we have set up SlideWright’s YouTube channel. We will continue to add pertinent videos, so keep checking for new video clips. As always, your suggestions and feedback are welcome.

While skiing or riding challenging terrain or sparse snow coverage, it’s inevitable that your bases will get dinged. Core shots need to be sealed and protected, Gouges need to be filled to keep your bases running smooth. The days of burning ptex candles are over. A weld is a far superior repair option. The…

Following are two videos, a few minutes long, showing various hot waxing techniques, along with minimal scraping and roto-brushing to bang out waxing tasks in little time and with little mess. Not including cooling and hardening time (20 minutes, minimum) the total time involved could be easily under 15 minutes and possibly 10 per…

A straight forward, low tech method for measuring base bevels is to use feeler gauges or other objects of known thicknesses (0.5mm, 0.7mm, 1.0mm, etc). The direct ratio between typical bevel angles, is the metric height (mm) of the angle, at the accepted distance and easy to remember distance of 60 mm/6cm from the…

How flat (or not) are my bases? What are my base bevel angles? How straight are my scrapers, edge guides & tools?….are among the typical bits of information needed to perform and gauge quality of work and determine what work is required. Like any tool we carry, there is a range of quality levels…