http://www.slidewright.com/weblog Active Life Equipment & Gear Maintenance/Tuning Tips, Support, Ideas, Resources, Stoke and Musings Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:28:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/hanging-burr/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/hanging-burr/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:28:01 +0000 SlideWright http://7ecbe6c0-1e14-44ec-97fc-7164f01666ef
(FAQ) After performing side edge sharpening and polishing, a hanging burr can be formed which may feel like a razor sharp corner. This can create hooking of the edge and unexpected edge action. Removing the burr is necessary and and easy final edge tuning step. By placing a hard stone on the base edge, and [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/hanging-burr/feed/ 3 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/race-tuning-videos-with-willi-wiltz-added-to-toko-videos/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/race-tuning-videos-with-willi-wiltz-added-to-toko-videos/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:20:18 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1609
5 New Race Tuning Videos Featuring Willi Wiltz Added 5 new race tuning videos featuring renowned ski and snowboard technician Willi Wiltz have been added to the TokoVideos.com.  Willi serviced Tommy Moe, Daron Rahlves, and Bode Miller to their medals and biggest successes.  Additionally, Willi has worked with snowboarders Nate Holland and Shaun Palmer with [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/race-tuning-videos-with-willi-wiltz-added-to-toko-videos/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/skivisions-4-ski-snowboard-edge-tuning-stones/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/skivisions-4-ski-snowboard-edge-tuning-stones/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:03:06 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1585
SkiVisions also makes their specialty stones for those other guy's edge tuning tools: The stone on the left is our green stone, it is the most aggressive of the three and is designed to cut very hard metal, including edge metal that has been hardened from hitting rocks or misuse of stone grinding equipment. The [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/skivisions-4-ski-snowboard-edge-tuning-stones/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/skivisions-stone-steel-inserts-maintenance/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/skivisions-stone-steel-inserts-maintenance/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:50:56 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1520
There are three different methods you can use to maintain the SkiVisions inserts: 1.  Coarse emery (silicon carbide) paper, available at your local hardware store, in 100 grit or so.  Emery paper is good for maintaining all the stones EXCEPT the green stones. 2.  The SkiVisions high speed steel dressing stone, which is used to [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/skivisions-stone-steel-inserts-maintenance/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/skivisions-edge-tuning-tool/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/skivisions-edge-tuning-tool/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:15:16 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=970
The Ski Sharp is a complex, multi-adjustable device, disguised as a simple, user friendly tool.  Its purpose is to give superb edge tuning results without requiring sophisticated edge tuning knowledge or skills; the tool itself provides the sophistication. The Ski Sharp's effectiveness is a combination of design (it works on both the side and base [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/skivisions-edge-tuning-tool/feed/ 3 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/briko-maplus-wax-tools-catalog-2011-2012/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/briko-maplus-wax-tools-catalog-2011-2012/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:36:44 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1331
Click here to download the Briko-Maplus Wax and Tools Catalog for 2011-2012. The new fiber roto-brushes on page 27 are worth a look. Made from polyester or merino wool are highly versatile and effective because the fibers free and polish the base structure more efficiently and at less cost. Application of powder and liquid wax [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/briko-maplus-wax-tools-catalog-2011-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/snowboard-edge-tuning/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/snowboard-edge-tuning/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:02:46 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1078
From the Toko Snowboard Tech Manual found here: EDGE TUNING The base edge on a snowboard should have a bevel of a half to one degree. A little base bevel makes the board easy to ride and transitioning from toe edge to heel edge without being “grabby”. Base bevel of more than one degree makes [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/snowboard-edge-tuning/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/adjusting-side-edges-1-degree/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/adjusting-side-edges-1-degree/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:22:50 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=984
Out of curiosity and a recent discussion with a customer prompted me to perform an unscientific experiment to provide a 'meter' for tweaking edge geometry. I think many are over thinking how much is really involved with removing 1° of edge material. It is in fact, fast and easy because little material removal is involved. [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/adjusting-side-edges-1-degree/feed/ 1 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/edge-tuning-so-easy-even-an-adult-can-do-it/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/edge-tuning-so-easy-even-an-adult-can-do-it/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:57:48 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=891
The following 'in process' school video project may provide you and others with visual aids and another perspective on diamonds, files and edge tuning. The edge tools used in this video can be found here. For those parents whose teenager knows more than you do for all things technical, here is:]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/edge-tuning-so-easy-even-an-adult-can-do-it/feed/ 1 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/edge-tuning-geometry-beveling-sharpening-and-polishing/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/edge-tuning-geometry-beveling-sharpening-and-polishing/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:39:56 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=839
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 [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/edge-tuning-geometry-beveling-sharpening-and-polishing/feed/ 3 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/base-bevel-measuring-wfeeler-gauges/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/base-bevel-measuring-wfeeler-gauges/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:42:01 +0000 SlideWright http://08d51b14-6013-49bc-901a-f532398e9ba8
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 edge [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/base-bevel-measuring-wfeeler-gauges/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/true-bars/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/true-bars/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:44:35 +0000 SlideWright http://8dc8776d-0ab5-470d-919a-6a965cfeec1e
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 available [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/true-bars/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/asymmetrical-edge-geometry/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/asymmetrical-edge-geometry/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:43:14 +0000 SlideWright http://a303e685-aea2-41f8-b8a9-a37ccb9bcc11
A common question is ‘What are the side and base bevel angles I should tune my boards for proper edge geometry?’ Like many similar subjective questions, one way to find out is to experiment to find out what works best for you. For skiers, with two skis you have basically (2) pair of edges (inside [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/asymmetrical-edge-geometry/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/cool-new-boards-now-what/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/cool-new-boards-now-what/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:36:10 +0000 SlideWright http://e178434f-ae9f-40b3-bf95-950ee8c30c99
(FAQ) You just got some new skis or a snowboard. Now what? Unwrap & drool, then inspect them to 'get to know' them Check bases for flatness with a true bar and backlighting Eyeball torsional squareness and general structure evenness Measure the side and base bevels and record info Check general consistent sharpness of the [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/cool-new-boards-now-what/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/planing-cutting-back-sidewalls/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/planing-cutting-back-sidewalls/#comments Mon, 26 May 2008 05:29:44 +0000 SlideWright http://55519f82-3635-48c3-9012-9e1c62894bf7
(FAQ) While sharpening and polishing side edges and in order to cut the metal side edge only, the sidewall material needs to be planed or back-filed. Otherwise the cutting tool will get clogged with the sidewall material and reduce the efficiency and possibly the accuracy of the desired bevel. A Sidewall Planer with a round [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/planing-cutting-back-sidewalls/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/diamonds-stones-vs-files/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/diamonds-stones-vs-files/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 02:19:46 +0000 SlideWright http://3f3511a2-c8a3-4d0e-b049-0416fe294a9b
(FAQ) (MORE TO COME) Long held as the primary edge work tool, files are being replaced with stones and diamond cutting tools for edge sharpening and polishing and prolonging edge life. Diamonds and stones tend to remove less material than files, are more forgiving and polish the edge while cutting and sharpening. Here’s a clip [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/diamonds-stones-vs-files/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/measuring-edge-bevels/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/measuring-edge-bevels/#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:31:53 +0000 SlideWright http://9298f39c-52da-4eee-b8b6-07c52134ca62
Accurately measuring and recording edge bevels is necessary to match or select proper dedicated edge guides or mult-angle guide tools & settings for efficient edge work. This will give you a point of reference in making adjustments relative to skiing or boarding feedback, or for maintaining consistency while maintaining sharp and smooth edges. It’s a [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/measuring-edge-bevels/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/is-de-tuning-passe/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/is-de-tuning-passe/#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:04:48 +0000 SlideWright http://aea486af-8e74-4724-a34c-6e42c089f8fd
(FAQ) De-tuning is the dulling of the sharpened edge to reduce the bite of the edge and ease the transition of the edges at the tips and tails with a diamond, aluminum oxide, ceramic or natural stone. Traditionally, this has been the typical method to finish a ski or snowboard edge after sharpening and polishing. [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/is-de-tuning-passe/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/t4b-razor-or-xact-multi-angle-tool/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/t4b-razor-or-xact-multi-angle-tool/#comments Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:14:06 +0000 SlideWright http://72ca8073-ff4f-455a-9f97-0ff75fc229bc
(FAQ) Multi-angled edge guides offer an economical and versatile solution for accurate edge work as well as other uses. Both the Tools4Boards Xact & the Razor are made from very durable polycarbonate (Lexan), include a small file, offer accurate side and base angle work, bevel angle measuring, sidewall cutting & wax scraper sharpening. If later, [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/t4b-razor-or-xact-multi-angle-tool/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/tuning-kit-the-basics/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/tuning-kit-the-basics/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:47:09 +0000 SlideWright http://44c58a84-8e97-4be5-9043-303e3ad827d9
(FAQ) Skis and Snowboards perform at their best when the edges and base are maintained on a regular basis. Tuned skis & boards are much more fun and responsive! The TOOLS4BOARDS TUNING STATION KIT comes with a high quality edge tool, file blades, file brush and stone to remove excess side-wall material and bevel, sharpen [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/tuning-kit-the-basics/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/what-edge-bevels-should-i-use/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/what-edge-bevels-should-i-use/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:34:34 +0000 SlideWright http://7f134f26-0c80-41ac-bbe6-2dd2cd612df6
(FAQ) For the recreational skier, 1 degree base and 3 degree side is probably the most common edge angle for most skis and boards and works particularly well on ice and hard man-made snow (conditions the majority are faced with, particularly out East). That's of course assuming the edges are sharp and polished. A 2 [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/edges-ski-snowboard/what-edge-bevels-should-i-use/feed/ 0