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/faqs-ski-snowboard/stainless-steel-screws-for-threaded-inserts/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/stainless-steel-screws-for-threaded-inserts/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:16:33 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1641
The common question regarding the screws needed for stainless steel inserts (Binding Freedom & Quiver Killers have the same threads) and particular bindings hopefully can be answered here. It is impossible for us to remain on top of every screw for every binding and there are variables that can be at play depending on your [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/stainless-steel-screws-for-threaded-inserts/feed/ 0 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/waxing-ski-snowboard/sporthill-portable-ski-snowboard-sauna-operating-instructions/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/waxing-ski-snowboard/sporthill-portable-ski-snowboard-sauna-operating-instructions/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:29:12 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1596
Sporthill Portable Sauna Set-up and Operating Instructions Other than wax, your skis and snowboards must be completely dry before placing them in the Ski and Snowboard Sauna. This unit should only be used in a dry location. If the Ski and Snowboard Sauna becomes wet, let it dry completely before use or shock and injury [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/waxing-ski-snowboard/sporthill-portable-ski-snowboard-sauna-operating-instructions/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/waxing-ski-snowboard/sporthill-original-ski-snowboard-sauna-operating-instructions/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/waxing-ski-snowboard/sporthill-original-ski-snowboard-sauna-operating-instructions/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:24:25 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1591
Sporthill Original Sauna Set-up and Operating Instructions Follow directions for use. For indoor use only. Use only in a dry place. Do not let heating pad come into contact with water or liquid other then melted ski wax. The silver side of the heat pad should be facing up to protect the heating element. Melted [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/waxing-ski-snowboard/sporthill-original-ski-snowboard-sauna-operating-instructions/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/slidewright-supports-caic-to-help-colorado-avalanche-forecasting/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/slidewright-supports-caic-to-help-colorado-avalanche-forecasting/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:44:40 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1579
CAIC, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center is funded by donations and is an important avalanche forecasting resource for backcountry skiers and snowboarders, along with other snow season backcountry users. The purpose of the CAIC is to minimize the economic and human impact of snow avalanches on recreation, tourism, commerce, industry and the citizens of Colorado. [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/slidewright-supports-caic-to-help-colorado-avalanche-forecasting/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/waxing-ski-snowboard/briko-maplus-racing-wax-charts-2011-2012/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/waxing-ski-snowboard/briko-maplus-racing-wax-charts-2011-2012/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:23:38 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1337
Briko-Maplus is known for exhaustive testing and formulation of their products to provide the best glide for very specific to broad conditions. Not only is snow temperature an important consideration for optimal glide, but also snow aggressiveness and types, humidity and stage of snow transformation. Here are this year's Briko-Maplus Wax Charts by snow aggressiveness [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/waxing-ski-snowboard/briko-maplus-racing-wax-charts-2011-2012/feed/ 0 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/resources-ski-snowboard/finding-your-skis-center/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/finding-your-skis-center/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:29:07 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1046
Here is a simple PDF template for helping you find your ski's center. (Click on image to download.)]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/finding-your-skis-center/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/epoxy-selection-chart/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/epoxy-selection-chart/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:21:08 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1040
Here is SVST's Epoxy Chart to provide background on various epoxies and their uses.]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/epoxy-selection-chart/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/toko-information-center-links-2010-11/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/toko-information-center-links-2010-11/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:46:01 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1015
Whether you ski up or down hills, carve race courses or hard pack, tour extreme terrain, ride pipes, huck cliffs or drag your knuckles, Toko has a Tech manual for you. Here is the Toko Library of Tech manuals.]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/toko-information-center-links-2010-11/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/2010-11-indemnified-ski-binding-list/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/2010-11-indemnified-ski-binding-list/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:32:07 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=1009 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/2010-11-indemnified-ski-binding-list/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/trimming-waxing-climbing-skins/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/trimming-waxing-climbing-skins/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:15:12 +0000 SlideWright http://31290dbe-8cce-4b20-b37d-c8347147ce2c
(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 [...]]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/faqs-ski-snowboard/trimming-waxing-climbing-skins/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/briko-maplus-2009-resources/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/briko-maplus-2009-resources/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:12:13 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=804 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/briko-maplus-2009-resources/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/the-slidewright-channel-on-youtube/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/the-slidewright-channel-on-youtube/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:26:32 +0000 SlideWright http://96d51439-520a-4ef6-82b8-ab9402fb3ffb
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.]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/the-slidewright-channel-on-youtube/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/tools4boards-tuning-and-tool-instructions/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/tools4boards-tuning-and-tool-instructions/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:11 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=802 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/tools4boards-tuning-and-tool-instructions/feed/ 0 http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/maplus-waxing-manual/ http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/maplus-waxing-manual/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:33:52 +0000 SlideWright http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/?p=793
Downloads from our 2008 Resource Library]]> http://www.slidewright.com/weblog/ski-snowboard/resources-ski-snowboard/maplus-waxing-manual/feed/ 0