SlideWright Ski & Snowboard Tools, Wares & Tips
Get out and enjoy snow on optimized gear
The old adage “Measure Thrice, drill once” is applied to measuring, drilling and mounting bindings. A necessary part of the process is to double check ski mounting lines on both skis to verify accuracy. This step is typically overlooked when … Read the rest
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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 … Read the rest
Regarding materials, tools, screws and installation procedures, Binding Freedom & Quiver Killer stainless steel threaded inserts are virtually interchangeable.
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Binding Freedom inserts have a notch across the top. This allows for the use … Read the rest
There are three different methods you can use to maintain the SkiVisions inserts:
1. Coarse emery (silicon carbide) paper, in 60 to 100 grit or so. Emery paper is good for maintaining all the stones EXCEPT the green stones.… Read the rest
A ski base must be flat for optimum ski performance. The SkiVisions Base Flattener is a powerful planing tool designed to quickly flatten and structure a ski base with a minimum of expertise, effort and potential for error. (Patent # … Read the rest
After a snow storm it’s always good to find out ‘how much they received’. Here are Colorado Ski Resorts Powder Level Cameras which are periodically updated to see how much has accumulation. Many are date stamped and are cleared at … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
Purchase Ski & Snowboard Edge Tools here
Purchase Ski & Snowboard Sidewall Planers here.
For Recreational, Snowsports Pros and … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
Side wall removal is necessary to allow the edge cutting tools to cut or polish the edges. If you are seeing plastic in your files or stones, it’s time for you to remove the side wall where the top of … Read the rest
TOOLS4BOARDS TUNING STATION KIT (SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS)
Waxing Skis and Snowboards
• Innovative
• Simple
• Inexpensive
• Fast
SAFETY
• Always wax in a well ventilated area.
• Never leave wax iron on unattended.
• Use ski and … Read the rest
Xact All-in-one sharpens and bevels side edge, base edge and trims excess side wall. Simply turn knob to clamp file, or pull and turn knob to adjust bevel angle. Patented adjustment feature provides simple and accurate bevel angles. Ceramic … Read the rest
User Guide for Rotating (Roto) Brushes
Important:
To protect the eyes we recommend the use of protective glasses whenever working with rotating brushes. Make sure no one is standing close to the drill without eye protection.
With the exception … Read the rest
One of the few things consistent between all of the various shapes, sizes, side wall and top sheet shapes, binding locations, and camber/rocker, etc of skis and snowboards is that they are symmetrical relative to their longitudinal centerline.
Finding the … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
Here is SVST’s Epoxy Chart:
Click here for more descriptions, uses and to purchase various epoxies.
Hardman’s Recommended use Chart: 
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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.
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.… Read the rest
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