Ski Tuning Services for Skis Price Full Tune $70 Sharpen, Wax & Glide $55 Debur & Wax $30 Hot Wax $20
How much does it cost to have skis sharpened and waxed?
Services TUNING SERVICES ALPINE SKIS SNOWBOARDS Wet Belt Bases belted flat $15 $20 Sharpen and Wax Edges sharpened & polished and hot belt waxed & buffed $25 $30 Basic Tune Bases wet belted, edges sharpened & polished and hot belt waxed $35 $40 Junior Basic Tune (150 cm or less) $30 n/a
Is it worth it to wax your own skis?
If they look dry, it’s time for a tune Even if they don’t look dry, you can wax them When my boys were racing, they had a coach who suggested they wax their skis after each outing “Keep waxing ’em and they’ll just go faster and faster,” he told them
How often do you need to wax your skis?
Wax your skis/board every 4-6 days Another barometer: If you wax at home, you should be ironing in about four bars, or a kilo of wax, per ski season
How long will ski wax last?
A: The two most common types of wax are rub on and iron on waxes and both styles last different amounts of time On average rub on waxes tend to be effective of a day or two at most Iron on waxes penetrate the base material allowing them to be effective for eight to ten days
Do new skis require tuning?
“Brand new skis don’t need to be tuned before use” “At the minimum, new skis should be inspected for flatness and edge angles, and bases should be waxed before you use them,” says Sunde Ask a ski shop to inspect your new skis when you get them mounted
Does waxing skis make faster?
Wax makes your skis hydrophobic, or water resistant The more hydrophobic your skis, the faster they will be down the slopes Keeping your skis waxed will also make them easier to make smoother turns
Can you over wax skis?
The simple answer is yes – you can’t wax a pair of skis too much (although you can do it at the wrong iron temperature which can damage the base) Regular waxing also helps clean the impurities out of the pores in the base, something else that can slow the skis down
Should you wax skis at the end of the season?
Wax skis before storing them The beauty of this end-of-season chore is that the scraping step of waxing (the time-consuming part) is not even necessary Just leave the thick coat of wax on the base and even dripped over the edges for protection
How long do skis take to tune?
Most can do it in about 2-3 minutes on a belt Hot waxes are done occassionally, but those people do it for a living so even there you could probably have it in 15-20 minutes It can be faster but almost never is Lets not forget to count time to take it there and back
How can you tell if skis are worn out?
Most everybody updates their skis before they wear out, but the key to telling if a ski is worn out is camber collapse Put a pair of skis together with the bases tip to tip, tail to tail, and the brake out of the way Camber is the gap between the skis under the bindings New skis should have a gap or 1″ or more
Can you use car wax on skis?
What you need is a wax that will work on the plastic base of the ski, is designed to work in very cold temperatures, and stay on even with abrasion (such as you get when skiing), so I wouldn’t use a car wax
What happens if you dont wax your skis?
Over time, without wax, the base of a ski or board will start to dry out and whiten, almost like the black is fading As it continues to dry, it shrinks In extreme cases, the base can shrink away from your edges, making them prone to blowing out of the ski on a rock or hard ice
How should waxed skis feel?
Examine the bases of your skis when you get home If your black ski bases are looking white in spots they are thristy for wax If you notice parts of the ski that still have wax on them, usually circular spots, the bases aren’t flat anymore If the bases feel fuzzy, its time for a stone grind
Does rub on ski wax work?
Rub-on wax: For a quick-and-easy performance bump, you can use an all-conditions rub-on wax It won’t be nearly as effective or long lasting, though, as hot waxing your bases It will last longer than a rub-on wax, but it won’t boost performance as much as a temperature-specific wax
Should I wax or sharpen skis first?
Minor edge work is easy to do at home, but extensive repairs and sharpening are best done at a ski shop Always finish up your tuning by waxing your skis It’s also recommended that you wax your skis throughout the ski season even if you’re not doing base or edge repairs
What is included in a ski tune up?
A basic tune-up will include a sand-grind to flatten and clean the base They will also sharpen the edges, de-tune the tale and tip, and apply a hot wax treatment You may also have the option of paying extra for a stone-grind to help add structure to the base
How do you wax your own skis at home?
How to Wax Skis & Snowboards Secure the skis or snowboard to your bench Begin dripping wax onto the skis or snowboard Use the iron to spread the wax over the entire ski or snowboard Let the wax cool completely Once cool, you can move on to scraping and brushing the skis or snowboard