7 Essential things you have to do now so your ski gear is ready for winter
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Loading... - Emilia Salo
- 03 Oct 2022
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Winter is just around the corner and I don’t know about you, but the thought that we can soon be tearing down tree-lined groomers and pounding through powder makes me want to unpack all my snowboarding gear and get ready to ride. Okay, so there’s a little time to go before we’re shredding, but that doesn’t take away the fact that now is a great time to start thinking about unpacking your ski gear.
Examine your skis and snowboards
The most important part of your setup is your planks
Whether you’re a skier or a snowboarder, you want your gear to glide and carve as it should, so you’re flying, not fighting. Give your gear a clean with a microfiber cloth — let it dry thoroughly before you proceed — and scrape off any storage wax. Always remember to scrape from the front to the back of your board and take your time to avoid gouging your base. Don’t stress if you didn’t storage wax your gear; just grab your tuning kit and wax your snowboard or skis.
Check your edges
Sharp edges grip the snow to help you carve long sweeping turns, while blunt edges… well, they don’t. Test your edge by lightly running the back of your fingernail across it — a sharp edge will scrape off a little of your nail. Check your edges for burrs from hitting rocks or skittering on icy sections at the end of last winter. Large burrs will need professional attention, but you can use an edging tool to sharpen out smaller burrs and sharpen your edges. Read More...
