Thank you SO much for your videos. I bought the same home tuning kit that you have and I was at a loss about how to use it. It's not hard once someone explains it to you. Your videos were perfect and helped me a lot. I hope you're out shredding and enjoying the winter!
Thanks for the video. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to do the bottoms and the sides of the edges, so this was helpful, as was your recommendations for keeping the cutter and ski clean while doing this process to avoid embedding metal filings.
This file guide isn't made to do the base edge of your ski. You have 0 control over the angle when holding it this way. Also, where there is a Nick in the edge, the metal hardened to higher hardness rating than your file, you should use a diamond stone first to take file off those burr. A fine diamond stone could also be used if you only want to take the rust off. You would remove less material and prolong the life your edges.
Hi Please don’t think I’m picking or judging you. As I’m not. I’m just very confused. I’ve just done my level one course on ski servicing and was told the 88/90 degree angle is only to be done on the side edge and the the base edge is set with a bevel/ useing a guide and a file @ 1 degree I’m still learning my self just wanted to clarify if I’m wright or wrong? Thanks
You could be right. This shows the way I was taught but I’m not a pro and don’t have a pro shop. Better results will surely be had taking to a pro shop.
A 90° would be preferred for a less experienced skier or when not planning to ski too aggressively. A sharper bevel like the 88° would be for aggressive skiing or when skiing on icy or hard snow. If you try to use the 88° less aggressively, it will hook up too easily. and if you use the 90° on ice or aggressive skiing like racing, you won't have as much edge control or bite. Of course these are preferences and also depend on your size, age, skis, and all other variables. Some skiers tune to the .5° and can tell a difference.
Thank you SO much for your videos. I bought the same home tuning kit that you have and I was at a loss about how to use it. It's not hard once someone explains it to you. Your videos were perfect and helped me a lot. I hope you're out shredding and enjoying the winter!
I’m so happy to hear this helped you. Yes, I’m getting my fix. I was out hitting some wild backcountry slopes just yesterday.
This Video Rocks! Compared to all the other videos I watched , you helped a newbie like me, learn this task easily..Thank you!
Thanks Tom. I’m not a pro, but I’m glad my experience learning how to do this and sharing has helped you.
Excellent video - seem to always find my way back here when I need a refresher :)
Glad it’s been helpful for you. Thanks for the positive feedback.
Great video. Relative to common folk ✌️
Thanks, yes, that’s who I am - just the common folk.
Thanks for the video. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to do the bottoms and the sides of the edges, so this was helpful, as was your recommendations for keeping the cutter and ski clean while doing this process to avoid embedding metal filings.
Great to hear it was helpful. Sometimes it’s these little things that aren’t in the manual that help the most.
I enjoyed this video and your teaching method.
Nick Anderson, I'm thrilled to get your positive feedback. I try hard to provide high-quality content so your comment is much appreciated.
Great video.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
This file guide isn't made to do the base edge of your ski. You have 0 control over the angle when holding it this way.
Also, where there is a Nick in the edge, the metal hardened to higher hardness rating than your file, you should use a diamond stone first to take file off those burr.
A fine diamond stone could also be used if you only want to take the rust off. You would remove less material and prolong the life your edges.
Great feedback Philippe. Thanks for sharing.
Glad I’m not the only one to notice this, really should update video, this is wrong technique unfortunately for base edge
Hi
Please don’t think I’m picking or judging you. As I’m not.
I’m just very confused. I’ve just done my level one course on ski servicing and was told the 88/90 degree angle is only to be done on the side edge and the the base edge is set with a bevel/ useing a guide and a file @ 1 degree
I’m still learning my self just wanted to clarify if I’m wright or wrong?
Thanks
You could be right. This shows the way I was taught but I’m not a pro and don’t have a pro shop. Better results will surely be had taking to a pro shop.
Thank you so much
You’re so welcome. I’m glad it was helpful. Enjoy the snow.
When do you use the 88°and when do you use the 90°?
A 90° would be preferred for a less experienced skier or when not planning to ski too aggressively. A sharper bevel like the 88° would be for aggressive skiing or when skiing on icy or hard snow. If you try to use the 88° less aggressively, it will hook up too easily. and if you use the 90° on ice or aggressive skiing like racing, you won't have as much edge control or bite. Of course these are preferences and also depend on your size, age, skis, and all other variables. Some skiers tune to the .5° and can tell a difference.