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Tuning Tip #3: Finding the Right Edge Set

Did you know that you can actually set your edges so it makes it easier to ski?

If you change the bevel of your ski (the angle at which they are set to the snow), you can affect how quickly or slowly your ski will initiate and hold a turn.

What’s a Bevel?

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January 26, 2008   View Comments

Tuning Tip #2: Get your skis tuned often

Ski viseBefore I get into the technical side of tuning your own skis, I thought I would talk about how frequently you should tune your skis. 

Not only does tuning your skis frequently increase the life of yours skis, but it will also make you a better skier.

But what do I mean by frequently? 

Some of my ski friends tune their skis everyday and others once a year, but personally, and this is my general practice; I think you should tune your skis every three full ski days.  For example, if you ski about two hours every time you ski you can get away with tuning them every six days.

Why does it make you a better skier? 

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January 21, 2008   View Comments