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Re:Do Skis Get Blunt? by vlovich123 on Monday July 08, 2024 @01:28AM (#40902830)
How frequently do you need to tune? I usually only tune at the beginning of each season. Does tuning also prolong the longevity of the board? This article doesn’t seem to address that.
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Re:Do Skis Get Blunt? by swader999 on Monday July 08, 2024 @01:49AM (#40902901)
Filing edges and base grinding cuts material away so it shortens the life. Not a huge concern though. Racers typically wax and tune edges every 10-20 runs.

Recreationally, if you are on a narrow groomer type ski on icy runs, every few days is great and will help you enjoy and improve faster. Well fitted ski boots are more critical though.

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Re:Do Skis Get Blunt? by jcgrillo on Monday July 08, 2024 @09:05AM (#40905078)
I do edges every day (usually just a few passes with a fine stone and a light deburring with gummy stone), base wax as required by the conditions.
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Re:Do Skis Get Blunt? by swader999 on Monday July 08, 2024 @10:08AM (#40905576)
Yes, this kind of maintenance is quick to do and a best practice once you've setup the angles. Then you hit a rock and cry.
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