Jack and Dan's Tip: To prevent friction smudges store your skis using the edge saver straps available at all ski shops.
Pre-Season Ski Tune Up
By Mike Doyle, About.com
A Good Cleaning
Photo Taken At Alpine Sport Shop, Saratoga Springs, NY
Copyright Mike Doyle
Dan gave the bottoms a good wiping down with a cleaning solution to take off any surface grime. It is important to note that the cleaning solution is specially formulated for ski bottoms. While there are several brands available, Dan used a low aromatic hydrocarbon with good solvent capacity manufactured by Swix.
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- Examine the Ski
- A Good Cleaning
- Sharpening The Base Edges
- Wet Belt Base Sanding
- Base Welding (If Needed)
- Stone Grinding
- Sharpen the Side Edges, Detune and Deburr the Edges
- Wax the Skis
- Buffing the Skis
- Check Out the Finished Ski!
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