|
Frequency
|
Task
|
Instructions
|
| Each
ski day |
Deburr
edges with diamond stone. Use base bevel and edge bevel guides if
needed. |
diamond
deburr |
| |
|
|
| Every
3-5 ski days |
Deburr
edges with whetstone. |
whetstone
deburr |
|
Sharpen
edges with file and edge bevel guide. Clean file. |
edge
sharpen |
|
Polish
edges with emery paper. |
edge
finish |
| |
|
|
| Every
5 ski days |
Hot
wax skis with iron. Scrape with plastic scraper. |
hot
wax |
| |
|
|
| As
needed - quick wax |
Cork
in wax if the bases seem a little slow. |
rub-in
wax |
| |
|
|
| As
needed - base repair |
Repair
scratches and gouges in base with ptex candle and long-handled lighter.
Scrape excess with metal scraper. |
repair |
|
Hot
wax with iron after base repair. |
hot
wax |
| |
|
|
| As
needed - machine stone grinding |
When
base edges are heavily scratched; when ski base needs extensive repairs;
plan on 2-3 times per season.
|
|
|
Have
the shop stone grind the base to flat, with no edge bevel or base
bevel.
|
|
|
Bevel
base edges to desired angle. |
base
bevel |