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ski tuning guide:
tools
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Tool
Recommended specs |
Purpose
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When
used
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| Base
bevel guide West coast (CA, OR, WA, BC, AK): 1 degree Everywhere else: 0.5 degree 
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Holds the file in order to cut the base edge to the correct bevel Holds the whetstone or diamond stone to permit deburring the base edge without changing the base bevel angle |
With file, used only after having the base stone-ground to flat by a machine. With a stone, can be used any time you are deburring to prevent over-beveling. |
| Edge
bevel guide Novices: 1 degree Intermediates and up: 2 degree  |
Holds the file at the correct angle to sharpen the ski edge Holds the whetstone or diamond stone to permit deburring of the side edge without changing the edge bevel angle |
Each time you are going to sharpen edges with a file |
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Files |
Cuts the base bevel Sharpens the edge |
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File
card  |
Cleans the file | Each time you sharpen skis, to keep file clean |
| Spring
clamp 4" length  |
Holds the file on the edge bevel guide | |
| Whetstone Fine to meduim grit  |
Removes burrs and hard spots from the edgees prior to sharpening | Each time before you sharpen edges with a file |
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Diamond Stone |
Removes burrs and sharpens the edge Small enough to carry in your pocket and use on the hill |
Daily |
| Wax Universal temperature range Hydrocarbon (not fluorocarbon) |
Keeps the base material healthy and slick | Every 5 ski days |
Plastic
scraper |
Scrapes away excess wax after hot waxing |
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Ptex
candle |
Fills and repairs gouges and scratches in ski base |
Ignore small scratches Use after a rocky day |
Steel
scraper |
Scrapes away excess ptex after repairing base | |
| Emery
paper 320 grit or higher  |
Polishes edge after sharpening with file | Each time you sharpen skis with a file |
Cork |
Rubs wax into base For quick wax application without iron; handy for travel |
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| Iron Regular fabric iron (dedicated to waxing) -OR- Waxing iron with thermostatic control |
Heats and applies wax to ski base |
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©1999-2002 Harb Ski
Systems, Inc.
"PMTS", "Primary Movements", and "Primary Movements
Teaching System" are trademarks of Harb Ski Systems, Inc.
"Direct Parallel"
is a Registered Trademark of Harb Ski Systems, Inc.
