Proven Waxing & Tuning Approaches for Your Ski and Snowboard [article from Articleranks]

Proven Waxing & Tuning Approaches for Your Ski and Snowboard

Everybody wants the best ride possible whether they ski or snowboard. The difference waxing and tuning your skis can make to your day can be surprising. In less than ideal situations, like when it's icy, it's even more noticeable. Where you live and spend your time skiing are a large determining factor. If you ski at the same place all the time, it is really easy to become comfortable and complacent. If you're interested in learning more, keep reading for tips on waxing and tuning your skis.

The following advice is specifically for people who can't be bothered with doing a thorough waxing job. If you want your skis or snowboard to perform a lot better, at least use some wax on them. Even cold wax applied to the bases will make a difference if you work it in as much as you can. If you want better results, you have to apply hot wax to your skis or board, but cold wax is the next best thing. When you get ready to sharpen your skis for the first time you need to note that it's important to start with the sides before doing the base. You will get a more flat bottom surface this way. What you'll do is lay a file against the edge as you move up one side and down the other. It is most important to keep the file in a flat position as you file the surface. There are on the other hand those who believe in special angled type files too. Just keep as close as you can and you'll be fine.

When waxing your skis, you will be safer if you go with one for slightly colder temperatures. There is a simple reason for this. Using a higher temperature wax in the wrong conditions can cause your skis to be sticky. This will lead to you not gliding as fast or as well as you might have otherwise done. You're out there to ski, not to skate. When applying the wax to your skis, you want to use the same principles as ironing. You should avoid lingering one spot too long just like when ironing clothes. You don't want to produce any smoke when doing a hot wax job. Let the ski cool for about half an hour before doing anything else with it.

We realize that you may not want to take the trouble to wax your board or skis. But it will make a big difference, so it's worth doing. No one can force you to take good care of your equipment, of course. At least use some wax on your bases, if nothing else. Or, you can make a habit out of skiing or boarding without wax, and learn the hard way! This information was brought to you by http://www.spectrumlighting.org, your source for all things related on spectrum lighting.

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