I know it's over in the Tuning Techniques area. Paging @Philpug Can we geta refresh or Sticky? That process was life changing. I haven't scraped in years since that upgrade. A definite Pug worthy candidate for No 1 on that ski hack list!
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Great idea for a discussion thread.
I took some web strapping from an old backpack and made handles for rectangular wax brushes. The brushes work much better with handles, although I have since bought nicer oval brushes.
I took some web strapping from an old backpack and made handles for rectangular wax brushes. The brushes work much better with handles, although I have since bought nicer oval brushes.
I think this will help. Not sure if I'm linking this correctly. Thread name is "Wax your skis not your Relationship" Typo as far as iron temp. Set up is 135 C ... not F.
Wax Skis Not Your Relationship
Step by step for easy quick RECREATIONAL waxing in a tight area. No mess no fuss. Notes: All IMHO. This is what works for me @ 60 + days on snow and 20 + prs of skis between the two of us Alpine/XC/BC Microfiber pads: Dark - Aggressive removal & Clean, Medium - Roughen (both pre wax), White -...
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some discussion and slidewright video link for "fiberlene method" in my post here.
Search on fiberlene method if you want to find more discussions.
Post in thread 'How long to let the wax cool?' https://www.skitalk.com/threads/how-long-to-let-the-wax-cool.25927/post-698377
I use them when tuning my skis
I have used, lock the ski lock on the ski rack for years. There is really no reason to ski with it in your pocket.
Seem like they might be a bit thin, I have used a credit card but that is a little thick, need to find something in between. Maybe the blade of a thin putty knife would work if you are on the road. At home I have a card from Look bindings that is the correct thickness for them and I have used it for other binding manufacturers.
Yeah I’m not complaining. Truly a luxury problem!
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Jumping jacks FTW. The physics of waving your arms around and all that. Tough in modern ski boots, for sure.
The Ski Talk stickers are PERFECT for this application, as are all Ski Talk products, in all applications. You really should have known.
Had to use that the other day. Couldn't find my regular business card.
You missed the crucial "take off ski boots" step
2020. Mountain closed early and caught me unprepared without a touring setup.
So I had to improvise... (much like the Cubans and their American classics with Russian Lada/tractor parts 60 years later).
First prototype at home with my son's boots and an old pair of skis.
So I had to improvise... (much like the Cubans and their American classics with Russian Lada/tractor parts 60 years later).
First prototype at home with my son's boots and an old pair of skis.
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How do you control the heel from rotating sideways?
How did it work?
Good enough! Here's a pic at the top of Dollar...
It also got me to the top of Baldy several times.
Basically by cranking the crap out of the rear booster strap.
There was some sideways movement, but after a while I learned to land the heel perfectly.
Eventually if would work itself too loose and create some slack,
so I had to stop every 15 to 20 minutes to tighten the heel up.
But the contraption did work. Not ideal, but I just needed something!
Even better, my season was extended by a good 20 days...
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maybe add something under the toe that the strap attaches to.Good enough! Here's a pic at the top of Dollar...
It also got me to the top of Baldy several times.
Basically by cranking the crap out of the rear booster strap.
There was some sideways movement, but after a while I learned to land the heel perfectly.
Eventually if would work itself too loose and create some slack,
so I had to stop every 15 to 20 minutes to tighten the heel up.
But the contraption did work. Not ideal, but I just needed something!
Even better, my season was extended by a good 20 days...
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Or that.Yup. Or maybe buy a damn touring setup...
Let's remember spring 2020...or, better, let's forget it, shall we?Yup. Or maybe buy a damn touring setup...