I have read where the factory tune on the new Kendo 88 is ready to go.. I have always tuned any new ski 1 in 3 and I'm wondering if I can take it straight to the slopes.
No, but I am ready to learn. Used to tune 20 years ago. What's the factory tune? What are your thoughts on 1 and 3 for the east?Have you checked it by eye and guide?
EDIT: double post oops.
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Check the flatness. https://www.tognar.com/how-to-flatten-ski-or-snowboard-base/I have read where the factory tune on the new Kendo 88 is ready to go.. I have always tuned any new ski 1 in 3 and I'm wondering if I can take it straight to the slopes.
Do any of the brands use the edge tuning machines that put different edge angles on different parts of the ski (on purpose)?
Or if the structure gets in to the metal edge...A deep structure can really screw up a good ski. I had a test ski one time that I thought was railed horribly. Turned out the structure was so deep that it would stick to the snow any time the ski was slid sideways. Like stopping. That was exciting! Also, any transition between turns was pretty miserable.
EDIT: A deep structure IN THE WRONG CONDITIONS can really screw up a good ski.
We like to...I always ski on my skis first before I touch the base edge. If it ain't broke why fix it! Most often I will leave the base alone and put a 3 on the side edge.
I am a 100% advocate of 3 degree side edge. Have a 3 on my Nordica Enforcer 100's & 110's
I check flatness with a true bar, and ‘check’ my standard 1/3 by pulling a file at those angles. If you are getting back into it, it can help to use a marker to make marks on the edges every few inches or so, then see what the file is or is not removing. After a while you get a feel for it.
Skidad has a youtube video on new ski prep which is more involved.