No matter how little or how much you ski, eventually your skis will become damaged by skiing over rocks, ice or bare spots. Damage to your bases and edges, regardless of how small, will slow your skis and make them more difficult to steer. Performing basic maintenance on your skis, including tuning and waxing, is easy to learn and takes less than a half h… read more
Tuning your skis will keep them at optimum performance levels. How often you tune your skis will depend on how frequently you ski and how hard you are on your gear. Generally, if you ski over a rock or a tree, you'll need to tune your skis. If you are a recreational skier, tuning your skis at least once a year is a good reference point. Many shops offer tuni… read more
Have you ever felt like your skis weren't moving down the slope? Have you ever found turning more difficult than it usually is? The solution may be a simple ski tune. Ski tuning is the process of sharpening your edges and repairing and waxing your bases, and it can be done in the comfort of your own home. Learn how to keep your skis the way you prefer and sa… read more
Before heading out on the slopes each season, skiiers get their skis tuned up. A ski tune-up involves inspection, minor repair and preparation of skis for use and is especially beneficial for skis that have been stored for an extended period of time. Typically, the edges and bottoms of the skis will require the most attention. read more
Keeping your skis properly tuned is an important part of maintaining their performance. While some things, like a stone grind, can only be done by a professional shop, a lot of upkeep tuning work can be done at home with some simple gear. Additionally, keeping a slopeside tuning kit with you when skiing can help you touch up the skis if anything needs to be… read more
Because skiing involves friction against the cold snow, optimal ski performance requires periodic waxing. In many cases, people will take their skis to be tuned when a good wax job would have done the trick. If you point your skis st… read more
You don't have to be a world class ski racer to appreciate the importance of keeping your skis tuned and waxed. Skiing on properly waxed skis will help you to ski faster, turn better and make the most out of the expensive ski equipment… read more
As part of a full ski tune, waxing your bases is the last step. Many racers wax their skis every time they go out, using special waxes that perform best at different temperatures. Temperature waxes outperform universal waxes, but unive… read more
Frequent alpine skiers understand the importance of ski maintenance. In fact, skiers who go to the slopes every weekend throughout the winter often get their skis tuned every month. Tuning helps maintain the bases and edges of your ski… read more
A new pair of skis can make or break your technique. You may suddenly find that you can experiment with different techniques on more challenging terrain. New skis, however, will obviously function in a manner that is different from you… read more
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Oregon is home to the Cascade Mountains, which receive heavy annual snowfall, making it an ideal place for downhill skiing. Visitors will find a variety of ski lodges in the Cascades to choose from. Many of them feature ski in/ski out… read more
Experienced skiers know that keeping your skis tuned and your bases waxed is the key to ski performance. Serious skiers will likely invest in a ski tuning bench, complete with a clamp system that can be used to hold a wide variety of s… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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