I just got new skis and I really want to keep them nice and I know that I should wax but other that that what should and shouldn't I do?
2007-12-25 16:37:41 · 10 answers · asked by Sierra K 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
Don't use them; good answer moron!
2007-12-25 16:46:13 · update #1
wipe 'em down at the end of the day...dry edges don't rust
use a bag...nothing you can do will damage your bindings more than a trip on the roof rack of your car. road salt is hell on twincams and steel tension springs.
any time the skis are going to sit for any lenght of time leave wax on them...don't scrape, just leave that big glop of wax sitting(including the edges) until you are ready to ski then scrape the excess off. most people tell you to rewax but I'm naturally lazy so just scrape and go.
don't worry about scratches on the topside...think of them as beauty marks(as opposed to battle scars)
*****"very important!"*****at the end of the year release the tension on your bindings. This will save your bindings life and having them recalibrated at the beginning of every season will save your life*******
2007-12-26 09:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Andy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK as all the others say - using the skis will result in some damage, you will hit rocks (scratching the base) and others will put their skis on top of yours in the lift queue (damaging the tops).
There is nothing that you can do about this but what you can do is maintain the base so that they slide like new skis.
This means a regular (Ski shop) service AT THE END OF THE SEASON so that rust does not get hold (the advantage being that you put the skis away in the best possible condition).
Regular waxing to keep the skis sliding well (you can do this youself)
Checking the base for damage after every session and taking this to the shop if the damage is enough to worry you (I didnt do this and poped the edge off my last set).
Dry the skis at the end of the day to stop the edges getting rusty.
Finaly make sure that when you store the skis (any time) that the straps that you use for holding them together have something soft to seperate the bases - My wife didnt and just strapped them together on the roofrack - result was a bunch of scratched across the ski base that neeeded a 2nd trip to the shop to fix.
Oh Yes - and having said all this dont wory about damaging the skis to the extent of it spoiling the skiing - you are not on the slopes to wory about that - Have Fun :-)
2007-12-27 13:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by pinkkipper 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the offseason, keep them stored in your ski bag, dont just let them float around the garage. As someone said above, release the tension on th ebindings, this will help with wear and tear on the metal parts. As far as during the season goes, just keep them dry and stored indoors when not in use. I wouldnt worry too much about the topsheet, this will get scratched no matter what you do, people will run over your skis, you will knick them up yourself going down the hill. Dont worry, after the first scratch, you will kind of forget about the newness of the skis and just let it happen. You can take care of the p-tex on the bottom of the skis by avoiding rocks, stumps, and any other crap that may be exposed on the slopes. Dont take them into the park, there is a reason that alot of places dont allow their rental equiptment in there, jumping and landing tricks is hard on skis and bindings. The only way to keep your skis looking like new is to either not use them, or stay on the bunny slope the rest of your life, these are not very enjoyable options.
2007-12-27 10:17:39 · answer #3 · answered by Deano7275 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the tops looking sharp. Wax them just for protection. When you rack them for lunch break, be choosy where you put them. You can get a nice nylon bag for them, and you can even keep them bagged on the ski rack.
And if anybody says "rocks", head for home. Thin cover is bad and sudden news.
2007-12-26 00:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by ZORCH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah Clean and wax about every week or so store in a climate controlled area,and don't let sit in water for too long other than that just don't use them lol
2007-12-26 00:41:12 · answer #5 · answered by beyondthegrave050479 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Avoid hot water. It seems stupid, but it's something to live by. Also, wax doesn't make them last longer, just makes it better to slide with.
2007-12-26 00:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only ski at your private ski resort, so they do not get scratched in lift lines.
2007-12-26 02:45:21 · answer #7 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never use them. Hang them on the wall and make sure no one touches them. Make sure to dust once a week. This will make sure to keep them looking nice and new.
2007-12-26 00:44:10 · answer #8 · answered by Somebody H 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Easy, just leave them in the store.
2007-12-26 00:40:35 · answer #9 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
clean it after every use
2007-12-26 00:39:37 · answer #10 · answered by Palbha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋