DIY base structure for spring snow?

[dub_xion]

Curious if anyone does any kind of DIY base structure for spring glop to break up that suction. This’ll be for skis that are pretty much only used in the spring.

I’ve considered using a nordic riller bar (without the tool that would limit ski width) as a kluge, as pressing sounds like it’s not as permanent as a ground-in structure.

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[kamtron]

I've used 100 grit sandpaper. Couple passes by hand adds some structure that seems to help. Ymmv

[tango uniform]

I've used 100 grit sandpaper. Couple passes by hand adds some structure that seems to help. Ymmv

This definitely works, but I've gone 60 grit; the rougher the better ya..

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[MagnificentUnicorn]

I’ve used the edge of a file to put some structure on dedicated spring skis. Varying degrees of pressure will change it from mild to aggressive. It works pretty well.


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[glademaster]

If they're truly only going to be used in the spring, take them to a shop and have a spring/wet snow structure put on the bases.

[schindlerpiste]

I use my soft wire brush lightly and then yellow wax

[glademaster]

If you go that route, I recommend using fibertex/scotchbrite for a few passes too, prior to waxing, after wire brushing.

[arild]

I used to do 80 grit sandpaper with firm pressure from tip to tail every spring. Just one pass on a dewaxed base, then red swix, worked like hell. No suckage.

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[XXX-er]

I’ve used the edge of a file to put some structure on dedicated spring skis. Varying degrees of pressure will change it from mild to aggressive. It works pretty well.


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yeah this^^ works IME, drag the file at a shallow angle and it will leave a pattern, you are not removing base material just putting marks in it

rilling tools for XC work great but I've only seen them wide enough for an xc ski

[tuco]

Yep.
Although if they are dedicated spring skis, just do as glade suggests or get a skivisions.

Edit:
Zardoz is your friend for spring glop.

[XXX-er]

i don't bother rilling anymore but I do have an old pair of BD made in china verdicts that came with a really coarse base finish and i have noticed as the temp rises/ gets closer to freezing the faster they are in compro to the rest of the crew on cat tracks

so base structure is a real thing IME

[RShea]

Stiff steel brush can help to add structure also.

[dub_xion]

Thanks! I’ll consider those options. I also hit up tognar for some suggestions and will post here what Scott says.


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[Skidog]

Think v's that's how Andy at Peruvian used to structure my based for spring. Keeps the suction action down

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[dub_xion]

So tognar recommended a skivisions flattening and structure tool, but I’d really only be able to do a linear structure. I’ll probably try the sandpaper trick and finish with scotch brite pad to clean the hairs up.


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