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Thread: Dipstik's complete photo guide to tuning ski's

  1. 11-10-2006, 06:19 AM #76
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    ^bump^

    good stuff. anything i need to know for snowboard specific tuning?
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  2. 01-08-2007, 10:19 AM #77
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    Since then it's been a book you read in reverse, so you understand less as the pages turn.

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  3. 02-21-2007, 11:21 AM #78
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    and another bump
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  4. 03-09-2007, 08:00 PM #79
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    wow all that info was so helpful, it really motivates me to start tuning my skis, would save some green also
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  6. 05-05-2007, 10:31 AM #81
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    Good timing on the bump.
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    "Oh, no pics. To simulate the skiing today, walk out your door, grab a handful of snow, and throw it in your face. Repeat as necessary.
    If you don't have snow outside your door, what the fuck are you living there for?"
    -Bum Z 1/30/08
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  8. 08-13-2007, 06:58 PM #83
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    Sticky, please.
    No longer stuck.

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    Just an uneducated guess.
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  9. 08-13-2007, 07:16 PM #84
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    I've said this a million times before, but goddamn do I need to update this!!

    I'm really glad that this is still helping people, and the basics are all still accurate, but I must say that I have learned a lot in the past 3 years of college racing. Even if I'm not a great racer, I still baby my skis, and a lot of my techniques have changed.


    Anyway, I hope to update this by early/mid season.
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  10. 08-15-2007, 10:09 AM #85
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    Nice job! Thanks for taking the time to put this in here, I can now make my friends prep thier OWN gear! Sweet!
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  11. 08-16-2007, 08:04 AM #86
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    mhm nice dipper
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  12. 10-15-2007, 06:01 AM #87
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    bump because I was looking for info on structuring bases. I've heard of using sand paper, but that makes me a little nervous. Any experience/advice for using a brass riller bar vs sand paper? How about the frequency of structuring, like is this a once a season type of activity?

    Also bump because this is still a nice basic reference to look at.
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  13. 10-17-2007, 09:55 PM #88
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    If you're talking about just opening up the pores of the base, get a brass brush from Tognar or your local shop.
    You shouldn't have to do it too often. (once a season?)
    No longer stuck.

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  14. 10-18-2007, 06:11 PM #89
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    This really should be a sticky, especially with new info enroute.
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    I say god damn! I would hit that shit double, switch, and then give a moustache ride to the road.
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  15. 11-04-2007, 12:52 PM #90
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    "Oh, no pics. To simulate the skiing today, walk out your door, grab a handful of snow, and throw it in your face. Repeat as necessary.
    If you don't have snow outside your door, what the fuck are you living there for?"
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    bump for an awesome thread, someone make this a sticky.
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  18. 02-13-2008, 05:09 PM #93
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    If want to get really good at Ptex, ski Kirkwood for a season
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  19. 03-25-2008, 09:21 AM #94
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    Update coming soon? It's past mid season and since you're not racing anymore...

    Do you still like your Swix Xactor? Seems like the ability to get 0 to 4 degrees of bevel would be worth the extra money.
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  20. 03-25-2008, 05:21 PM #95
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    Quote Originally Posted by SorryBro View Post
    Update coming soon? It's past mid season and since you're not racing anymore...
    Haha I've been saying I was going to update this for awhile now, but I have finally made some progress on a brand new version.

    I have ~20 new photos, and am about 50% of the way done with the text. So far its 15 pages in microsoft word, will probably be 20 when I'm done. Thus, I am going to make it available as a PDF for the full-text version w/all 20 photos, and will shorten it up for the forums.

    Unfortunately, my college career is < 6weeks from completion, and I am unbelievably busy with all sorts of crap now, so this is not really a top priority, but I am working on it....


    Quote Originally Posted by SorryBro View Post
    Do you still like your Swix Xactor? Seems like the ability to get 0 to 4 degrees of bevel would be worth the extra money.
    Nah, I sort of hate that thing now. After using better (metal) tools, I realized how horribly inaccurate that thing was, and have since stopped using it. But if you can find one for a good deal I suppose its not that bad.
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  21. 08-04-2008, 08:06 PM #96
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    make sticky

    Suit - could you sticky this thread so it's easy to find?
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  22. 08-06-2008, 08:14 PM #97
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dhelihiker View Post
    If want to get really good at Ptex, ski Kirkwood for a season
    Big Sky/Moonlight Basin.
    No longer stuck.

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    Just an uneducated guess.
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  23. 09-24-2008, 01:38 PM #98
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    Tis the season to tune skis. My dumb tuning ass is still hoping for the updated guide.
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  24. 09-25-2008, 11:33 AM #99
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    Nice tutorial....

    One thing that I have learned to conserve wax is to paint the wax onto the ski after briefly warming it on the iron. Used much less wax and gives better coverage, IMO.
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  25. 09-25-2008, 12:38 PM #100
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fuorilegge View Post
    Nice tutorial....

    One thing that I have learned to conserve wax is to paint the wax onto the ski after briefly warming it on the iron. Used much less wax and gives better coverage, IMO.
    Painting? Really?

    Real tuning pros 'crayon' in their wax.
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