Sharks, demons, and other ski-hungry beasts lurk beneath the clement whiteness that we all ski on top of. Believe it. If you’ve yet to hear the tell-tale crunch of a ski-vs.-rock core shot, consider yourself blessed. Rocks, stumps, and other hard sub-snow nasties want to eat your skis bases, and if you aren’t wary, they’ll eat your ski right out from under you. Fortunately, we have some triage tips for when the ski-eaters pounce. Read More …
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Best Way to Wax Your Skis
By: JGW | February 3rd, 2010Fresh wax smells better than incense any day—just one of many reasons why you should regularly wax your skis.
A well-waxed ski runs more smoothly on any and every snow surface than non-waxed ski. While some novices may feel that a lack of waxing will help them from ‘going too fast,’ this is actually faulty logic. Read More …