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As often as necessary. Wax should be applied consistently to keep user experience and base health at the highest or desired level. Typically, working with the wax of the day will keep skis clean and enjoyable. About every 50-100k you should think about using a hard cold wax to “harden” the base. This newly hardened…
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A quality iron with a temperature control is the first and best tool of any nordic skier. Lubricating the base material with wax on a consistent basis will greatly enhance performance and enjoyment. Set the iron temperature to the recommended melt point of the wax being used. Once the wax is on the ski, work…
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Skis are cleaned and brushed to remove residue from the grinder. Skis fresh off of the stone grinder are vulnerable and should be treated quickly with a warm wax application. I do recommend a heatbox application for maximum wax penetration. Skis are covered in a soft warm wax and placed in a heated box for…
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Skis should arrive clean of glide and kick wax! Feel free to leave bindings on the skis. Work starts immediately. Bases need to be flat (or pretty close to it) and a steel scraper or a few runs through the stone grinder on a work program will make this happen. A steel scraper is a…
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The simple answer is yes. A grind refreshes the base and allows the ski to handle broad ranges of snow types and temperature ranges with more efficiency. Skis generally glide best when the bases are flat. Skis that are being used and ironed are changing and deforming. Over time and use bases may deform and…
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