Ski Slip
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Category: Base Hardening and Heatbox
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The process of grinding nordic skis is complicated and time consuming which is not an excuse or justification… I analyze all skis upon arrival with a steel scraper for severity of damage. e.g., flatness (convex or concave or both), surface damage, edge damage, etc. and then work begins. Step 1. I place skis into a work…
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…Universal cold grind that runs well in new snow conditions across a broad range of temperatures (SLSu and SLCu). This is the description of my current universal cold grind meant for use across cold locales that enjoy cold snow and may need moisture management or run well in a “broad range of temperatures.” This grind…
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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…