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Tuning Tips
| Equipment List | Tuning Basics | New Skis |
| Edge Tuning | Wax Application | Powder and Fiber Overlays |
| Sidewall Cutting | Iron Temperatures | Structure Theory |
Not sure which wax to use? Try the Wax Wizard in the ski and snowboard wax selection guide.
Ski Sidewall Cutting
In order to achieve an acute side edge angle it may be necessary to cut away the sidewall with a sidewall cutter (see picture below). Take the time to shave the sidewall down in thin layers, avoiding to dig into the sidewall and cut away chunks as this will produce a rough surface that will add drag. Any form of drag translates into unnecessary friction. Sidewalls spend a lot of time in the snow, so they must be smooth and polished; smooth with 220-grit Silicon-Carbide (SiC) sandpaper and polish with 400-grit SiC. Fluoro paste wax works well to keep snow off of sidewalls and reduce drag.  |
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| Note that the sidewall is not cut down to the metal edge. Sidewall material is needed to support the edge. | |||
Find out whether you have a laminate or cap construction (see pictures below). We have two sidewall tools one with the rounded blade (SKU 1706) and the other with the square blade (SKU 1318). Keep in mind that the edge needs support material for strength and the rounded sidewall produces a thin support structure; ask advice before attempting.
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