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New & Used Gear Tips Sizing
2009-2010 Binding list
DID YOU KNOW - MOST Skiers &
Boarders (80%) Have their gear waxed once per season. Of the
80%, half of those have their gear waxed multiple times per
season. I like to wax every 3 to 5 times of use.
SKI
/ BOARD TUNING & TIPS
TUNING SKIS /
SNOWBOARDS (It really does matter). It will make the ski / board run
better with less effort. Less fatigue more fun and less chance for
injury.
I recommend
ZARDOZ NOTWAX as a rub on quick wax and I also add it to my
favorite Hot Wax. My favorite hot wax is Zardoz Fluoro +. For
base cleaning before waxing I recommend ZARDOZ Super Z.
  
Caution: Always have a professional adjust and test your bindings
Professional
Certification Manuals can be found here:
Atomic Cert Manuals
Salomon Cert Manuals
TYROLIA - Certification
Springs can wear out or fail, Recalls, etc. Once it is 10 years old it is
time for new.
Bindings do wear out- If your binding is not on this list, I
would recommend upgrading your binding or a new set.
2009-2010 Binding list
WAXING INFO - HOW TO
Snowboards
Video -YouTube
- How to Wax a Snowboard
Skis
Video -
YouTube -
Alpine Ski Waxing
EDGING (tuning the angle of the steel edge)
To set the edge requires skill and should be left to
the shop. This skill can be taught ask the techs. A special tool is
needed and can be ordered on line.
At a minimum, a suggested tool for the edge is a set
of sharpening stones. Six inch stones in 120, 240, and 600 grit.
They cost $5 at Harbor Freight Tools.
Feel your edge and find the nicks and rough spots.
(get a tetanus shot) Use the stones to clean up the mess, add water
while rubbing in a circle. Do not change an angle the goal here is
to clean it up.
ZARDOGS' Mini Kit ski or board:
- Zardoz Notwax (Super Z, Notwax, Fluoro +)
Generic terms That is a Base cleaner, Rub on
wax, and Hot wax that can be rubbed on and buffed with
scotch brite pad or hot waxed.
- Set of sharpening stones. 12, 240, 600 grit
- Scotch brite fiber buffing pads.
--Total cost: Under $35.00
REFERENCE
Links:
How to fix cuts in base, light scratches to core shots
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For metal edge and or
core / fiberglass contact use co-polymer string (p-tex with
adhesive)
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then build up with p-tex
repair string
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finish off with p-tex
ribbon
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Repair P-tex Gouge Tips Tognar
ZARDOZ FLUORO+, It's NEW & we helped test it over 2 years.
Click for the PDF report.
DIN SETTING
REFERENCE CHART
Ski/Board base structure
Factors influencing ski glide
Tognar Ski & Snowboard Tuning, Repair & Waxing Tips & Tricks
Tognar is a great site for tuning
reference. be sure to order their free catalog.
SNOWBOARD BINDING SETUP/STANCE how to set stance and a table
with the current settings .
I have
been using the ZARDOZ NotWAX Felix process for over 10 years.
I clean the Base. Fix
P-TEX. Edge. Apply Zardoz NotWAX. Apply hot wax
,Scrape, Use scotch bright pad to buff wax, Brush
tip to tail with a Bronze brush 20 times. Apply Zardoz NOTwax. I use a edge sharpener to bevel
my edges for easier turning currently 1 degree base bevel and
3 degree side. see tognar for bevel values. Then off to the professionals for
the binding check.
SKI / BOARD REPAIR
Top: Scratched ski, Bottom after
buff, LACQUER
CHIPS , Deep Scratches on Top
Sheet
If you get a chip in the top of
your skis or board it is easy to fix.
Clean area with acetone. Use oil
based paint. ( Model paint) to match the color. Let dry. Apply
fiberglass resin or auto body filler to the chip or hole. Apply in
3/8 inch layers or less. Shape with sand paper / rasp. Let dry
all done.
Ski / board top scratched? Buff with rubbing compound, clean
with acetone. Spray a light coat of lacquer.
BRING
BACK THAT SHINE
Over time your ski equipment will
begin to loose the great shine it once had. I have discovered
that after cleaning the outside of plastic ski boots, a few light
coats of LACQUER will give the plastic that shine back. I have
used LACQUER to add shine to the top of my skis.
SKI JACKETS/BIBS
If you have a breathable fabric.
Goretex, etc. Only wash in NON-DETERGENT Detergent. This will help
keep the water repelling properties. Never use detergent since
it is a surfactant, wetting agent. I use a product called NIKWAX. There is a NON-detergent wash and a waterproofing wash in. Total cost to wash and add water
repel. 4$ wash 10$ water proofing this was for one set of bibs and
Ski Jacket. Took about an hour in my bathtub. NiKWAX USA has good tips for garment care.
Non Detergent mix - Bath Tub of
warm water, 2 cups of Baking Soda, 1 cup of Washing Soda.
Agitate by hand every 5 mins for 15 mins. Drain , Rinse 2
times. If you would rather go to a Laundry and use a 20lb
machine, I have washed and dried there with out problems.
Even using NIkWAX.
Boot Liner Get the Smell out
Liner or boots have the nasty smell? Salts will ruin the
padding and fabric. Fill liner/boot with warm water and
drain. Add baking soda, oxy clean, and fill with warm water.
Let sit 10 mins. Rinse 3 x. Let liners drain upside down
outside. Use hair dryer to dry. It will take a week to dry.
I recommend OT Odor Treatment Spray. |
