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Hey guys, this is my first post as I just discovered this sweet forum.
I'm Roger, currently living in Calgary, Canada. All of my skiing happens in either Banff or Lake Louise because of convenience.
I'm a 2nd year skier (35 years old). I've taken a few lessons and have probably been out about 25 full days in between last season and this.
I'm thinking about getting into waxing and tuning my own skis. Right off the bat I'm sorry if this has been covered a bunch already and if it has can you please point me to the relevant threads.
Should I just wax my skiis and have my local shop tune them? Should I learn to tune them as well and give the edges a little pick me upper everytime I wax?
Other than a set of vises, can you guys please point me in the direction of the exact scrapers, brushes, files, etc for where I ski? I've read a lot and kinda have an idea of what I need but wanted to get your opinions. I do 70/30 on/off piste.
Thanks so much in advance
Andy Mink
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Welcome to Pugski. You're certainly in the right forum for your question. You'll find, um, varied opinions on waxing especially. As a relative newby in waxing myself, don't overthink it to begin with. It's a very long rabbit hole! Learning to do the upkeep on your edges and bases in between full spa treatments is definitely worth it. I'll defer to others on brands but at the minimum a few good diamond stones in 2 or 3 grits, a good flat file, and edge bevels for base and sidewall to match what your tune is and you should be good to go.
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Thanks!
Are brushes one could use with a power drill a thing or overkill?
