From Wax To Ptex: Ski Maintenance 101

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Join Gearhead Chris as he goes step by step through tuning ski edges, waxing ski bases, and repairing core shots. Below is the tool list you’ll need to get a send-worthy tune and wax at home, plus links so you can get the equipment you need.
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Tool list
1:03 - Why tune your skis?
1:25 - Tool deep dive
2:32 - Edge tuning
5:57 - Fixing coreshots
6:40 - Waxing
10:00 - Scraping
11:08 - Brushing
12:00 - Summer Storage
12:15 - Outro
To shop our full selection of ski tuning tools:
www.backcountry.com/tuning-ac...
Full Tune & Wax Kits:
www.backcountry.com/toko-basi...
Edge Tuning Tools:
Ski Vise: www.backcountry.com/search?q=...
Diamond File: www.backcountry.com/swix-diam...
Edge Sharpener: www.backcountry.com/toko-ergo...
Wax Tools:
Toko Basic Hot Wax Kit: www.backcountry.com/toko-basi...
Toko High-Performance Universal Ski Wax: www.backcountry.com/toko-hf-h...
Dakine Indy Hot Wax:
www.backcountry.com/dakine-in...
Swix High Speed Wax: www.backcountry.com/swix-high...
Swix Economy Waxing Iron:
www.backcountry.com/swix-econ...
Toko Plexi Blade Wax Scraper:
www.backcountry.com/toko-plex...
Swix Plexi Scraper:
www.backcountry.com/swix-5mm-...
Toko Steel Wax Scraper:
www.backcountry.com/toko-stee...
Burton Tri-Scraper 12-Pack:
www.backcountry.com/burton-tr...
Toko Base Brush:
www.backcountry.com/toko-base...
Toko Base Brush & Strap:
www.backcountry.com/toko-oval...
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  • @cjgars209
    @cjgars209 Жыл бұрын

    yes, P-Tex video please

  • @blakemurray1218
    @blakemurray12187 ай бұрын

    10/10 Tutorial!!! Quick, simple and gives a GREAT overview of every step on real skis in real time. I never thought of using a wire brush for harder wax as I spent a solid 30mins trying to use a plastic brush to get the wax out of my base. That dual horsehair/wire brush is a life saver!

  • @JohnnyActionTV
    @JohnnyActionTV2 жыл бұрын

    This gearhead’s a 14/10. 🔥

  • @rakeshsemenchalam4464
    @rakeshsemenchalam4464 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Very informative and to the point. Thank you.

  • @FLYRODDER38
    @FLYRODDER38 Жыл бұрын

    Would add one step: detuning from the tips to the contact points.

  • @kevincafaro8846
    @kevincafaro88466 ай бұрын

    good job. just watched Swix's how to video. the iron should be straight not sideways. and they explain the reason not to get the iron to hot. resin between the layers in the ski will breakdown.

  • @davescheer4602
    @davescheer4602 Жыл бұрын

    When do you cork?

  • @jacobsimpson347
    @jacobsimpson3475 ай бұрын

    Have edges machined to match tool angle before using it. Can run your stone and leave you with goofy edges

  • @sleepymyron
    @sleepymyron6 ай бұрын

    What is the brand of that universal wax?

  • @sleepymyron
    @sleepymyron4 ай бұрын

    What temp should you set your iron at when ironing your base?

  • @GnB-Fata
    @GnB-Fata Жыл бұрын

    i would recommend to push the scraper with that angle instead of pulling it. The risk of damaging your base is much higher in this case.

  • @mihaylodimo8996

    @mihaylodimo8996

    10 ай бұрын

    Would you care to explain why the risk is higher?

  • @Squallywood
    @Squallywood Жыл бұрын

    Great video, cheers!

  • @backcountry

    @backcountry

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Bluebird_Bum
    @Bluebird_Bum8 ай бұрын

    What if your edge went ejecto seato from a core shot... asking for a friend

  • @Ydooo
    @Ydooo7 ай бұрын

    why do we wax and then we remove all the wax?

  • @Runetone
    @Runetone7 ай бұрын

    A old clothing iron is just fine. the less steam holes the better. You don't need no special vise either.

  • @XWhiteWinter
    @XWhiteWinter8 ай бұрын

    remember to wear some gloves , you thk me later

  • @lealamb
    @lealamb Жыл бұрын

    Can we all agree to never say "tip to tail" ever again.

  • @Edward-ee7ng

    @Edward-ee7ng

    Жыл бұрын

    Why not?

  • @bodhi2752

    @bodhi2752

    7 ай бұрын

    But why

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