Sharpen Edges to 91° and Wax Skis like a Pro | How to Tune Your Skis
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A good ski tune can make all the difference in your performance. Industry legend, Mike Whynkoop, walks you step-by-step in how he sharpens and waxes skis. We had the privilege of filming him as he sharpened and waxed a pair of skis in his shop Après Mobile Ski Tech. www.apresboise.com/ also check him out on Facebook / apresboise .
This video explains what is meant by a 91 degree side edge angle and a 1 degree base edge angle. When you go into a shop they will often ask you what angle you want your ski sharpened at. Most people prefer a 91 degree side edge and a 1 degree base edge.
Another important aspect of waxing is the scraping. It is important to have a sharp edges on the scrapper which you can achieve by sharpening it on a file mounted to your shop desk. Mike Whynkoop also walks you through the different techniques for scrapping off wax. Don't miss his advice on how to apply the wax and what kind of wax to use.
All in all this video will give you a good taste of what it takes to professional tune your skis.
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0:00 Introduction
0:36 Edge Angle Explained
1:28 Sharpening Edges
3:10 Detune
4:39 Waxing
6:39 Scrapping
10:53 End Screen
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I've been watching ski and snowboard tuning videos for a week now, to make some money this winter in Chile, and this is by far, THE BEST of them all, I really appreciate it, thank you.
what a great no nonsense concise guide to home tuning. Thx
Tuned my skis wrong for the first time last week. Going to go back at them before first day on the slopes this weekend. Thank you!
Outstanding tutorial guys! Thank you so much for posting it. This is the best instruction I have seen out there. Keep all the pro tips coming!
Nice! I've never done the 2 wax method he showed. That's interesting. Also it cracks me up I spend most of my time buffing... several brushes and then several scotch brite pads! I guess I could dial it back a bit! Great video!
God I wish my scraper would stay that sharp. I’m walking out of a CrossFit class every time I finish scraping hahaha 😊
Dan do you have Instagram? Also where are you based out of when you ski?
@DanNoakes
3 ай бұрын
I don’t have an instagram account no.
@kennethcondon3949
2 ай бұрын
@@DanNoakes bummer would love to follow you on that. COuld learn a lot about your decision making in the mountains, what gear you use, and a bit more about you!
91 degrees? Bullshit. This is 89 degree angle. Try and find 91 degree angle file block. I dare you. Pros know how to measure angles. You do not.
@DanNoakes
5 ай бұрын
Dare accepted! Different manufacturers of tools have different measurements. SVST has 91, others will have 89. Mike is a pro and he does know how to measure angles. Here is a link for you so you can see a 91 degree angle tool. 690685.shop.netsuite.com/s.nl/it.A/id.6901/c.690685/n.1/.f?sc=33&category=80
@JM-54321
5 ай бұрын
@@DanNoakescool info. There is actualy a company that does not know how to measure angles. If you measure an angle of an object, you measure the object, not the empty space on the other side. It looks like Mike knows what he is doing, sure. But pros in FIS WC measure right.
@DanNoakes
5 ай бұрын
There are multiple companies that use 91 degrees for the side edge. Here is another example, scroll down the page www.sidecut.com/product/KIT_BSC_SHARP.html
@DanNoakes
5 ай бұрын
Check out this site too. “A typical base bevel is from 0.5-1 degrees. A file guide will call a one degree bevel either 89 or 91 degrees. Same difference.” www.skituning101.com/2008/11/part-2-sharpening-base-edge.html?m=1
@JM-54321
5 ай бұрын
@@DanNoakes great info. Cherry picking much? All the largest manufacturers, like Snoli, Holmenkol, Skiman, Toko, they all have proper angle measurements. Check it out. Or find another ski blog from Colorado or wherever and call it a credible source.