Edge Sharpness - playful pow skiing

[Gooskin]

I like to ski in the trees/pow as much as I can, and I have some Bluehouse Maestros from a couple years ago. The edges are pretty much nonexistent now, as I dulled them because they were really squirrel-y on cat tracks and groomed stuff. They are incredibly fun in pow, but on hardpack they are like skiing on soap because of the lack of edges haha. I try not to use them for much else except when we get at least a few inches of fresh, and in that case I love them. Anyone else have experience dulling edges, etc? The type of skiing I've always tried to go for would be similar to someone like Eric Pollard...

So skiers who are similar, how sharp are your edges? Do I have them too dull?

 

[snowpocalypse]

Always have edges, ya never know when ya might need them. As for the squirrel factor, It sounds like the skis were edge high, had the wrong bevel or were never de-tuned properly. Skis have edges for a reason, they are our friends.

If its primarily on the cat tracks when the skis are running flat, you might also want to have your canting checked, If the skis is always running on edge the side cut will naturally want the ski to carve. Just a thought.

 

[Gryllz]

Always have edges, ya never know when ya might need them. As for the squirrel factor, It sounds like the skis were edge high, had the wrong bevel or were never de-tuned properly. Skis have edges for a reason, they are our friends.

If its primarily on the cat tracks when the skis are running flat, you might also want to have your canting checked, If the skis is always running on edge the side cut will naturally want the ski to carve. Just a thought.

This. An edges angle makes a huge difference in how stable the ski is

 

[Gooskin]

Always have edges, ya never know when ya might need them. As for the squirrel factor, It sounds like the skis were edge high, had the wrong bevel or were never de-tuned properly. Skis have edges for a reason, they are our friends.

If its primarily on the cat tracks when the skis are running flat, you might also want to have your canting checked, If the skis is always running on edge the side cut will naturally want the ski to carve. Just a thought.

What is the canting? sorry I haven't done a ton of work on my own skis

 

[snowpocalypse]

What is the canting? sorry I haven't done a ton of work on my own skis

Its the angle that your leg interacts with the ski. if you are a little bow legged or knock kneed, your skis will always be on edge. If your leg comes into your boot totally strait (very few by the way) the ski will run perfectly flat. you can change the flex of the boot or your stance to compensate for that. First, have your skis stone ground (take them back to totally flat) then try the cat track again. If you are still finding that your skis are wandering then go to your boot fitter and explain what you are feeling. They will be able to set you up flat on the ski.

 

[Gryllz]

Its the angle that your leg interacts with the ski. if you are a little bow legged or knock kneed, your skis will always be on edge. If your leg comes into your boot totally strait (very few by the way) the ski will run perfectly flat. you can change the flex of the boot or your stance to compensate for that. First, have your skis stone ground (take them back to totally flat) then try the cat track again. If you are still finding that your skis are wandering then go to your boot fitter and explain what you are feeling. They will be able to set you up flat on the ski.

I'm bowlegged and can fit 2-3 fingers in between my knees when my legs are straight. When I run or walk my feet naturally go from the outside to inside if that makes sense. so in my boot i naturally pressure the outside edges on both skis but have found angling the outside edges slightly up helps compensate. I also wear foot beds which helps as well.,