I’m about to detune my edges, what should I do before I fuck my skis up

Make the edges from directly underfoot and from the tips & tails (the part which doesn't touch snow, like 5-10cm down from the uppermost part) as dull as a wooden spoon and remove as little metal as possible. Aim for a perfectly round surface. Like from _| to ) and do it all over again after 5-10 park days to remove burrs. If you ski alot of metal rails you'll soon get to a point where there's practically no edge underfoot. This is where the sweet spot is for rail skiing, but also where the skis really start to suck on icy groomer ripping. The tradeoff you just can't avoid.

Pick the tool you have the most confidence with. I do mine with an angle grinder but that's not something I can recommend if you REALLY don't know how to use one. A metal file is the best option if you're not that familiar with power tools.
 
14408383:tominiemenmaa said:
Make the edges from directly underfoot and from the tips & tails (the part which doesn't touch snow, like 5-10cm down from the uppermost part) as dull as a wooden spoon and remove as little metal as possible. Aim for a perfectly round surface. Like from _| to ) and do it all over again after 5-10 park days to remove burrs. If you ski alot of metal rails you'll soon get to a point where there's practically no edge underfoot. This is where the sweet spot is for rail skiing, but also where the skis really start to suck on icy groomer ripping. The tradeoff you just can't avoid.

Pick the tool you have the most confidence with. I do mine with an angle grinder but that's not something I can recommend if you REALLY don't know how to use one. A metal file is the best option if you're not that familiar with power tools.
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Even if your experienced with power tools, doing it manually or even with a die grinder would give a lot more controll
 
Get an edge setter. Set a base bevel of 1.25+. Use a file and dull over the edge. Hit it with some gummy stone and Diamond stones after. I’ve found sand paper is really great for removing burrs and polishing too. Like [tag=266771]@tominiemenmaa[/tag] said, you gotta basically make it edgeless underfoot to really feel good about it. Hate when edges catch and some rails just aren’t kept up well

**This post was edited on Mar 5th 2022 at 12:54:58pm
 
Just get a gummy stone and do 10 passes underfoot. All 4 edges, if they’re still not dull enough do 10 more. Rinse n repeat til your happy.
 
Yes, of course. But if you're comfortable with power tools, you have the needed level of control with them too. I've done around ten pairs of new skis with my method and fucked none of them.

14408559:Icant_kfed said:
Even if your experienced with power tools, doing it manually or even with a die grinder would give a lot more controll
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Just got a pair of poachers with the warranty money I got after breaking my chronics. I have never detuned any of my skis but am thinking of trying it for this pair. I ski about 60/40 all mountain/park and am wondering if I should do so. I have heard it can help preventing edge damage, however I still would like them to perform elsewhere on the mountain. Wondering what you guys think I should do.
 
I detuned mine and it doesn’t make a big difference with carving but a huge difference on rails. Would definitely recommend

14412602:everettmclarty said:
Just got a pair of poachers with the warranty money I got after breaking my chronics. I have never detuned any of my skis but am thinking of trying it for this pair. I ski about 60/40 all mountain/park and am wondering if I should do so. I have heard it can help preventing edge damage, however I still would like them to perform elsewhere on the mountain. Wondering what you guys think I should do.
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When the edges have fully worn off they are like butter on rails and suck super hard on icy groomers. (A southern Finn here so the icy groomers are a thing.)The softer the snow, the lesser need for sharpy sharp edges.

14412953:SchizoSkier said:
I detuned mine and it doesn’t make a big difference with carving but a huge difference on rails. Would definitely recommend
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