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I just picked up an iron...i need a scrapper, file, wax, and what else?

Nice Pete. Tuning site.

http://www.sno-ski.net/skituning101.html

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http://www.firsttracksonline.com/waxing101.htm

http://www.firsttracksonline.com/tuning.htm

Oh and add this edge tuner & beveler on top of the brushes.


Can be found under the tuning equipment link at the bottom of the page I first listed.

Todd I need the link to the "My other shirt has it's collar popped"

I'll post a link to where you can go to have your eye popped.

Thats the Same sharpener i used to have. Also used Diamond Files.

I don't use brass brushes just nylon. I used to have 3 seperate brushes one for hydro wax, one for Graphite and one for Cera F. If your using a Race board DO not Remove the wax at the end of the year and start over. If you use a Flourocarbon wax the flouro's acttually build up in the base. If your gonna use a powered wax ie Cera F you need a Cork. you can also cork in HF wax if needed to on the hill. F4 is a good low flourwax also for the money. i think its 5 dollars for a packet of it.

I don't use a particular brush per certain types of wax, but definitely a different technique for the conditions you're going to be in. Course finish for wet days, and a very fine structure for azz cold days. As far as technique, I got my training years ago from a Swix/World cup tuner, so i'm fairly certain my stuff is pretty well on par with a 'pro' tune. I never stone grind either. I don't really use super expensive waxes anymore cause racing isn't a part of the equation.

Nordic Violet and a good brush and edge debur are pretty much all I use for keeping a fairly descent edge and base.
I'm confident that you won't beat me in a race based on tune.
It'll likely be caused by the fact that i'm of legal drinking age, and drinking and riding is just too much fun!!

I need some teaching. Big time.