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One thing the conversation seems to be missing is rocks and handling. Rocks are mostly an off-piste issue, but I have seen it happen on piste. Especially early
by SkyPuncher 2y ago
One thing the conversation seems to be missing is rocks and handling.
Rocks are mostly an off-piste issue, but I have seen it happen on piste. Especially early and last season when cover can be low. Will occasionally also happen near the lift when a spot gets warn low. When I get rock gashes, it's always easier to just send them to the shop's machine.
Handling also introduces a fair amount of nicks. In theory, the edges should never meet at an awkward angle, but it happens. Skis slide around on the rack, skis flip out a position while carrying them, things shift in the car, etc, etc.
- oldandboring 2y agoI addressed this when I wrote, > If the edge get damaged with rocks or rust, this is no longer true.
- erikpukinskis 2y ago> Rocks are mostly an off-piste issue *laughs in East Coast*
- FredFS456 2y agoUse ski straps, especially the type which has a rubber end that you can stick in between the skis. It prevents them from scissoring, which is harmful for both the edges and the base.
- SkyPuncher 2y agoI tend to forget them. However, in my case, I'm basically skiing rocks every time I'm out. Tools, not jewels.