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How do i take care of my skiing equipment?
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I bring my skis inside after using them. Wipe them down with a towel to remove excess water and let them dry. Oxidation on the edges occurs when skis are not dried quickly enough...but eventually, they will get some rust. You can use a fine grain 3M scrubbie to remove rust w/o messing up the edge. Add a bit of 3-in-1 oil or similar lubricant to help prevent further oxidation.
Waxing and tuning should be done frequently. I wax frequently due to changing snow conditions and usually get the edges sharpened after every 10 full days. Icy conditions may make you need to get them edged and waxed more often.
You shouldn't have to do much to your bindings. Just make sure the ski brakes are working well and the bindings are securely attached to the skis. Regular bindings require little or no upkeep. Alpine Touring and Telemark bindings need a little more attention due to their additional moving parts.
Poles don't need much attention either unless you use a telescoping pole (like a trekking pole.) With those you just need to make sure the adjustment mechanisms are OK and the baskets are secure.
Boots: Inspect often for damage; Store your boots in a bag or closet and away from sunlight. UV light will degrade the plastic over time. The boots get enough UV when you are on the slopes, keep them out of the light when possible. Pull out your liners to get them dry. Liners can get funky relatively quickly if not dried out well. I give my liners a good dose of Lysol every couple of uses...or more often if needed.
Wash your waterproof clothes with Nikwax Tech Wash and use Nikwax TX Direct to keep the garment waterproof.
April 30, 2010 10:53 pm 