Do your own ski service | When and for whom does it make sense?
Every year before the ski season, the question arises: Should I bring my skis or snowboard in for service, or do I do it myself better and cheaper?
Why should I do the ski service myself?
Skis and snowboards have a hard life. Snow, ice, and extreme temperature differences, various types of terrain, and the high speed at which you travel put enormous strain on the material. All the more important is to take care of the skis and boards.
Only waxed skis glide effortlessly over the snowy slopes, and only with freshly sharpened edges do you have the right grip on the piste. This way you ski more safely and with less effort down the valley. Regular ski service, which should consist of waxing the skis and sharpening the side ski edges, is therefore mandatory for every skier – no matter how well you ski.
Our motto is: with safety more fun!
How often should I perform ski service?
The intervals for ski maintenance naturally depend clearly on usage, or the kilometers driven on your boards. Unfortunately, it is not the case that a ski service once a year is enough. The now common artificial snow slopes are very abrasive on the base and edges. Usually, the wax is worn off after just one to two days, and the edges become dull even earlier.
With the ski base, it is like with skin in winter. It becomes dry and brittle and must be regularly moisturized. The wax cares for the ski base and at the same time ensures that you make good progress even on slopes with little incline and that the turning ability of your skis is maintained.
With ski edges, it is like with a sharp blade, e.g. a scalpel. Only the first cut is perfect; afterwards, the sharpness of the blade steadily decreases. By regularly resharpening the side ski edge, you ensure that you do not lose grip on the slope. How often you should sharpen your skis can be read in this blog post from us: Sharpening Ski Edges - How Often?
If you have decided to continuously care for your skis after use, the effort is not very high, as your ski service is basically just refreshed and you do not always have to start completely from scratch.
Ski service at specialist retailers can be very expensive and involves an enormous amount of time, especially since base grinding, which is almost always done on large machines during service, is not always advisable! An individual preparation considering your riding skills and needs is usually not provided.
We can therefore only recommend ski service for do-it-yourselfers.
Further advantages through self-made ski service
We at raze-cat have specialized precisely in winter sports enthusiasts who want to take ski service into their own hands. Our years of experience in both recreational and racing areas ensure optimal equipment for optimal riding fun. Tips for mobile ski service, care instructions, and of course all necessary tools and products can be found in our shop. Here is a small selection:
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