Ski service for beginners | With video tutorial

To move safely on the slopes, regular maintenance of the equipment is essential. The more individual the demands on the material, the more advisable it is to perform the ski service yourself.

Ski service at home is also attractive for families with many winter sports enthusiasts. Over time, this can save a lot of time and money!

You have decided to take your ski service into your own hands but are not yet sure how to proceed? We have created a guide for ski service in short and informative videos and explain which steps are necessary and how you can carry them out.
Starting with clamping the ski, measuring the angle, grinding edges, to waxing and polishing the base. Each step is shown in detail to make it easier for you to get started with ski service.

Preparation

First, the skis are prepared so that you can work on them safely. On the one hand, the ski brake must be fixed with a stopper rubber, which would otherwise be in the way when waxing and edge grinding. On the other hand, the ski must be securely clamped so that it does not slip during the ski service.
Preparation also includes checking the base. Only with a flat base can you perform your ski service precisely.
Removing the sidewall is part of the preparation for edge sharpening. If you grind with the ES 2000PLUS, this step is not strictly necessary but recommended, as dust is created by the side edge.

Fix ski brake and securely clamp ski

→ Stopper rubber for ski brake

Measure edge angle of skis and snowboards

→ Angle gauge to measure edge angle

Check base

→ base scraper with ruler

Remove sidewall

→ sidewall remover

Edge preparation

To ensure safety when skiing and snowboarding, you should pay attention to sharp edges. With sharp edges, you have more control on the slope, especially on icy sections. The sharper the edge, the better the grip.
When working on the edges, there are two options. Either filing by hand or grinding with an electric edge grinder. When purchasing, you have to consider which aspects are important to you and also which you work better with. In general, both variants produce very sharp edges.

Electric grinding of skis and snowboards

→ electric ski edge grinder ES 2000PLUS

Filing ski and snowboard edges

→ File angle CF-4

Base preparation

To make the riding experience even safer and to achieve a certain speed while skiing, you should wax the bases. Waxing makes the base water-repellent and reduces friction between the base and snow. This improves the glide properties of skis and snowboards, allowing you to ski smoothly and without stuttering on the slopes. Before waxing, you should repair any damage to the base and clean the base so that the wax can penetrate deeply into the pores.

Repairing small damages on the base

→ Repair gun for ski base

Cleaning and brushing ski and snowboard bases

→ Brushes for caring for & cleaning ski bases

Waxing and polishing ski and snowboard bases

→ Equipment for ski waxing

We hope we were able to give you a good overview of the topic of doing ski service yourself.
If you still have questions, you can of course contact us anytime. We're happy to help!

And now, have fun doing it yourself!

Team raze-cat