Hey quick question getting ready for some park riding this summer into next season. do I need to detune my edges like on bigger skis, as to not catch an edge while on features. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Originally posted by Melodhrama View Postdo I need to detune my edges like on bigger skis
Tanshos and DLP's are relatively stiff, tight sidecut, high camber skiboards. All of these characteristics tend to make detuning more effective. On relaxed sidecut, softer, low/no camber boards ridden in softer snow, detuning won't make much if any difference. How this all interacts with park features, I don't ride park so don't really know. It seems like I've heard park riders comment that they don't mind if their edges are dull full-length, that it doesn't really matter in the park.
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Hey Melo,
I, along with other park riders used to take the time to detune, but what I have found is that the rails take care of the detuning for you after a run or two.
You can take the time to do it if you want, but I would say it's not necessary
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Best advice is to carry a stone with you on the hill. It's easy to knock a edge down if they feel like they are grabbing. Harder to tune them back up when you find you detuned too much before you got them on the hill.Boards:
2016 Spruce tuned Head Jr. Caddys - 131cm
2013 Spruce "CTS" 120s
2010 Spruce "Yellow/Red" 120s
2018 Spruce "CTS" Crossbows - 115cm
2016 RVL8 Spliffs - 109cm
2008 RVL8 Revolt "City" - 105cm
2017 RVL8 Sticky Icky Icky - 104cm
2011 Defiance Blades - 101cm
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Originally posted by Melodhrama View PostOk cool, would a gummy stone work?Boards:
2016 Spruce tuned Head Jr. Caddys - 131cm
2013 Spruce "CTS" 120s
2010 Spruce "Yellow/Red" 120s
2018 Spruce "CTS" Crossbows - 115cm
2016 RVL8 Spliffs - 109cm
2008 RVL8 Revolt "City" - 105cm
2017 RVL8 Sticky Icky Icky - 104cm
2011 Defiance Blades - 101cm
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