Boarding on groomers, using them to "ski". do you guys tune/sharpen your edges? The benefits are easier and quicker turns/stopping correct?
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Tuning the Edges?
Skis/Skiboards:
2019/2020 Lib Tech Backwards 166cm with Marker Squire 11 Bindings
2018 Spruce "Woody" Sherpa with Marker Griffon 13 DM Track
2018 "Dave's Face" DLPs w Snowjam Non Release Bindings
2016/2017 Rossignol Soul 7HD 164cm with with Marker Griffon 13 DM Track
2011 Spruce "Blue Board" Sherpa
20?? Spruce Sherpa "White Board" Prototypes still in plastic
Boots:
2012 Salomon SPK 90
2011 Salomon SPK Kaos 100
2008 Salomon SPK Kaos 95Tags: None
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There are some people here that ride with 0 degree base and side angles (RVL8 boards come stock that way), but personally I always have a 1 degree angle on the side.
On narrower boards I use a 1 base and 2 side, wider boards 0.5 base and 1.5 side.
The benefit of a more acute angle (the side being more angled than the base) is greater edge hold when carving. If you like the edges to lock in, a sharper angle is better. Some people like more skidded turns, in which case 0-0 is probably fine.
As far as sharpening, I routinely sharpen after a few trips/if I see the edges dulling, so only a couple times a season, no too many.
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I will be making sure that the edges are finely tuned. I made my way over to the black diamonds tonight for the first time EVER and fell in love.Skis/Skiboards:
2019/2020 Lib Tech Backwards 166cm with Marker Squire 11 Bindings
2018 Spruce "Woody" Sherpa with Marker Griffon 13 DM Track
2018 "Dave's Face" DLPs w Snowjam Non Release Bindings
2016/2017 Rossignol Soul 7HD 164cm with with Marker Griffon 13 DM Track
2011 Spruce "Blue Board" Sherpa
20?? Spruce Sherpa "White Board" Prototypes still in plastic
Boots:
2012 Salomon SPK 90
2011 Salomon SPK Kaos 100
2008 Salomon SPK Kaos 95
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