Never tuned a ski and I'm thinking of starting

[Dwight]

I wonder how long it will take me to get to rotobrushes

Since you went whole hog the tuning kit, I'm guessing a week.

 

[TheArchitect]

Since you went whole hog the tuning kit, I'm guessing a week.

I’ve been known to be impatient...

 

[Marker]

I've found crayoning cold weather wax to be a bit tedious. The wax is more brittle and doesn't smear so well, but the glide the last few days has been welcomed.

 

[KingGrump]

Yup. I’ll save it for next season,

Famous last words.

 

[Johnny V.]

I wonder how long it will take me to get to rotobrushes

How many pairs of skis are you doing and how often? There's still a lot of season left with cold temps and hard wax................

 

[TheArchitect]

How many pairs of skis are you doing and how often? There's still a lot of season left with cold temps and hard wax................

I have 2 pairs I ski regularly and a third pair that I doubt I'll wax more than twice this season. I'm touching up the edges and waxing after 3 days of use for either pair.

 

[Johnny V.]

Yeah, you need a rotobrush........................

 

[TheArchitect]

Hey guys. Next weekend I'm heading up to the NE Gathering and the weather may involve rain. I was wondering what wax people use for temps in the 30's and rain.

 

[Jacques]

Hey guys. Next weekend I'm heading up to the NE Gathering and the weather may involve rain. I was wondering what wax people use for temps in the 30's and rain.

Here you go.
First this video.
Then this for super duper over the previous. Here it is video

You can always use a harder grade of a HF wax for the mix as well. in the first video.

 

[offtraildog]

Thanks for all the info/contributions in this thread ... Just starting as well and bought everything I need from Marc @ Racewax . Marc was super patient and helpful and they have a 20% discount (expires tonight)

 

[offtraildog]

took my skis out a couple days ago. the tune and wax I used worked great!

 

[Andy Mink]

took my skis out a couple days ago. the tune and wax I used worked great!

Welcome to the rabbit hole.

 

[TheArchitect]

took my skis out a couple days ago. the tune and wax I used worked great!

It's a pretty satisfying feeling, isn't it?

 

[Jacques]

I got the new 7 degree plate for the Side of The BEAST Pro for sidewall planing.
Wow, it's much nicer to use than the smaller Plane BEAST.
Maybe I'll do a little video piece showing both tools pretty soon.

If you don't already have a Side of The BEAST Pro, you can get the whole deal for sidewall planing.
New : https://the-raceplace.com/collections/edge-tools/products/side-of-beast-sidewall-planar
Old, (now called Pocket Planer) : https://the-raceplace.com/collections/edge-tools/products/plane-beast-ski-side-wall-planer

 

[James]

I got the new 7 degree plate for the Side of The BEAST Pro for sidewall planing.
Wow, it's much nicer to use than the smaller Plane BEAST.
Maybe I'll do a little video piece showing both tools pretty soon.

If you don't already have a Side of The BEAST Pro, you can get the whole deal for sidewall planing.
New : https://the-raceplace.com/collections/edge-tools/products/side-of-beast-sidewall-planar
Old, (now called Pocket Planer) : https://the-raceplace.com/collections/edge-tools/products/plane-beast-ski-side-wall-planer

I will have to get one. Never was thrilled with that so called pocket planer.

 

[Dwight]

Maybe I'll do a little video piece showing both tools pretty soon.

Is that possible?

Always great to see your videos.

 

[Jacques]

I will have to get one. Never was thrilled with that so called pocket planer.

I liked mine better after they gave me a stainless plate to add to it, but the 7 plate in the Pro is so sweet. Way more stable and way harder to get any chatter going. That said the old Plane BEAST worked fine, but hey......better is better!
With so many skis today being part sandwich and part cap, the 7 degree plane with a panzar is the way to go. It's works every time with no need to adjust anything like those fancy planers with either a round or square blade!
Main thing is to be sure the file section is not gotten dull. Sections are cheap. I replace mine often.

 

[Jacques]

Is that possible?

Always great to see your videos.

I think I can do tomorrow. I will be doing work in the shop and taking a skiing break due to weather. Thanks.

 

[TheArchitect]

I can't ski and who knows if we'll be skiing next season so of course I'm looking at buying some roto brushes.

I've searched here and know most of the usual suspects. Swix, Sidecut, Toko/Red Creek, Racewax, SVST, Spin, etc. Given the pricing for each it seems like the Racewax kit at $119 is too good to be true. Does anyone who has/had it want to chime in with what they think of it? How about the Sidecut or SVST? Any that I'm missing that someone could recommend?

Brushes - SIDECUT

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Roto Brushes and Handles for Ski Waxing

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RaceWax Ski Rotobrush Kit SnapOut Quick-Change Axle Plus All 3 Brushes

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www.racewax.com

 

[mdf]

I can't ski and who knows if we'll be skiing next season so of course I'm looking at buying some roto brushes.

That's the spirit!