Hand Tuning Race Skis

When it comes to tuning race skis, you can break the process down into what needs to be done in a professional shop, and what you can master on your own.

Hand Tuning Race Skis

When it comes to tuning race skis, you can break the process down into what needs to be done in a professional shop, and what you can master on your own.

Bases need a fresh grind? Time to drop your skis off at a tune shop that you trust. Edges not holding like they used to? You might be surprised at how effectively you can restore them to their former glory on your own. Hand edging is an art, for certain, but if you’re willing to take the time to learn on an old pair of training skis, you can start working toward the day when you personally set your 3 and 0.7 with confidence.

Check out the videos below to learn more about competition-level ski tuning and prep:

Learn from a Master Ski Tech

Base Edge Beveling
Side Edge Beveling

Willi Wiltz has tuned skis for pros like Bode Miller and Daron Rahlves. These segments are from the advanced tuning clinic hosted by Toko and Rennstall.

World Cup Race Prep

Alex Martin was Ted Ligety’s ski technician and an Official Head Rebels Ski Service Master. These segments are from the Head World Cup Tuning Clinic hosted by Head and Rennstall.

Now you have the knowledge—what do you need to hit the trails or slopes?

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