tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9241860.post7479582945061509262..comments2021-03-09T14:00:28.549-05:00Comments on Explore Cross-Country: Go, National Weather Service, Go!cafiendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05749761363337659545noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9241860.post-57114971463809737762007-01-21T21:50:00.000-05:002007-01-21T21:50:00.000-05:00I commend your initiative in doing that much. Sin...I commend your initiative in doing that much. Since I walked away from the lifts several years ago, I haven't touched an edge on my own skis. When I did, I used the edge machine at work. We have a Grind Rite belt sander that makes it quick and --if I keep my hands out of it-- painless.<br /><br />To explore New England snow I've been using a couple of different Karhu/Trak models with waxless grip patterns, unless I'm going for some serious turn hunting. The full-edge version doesn't have enough miles on it to need sharpening. The older, partial edge skis have been through so much abuse that sharpening is hardly relevant. On either ski, the pattern sticks up above the edge, so filing would cut into it. Another good excuse to neglect that chore!<br /><br />Since heavy crud is more of a problem than ice, the metal edges are usually just along for the ride.<br /><br />For hand tuning I would use the standard number 10 file. You can get groovy file guides if you want, to assure a 90-degree edge or set a fancier bevel.<br /><br />It is a good idea to do a light job at frequent intervals to avoid having to do heavy restoration. If the edge stays square enough and you have a sensitive hand you might be able to feel the tilt of the file or stone well enough to avoid needing a guide.<br /><br />A friend who just got a medium-high level job at a lift served area has dangled the notion of some free skiing. That might coax me back to the lifts for a time or two. That may get me motivated to sharpen things up again.<br /><br />Glad you like the blog. It's always good to find out someone's reading it.cafiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05749761363337659545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9241860.post-82454632423408044072007-01-21T18:47:00.000-05:002007-01-21T18:47:00.000-05:00Hi Cafiend. Enjoy reading your X ski posts.
Any t...Hi Cafiend. Enjoy reading your X ski posts.<br /><br />Any tips on sharpening back country edges? I ususally just give them a once over with a medium Arkansas stone--a few strokes sort of parallel to the base, and a few sort of at right angles. Make's 'em bite minimally OK--probably could be better?<br /><br />EcoRover.blogspot.comEcoRoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294159049375690786noreply@blogger.com