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Marcski

Re: DIY Ski Tuning

ADmiKe wrote

Bringing this thread back up - looking to maybe buy some ski vices

Any recommendations? Not looking to spend alot.

Anything that works for both skis and snowboards same vice?

Thanks

Since we are in the DIY ski tuning thread, why not do it yourself, Mike? I made these about a decade ago and they work really well. Ski goes in the slot to work the side edges and lies flat on top for waxing and base repair.

ADmiKe

Re: DIY Ski Tuning

Was thinking of making something myself...I already kinda did that but it’s pretty basic just for waxing etc.

Made this bench from an old butchers block kitchen table I got for free that was destined for the garbage.

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Re: DIY Ski Tuning

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ADmiKe wrote

Where do you buy the vola vice? Looks like it's tough to find from a US vendor

I got it at Reliable Racing

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Re: DIY Ski Tuning

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Marcski wrote

Z wrote

Get the vola vice - its exactly the same as the swix but lower priced.

I got a Razor tune for my son and I to use for Christmas. Its made by a Gore local and it does a great job. Only change I would like is a stainless steel slide plate instead of plastic.

https://shop.razor-tune.com/products/razor-tune-basic-tuning-kit

That looks interesting, Coach. Does it just do the side edge or does it work the base too?

It only does the side edge. The base edge you just touch up with a diamond stone in your bevel guide
I like this you the best of any I’ve seen
https://the-raceplace.com/collections/tuning-equipment/products/base-beast

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