First Time Racer, things to know, basics
to keep track of how your ski is tuned. Key reasons to write on your skis: 1- Last time edges tuned / setup [date] 2- Indicate a race edge 3- What base / combo wax is used 4-To look cool in the start house/ intimidate the competition on the NASTAR course! How to: First, you…
Ski storage does not need to be a long process. However, you can’t just throw the skis in the closet at the end of the season either…. What you are trying to accomplish: 1] Protect the base of the ski from dirt and abrasion. 2] Protect the edge of the ski from rust / oxidation…
Scenario: You tuned your skis meticulously the night before…… You picked up your skis from the local ski tune shop earlier that morning….. First run, first gate…. you crank it over hard to engage your fresh edges in hard pack snow / ice….and wam-o- you slide out taking a gate with you down the…
Lets face it, boots are important…. really important. Boots are the single connection between your body and the ski that is moving you down the mountain at insane speeds, allowing you to swerve in and out of gates with just gentle toe pressure. But, we neglect them? Scenario: you arrive at your hotel the night…
So, you buy a new pair of skis….. Or, you have a set of used skis re-ground / new base grind at a ski shop. The very first question “How do you want your base and edges?” What you say….. A lengthy [persuasive] discussion might ensue leading to a wrong or right decision in the…
It didn’t have to end this way…. I have witnessed [to my surprise] top jr. ski racers lose a ski on the first run of a race day due to binding adjustment issues. Scenario 1: Race day is aggressive snow / Ice on course. Lots of chatter from the skis when turning.\ The Toe slide…
ICE is internationally recognized by emergency and hospital personnel as “In Case of Emergency”…. ICE + Phone number indicates a contact to call when something bad has happened. Letting a first responder know who to call when something happens is so easy…. yet, is often overlooked. Many kids [and adults] ski alone without identification cards.…
Breaking equipment is never a great experience….. especially for the parent. “Can it be glued, welded…. taped?!!” But, if it’s LEKI, a much better solution exists…. contact …. well…. LEKI!!! LEKI USA, Inc. 458 Sonwil Drive Buffalo, NY 14225 www.leki.com P (800) 255-9982 They have the BEST customer service….. sometimes a picture might be enough,…