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.
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 is 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.