HOW TO USE SKIPOWER RACE FOR EDGE SHARPENING

In order to be prepared to extraordinary and satisfying skiing, it is useful to know how to sharpen the ski edges. Athletes and everyone that work in this sector (from ski rent to skimen) recognize the importance of perfect ski conditions to reach optimal performance and improve the ski experience.

How it is possible to get edges ad hoc?
Skipower Race has developed a wide range of tools for ski edges maintenance, that distinguish for technical innovation that reduce the sharpening time and costs and improve the work on the edge.

Why is important to sharpen the ski edges?

The ski edge sharpening it’s not only about performances, but also about safety. Edges well sharpened offer a better grip on the snow, allowing skiers to have a better control, to make precise turns and change direction easily. Moreover, it helps prevent undesired sliding, reducing falls and injuries risk.

The edges sharpening affect the type of skiing.
The sharpening angle can be of 86°, 87°, 89° and the choice is based on the athlete’s style and level.

Essential tools for ski sharpening

In addiction to the traditional sharpening realized by hand, nowadays it’s common between specialists to sharpen ski edges with the specific machine. The advantage of using Skipower Race technology is the guarantee of maximum precision besides the savings of costs and time thanks to innovations such as the possibility to use only one grinding stone for all the processing.

FOR THE SHARPENING BY HAND

WorldCupRacing

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WorldCupRacing Team

Lima

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Lima

For sharpening ski edges by machine

Skiprorace

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Skiprorace for all types of skis, styles and snow

Skiedge

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Skiedge specifically for high-level competition

How to sharpen the edges manually

1. ski preparation

clean the edges to remove wax residual and dirt. Fix the skis in a clamp to obtain major stability while working.

3. Sharpening with a File

move the WorldCupRacing file holders from the tip to the tail of the ski. Thanks to the innovative length and the longer clamp, the stability on the edge is high and it’s easier to maintain constant the angle during the operation. The lower sides compared to the standard allow an easy move also nearby the clamps.

5. Final Cleaning

after the sharpening, it is normally used a diamond stone or an abrasive sponge to remove possible metallic residual and refine the edges. After the use of the WCR file holders this step will be faster thanks to the efficient chip exhaust that clear the residual and their special coating that prevent scratches while working.

2. Checking the Angle of the Laminae

Determine the current angle of the foils. Angles typically vary between 86 and 89 degrees. Use the WorldCupRacing square of the desired angle at which to hook the hard fine or hard extrafine file.

4. Sanding and Finishing

Use the extra-fine hard file to smooth out any roughness. This step helps refine the edge of the foils.

How to sharpen the edges wit Skipower race machines

Skipower Race proposes two types of sharpener dedicated to enthusiasts and professionals. With both models the sharpening has the highest precision. There is no need of finishes because while working there are no burrs or scratches. With one grinding stone it’s possible to realize different preparations from rough grinding to finishing. In addiction, Skipower Race sharpener include battery pack that allows to work also on the race field.

1. set up the ski

place the ski on the proper holders and fix it in the clamps. Soon assorted a comfortable support to work on the edges on the race field. Stay tuned!ed!

2. edge sharpening

Skiprorace and Skiedge are machines with technical innovations that make the sharpening faster and work with the maximum precision. Both are prepared for an efficient suction that maintain cleanness during the work, avoid edge overheating and so the need to finishing, it is also possible to sharpen even after waxing.

3. chose the ski angle

regulate the sharpening level. With Skiedge, the optimal machine for athletes ski processing, it is possible to select the angle even with increments of a quarter of grade.