What is ski base structure?
Structuring is the practice of creating a series of very small, parallel grooves on the entire surface of your ski bases. The purpose of structuring is to make sure that the theoretically proper amount of water is created between ski and snow as you glide.
What is base wax?
Quick Guide. Base Loading is the term used to describe a waxing technique that infuses wax deep into the base of the ski. It is often used by World Cup skiers to improve the performance of the ski. This process makes the ski faster and holds the top wax for longer in the ski.
What is a base grind for skis?
Essentially a base structure involves running your gear over an expensive stone grinding machine to grind a pattern into the base of your equipment. This pattern, referred to as the structure, works in conjunction with the wax to help you slide on the snow.
What is a base structure?
Base structure means the aboveground portion or base of a building, generally used for parking or other nonresidential purposes.
Is Base prep wax necessary?
BP99 wax is recommended as the first wax on all new skis to get the ski bases accustomed to hot irons. Also recommended for skis or boards in the “Hot Box” and temperatures should never be higher than 130-degrees Fahrenheit.
How many layers of ski wax do I need?
Reduce the Base Prep applications to about 2 or 3 layers followed by the HS-30 Red and a few layer of HS-20 Blue, then apply the wax of the day and ski. Skis generally do not get fast until they get some hard wax into them.
Does waxing skis make a difference?
Waxed Skis are More Fun Wax makes your skis hydrophobic, or water resistant. The more hydrophobic your skis, the faster they will be down the slopes. Keeping your skis waxed will also make them easier to make smoother turns.
Should you base grind new skis?
A full ski base grind is recommended after the first 5-8 days on a newly purchased pair of skis to give it time for the epoxy to settle. This process actually planes a small layer of base off the ski and can therefore only be done up to six times over the life of the ski.
What is the best way to wax a ski?
Hot waxing is best. Simply hold the bar of wax on the base of the iron allowing melted wax to drip onto your ski base. Set the iron temperature so wax flows easily, but doesn’t “smoke” the wax. Iron the wax into the base for 30 – 45 seconds to spread the wax and allow it to penetrate into the base.
What is the difference between waxing and structuring a snowboard?
Structuring can make more difference in speed than waxing, according to world cup technicians. It can also make a board or ski easier to turn for recreational riders.
Why do I need to Wax my base?
Regular application of ski wax allows you to glide and turn easily as well as protects your base. Having a well waxed ski base is as important as oil in your car’s engine. Bases soak up wax like a sponge.
Why do you put wax on a snow base?
Bases soak up wax like a sponge. The action of gliding over snow slowly releases wax to give a lubricating layer between your base and the snow. Lubricant is needed for performance as well as protection from “base burn,” which is a fuzzy base texture caused by abrasive snow.