Edge Tuning Guide for Razor-Sharp Ski and Snowboard Edges
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to ski and snowboard edge tuning. In the world of winter sports, equipment precision is critical to performance and safety.
With over 100 years of experience in developing precision tools, Tyrolit Life shares its expertise to show you how to grind your ski and snowboard edges for optimal performance.
Expert know-how
Whether you’re an ambitious recreational rider or a professional athlete, our expert tips and best practices will help you get the most out of your winter sports experience.
Immerse yourself in the world of professional edge tuning and discover how to get and keep your equipment in top condition with the right techniques and tools.
In this guide from Tyrolit Life, former ski racer and freeride professional Matthias “Hauni” Haunholder shares valuable tips and tricks for sharpening the edges of touring skis. He highlights that an edge angle of 88 degrees is recommended for touring skis because this angle enhances the gliding properties on soft snow and increases the edges’ durability.
Sharpening the edges is essential to ensure control during both the ascent and descent in alpine terrain. This guide is an invaluable resource for all ski tourers looking to optimally prepare their ski edges and adjust them to various snow conditions.
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We offer the complete assortment for ski and snowboard edges: from steel angles and files in various grits to our new sidewall planers and edge tuning sets.
Sharpening Freeride Ski Edges
Former ski racer and freeride professional Matthias “Hauni” Haunholder shares his expertise and recommends an edge angle of 88 degrees for freeride skis, ideal for soft terrain. He underlines the importance of sharpening the edges before the freeride season and after encountering stones or hard ground.
The focus lies on adjusting the edges for different snow conditions to maintain optimal grip and smooth gliding. Additionally, a new tool is introduced – the sidewall remover, indispensable for precise filing work on the steel edge.
This guide is directed at everyone who wants to perfectly prepare their freeride skis for an exceptional powder snow experience.
This guide provides a succinct instruction on sharpening the edges of children’s skis. The emphasis is on a recommended edge angle of 88 degrees to ensure the safety and control for young skiers.
Former ski racer and freeride professional Matthias “Hauni” Haunholder underscores the importance of sharpening the edges both before the ski season begins and after any damage, to maintain optimal riding qualities. For this purpose, Tyrolit Life offers a special edge tuning kit designed specifically to meet the needs of children’s skis.
For freeride skiers and their ski edges, special conditions apply. Sharpening the edges is crucial for maintaining control in the depths of untouched terrain. Ex-ski racer and freeride pro Matthias “Hauni” Haunholder explains exactly how it’s done.
Ski edges for children’s skis should be sharpened before the ski season to ensure they function properly and provide the child with safety and edge grip. Ex-ski racer and freeride professional Matthias “Hauni” Haunholder offers insightful tips and tricks in this video.
For tourers and their touring skis, well-sharpened edges are crucial. Ex-ski racer and freeride professional Matthias “Hauni” Haunholder provides insightful tips and tricks in this video.
For racing skiers and their high-performance racing skis, grinding the edges of the skis is crucial. Ex-ski racer and freeride professional Matthias “Hauni” Haunholder gives insightful tips and tricks in this video!
Whether you are a professional racer or an avid recreational winter sports enthusiast, sharp ski edges are critical to a fun, safe and successful on-piste experience. We’ll explain how it works!
Sharpening snowboard edges – here we offer you a 7-step guide for optimal performance in the park, on the slopes, and in the backcountry. Discover more now!
