Edge tuning set for winter sports enthusiasts

Here are the steps for sharpening snowboard and ski edges:

• Preparation: Ensure the edges are free from dirt and rust using files.
• Select angle: Choose the appropriate edge angle (e.g., 86, 87, or 88°).
• Rough grinding: Use coarse files to work on damaged edges.
• Fine grinding: Employ finer files for precise sharpening and smoothing of the edges.
• Polishing: Use flexible files to polish the edges and achieve high sharpness.
• Cleaning: Remove fine burrs with an edge eraser, and if necessary, dull the edge if it’s too sharp (e.g., for soft snow).


These steps ensure sharp and grippy edges, thereby providing an optimal riding experience on the slopes.

The frequency of edge sharpening depends on factors such as riding style, slope conditions, and personal preferences. As a general guideline, it’s recommended to sharpen the edges every 5 to 10 ski days to ensure optimal performance—within the professional sphere, the frequency might be even higher: daily edge sharpening is not uncommon, with re-sharpening occurring multiple times a day in some cases.

Additionally, due to the snow shortage in recent years, we are more frequently encountering slopes with artificial snow. These tend to be harder and icier, necessitating more frequent sharpening of both snowboard and ski edges.

Are you looking for the ideal tools for preparing your skis or snowboards? With the purchase of a Tyrolit Life edge tuning set, you can take the sharpness of your edges to a new level. You can choose between three different sets, each made in Tyrol and microscopically tested.

What is included in the Tyrolit Life Edge Tuning Set?

• two steel files (coarse and fine)
• three ceramic files (coarse, medium fine and fine)
• two innovative elastic files for fine tuning (coarse and fine)
• Tyrolit Life combination files for on the go
• Edge Rubber
• Stainless steel angle (86°, 87° or 88°)

The difference between the three edge tuning sets from Tyrolit Life lies in the stainless steel angle – accordingly, you will find the following at Tyrolit Life:

• the edge tuning set All In One 86 with 86° stainless steel angle
• the edge tuning set All In One 87 with 87° stainless steel angle
• the edge tuning set All In One 88 with 88° stainless steel angle

Both the stainless steel angles and the other tools in the 10-piece edge tuning sets are manufactured in Tyrol by Tyrolit, are microscopically tested and also available individually.

An edge tuning set from Tyrolit Life contains several different files. They are each suitable for very specific work steps when grinding the edges and can also be purchased individually.

The following files are included in the edge tuning set:

• two steel files for basic pre-processing
• three ceramic files for deburring, grinding and smoothing
• a combination file as an all-rounder for on the go

Before you begin sharpening your edges, you first need to expose them. Here, the Tyrolit Life sidewall stripper offers a solution: It precisely and very gently exposes just enough of the edge material for further preparation. It also removes coarse dirt and initial burrs.

The cutting depth and angle, as well as the orientation to the ski or snowboard’s steel edge, can be easily adjusted. This makes the Tyrolit Life sidewall stripper extremely easy to handle and an ideal complement to your edge tuning set.