PERFORMANCE SKI & SNOWBOARD SERVICES

What is a Tune-Up?

A tune-up is a service that is done throughout the lifespan of your equipment to help give your skis or snowboard better performance on the snow. It is a comprehensive service consisting of several steps including cleaning, inspection, edge sharpening, base grinding, and waxing.

Why Do I Need a Tune-Up?

Tune-ups are an essential part of keeping you, and your equipment safe, on the slopes. With sharper edges and a faster base, you will experience better performance on the snow with more speed, control, and grip. Tuning also helps restore your equipment back to near factory settings and can help lengthen its overall lifespan.

When Should I Get a Tune-Up?

If you’ve gone all season without getting a tune-up, or if you have never gotten a tune-up on your equipment, we highly recommend bringing it in since it can help you perform better on the snow and help your equipment last longer. We recommend getting at least one tune-up service at the beginning and/or end of each winter season. This makes it easier to remember to get it done. However, depending on how often you hit the slopes, you may need more services throughout the season.

Another time to get a tune-up is if you’ve only been getting edging and waxing services done during the season. Getting only an edge and a wax all season can wear down your metal edges which causes the base to protrude. To reset your base a base grind is likely needed for optimal performance.

Finally, one last reason to bring your gear in for a tune-up is if you do a lot of early or end-of-season skiing or riding. While the weather is often milder, the slopes can be a bit treacherous at that time since the snow base is generally thinner which allows rocks, sticks, and dirt to peek through the snow and hit your equipment’s base. The rocks, sticks, and dirt can cause gauges in your base, which will need to be fixed with P-tex.

If you don’t remember the last time you had a tune-up, or you’re unsure if you need one, come see us for an assessment so we can get you ready to hit the slopes on properly tuned equipment.

Our Wintersteiger machines provide the tools needed for a high quality tune and peak performance on the slopes all season long.  We do not take appointments and all services besides a quick wax require gear to be left with us. The turnaround time will vary depending on the time of year, and will be quoted to you upon drop off.