Ski tuning Session 1

We are on our way!

I will address all the needs and inquiries from Forny,Darko,Graviteski,Jobster and Powdwerhound since they indicated their interests!

This first session will deal with how we are going to communicate ! Since I do not know where you are from and what platforms you have, let me tell you what I can do;

1. I have Mac G5 dual tower with video-conferencing possibilities. That means you can if you wish do "real" time exchange via Cam!

2.I can send picts of all tuning steps!

3. I can send short video clips of tuning sections.

4. I can send documents for "homework" reading!

In order to answer specific needs or problems can we agree to use PM ( private mail) medium.


In order to avoid "spam sniffers" I will not post my email fully but is sections that you can put together in order to reach me if you wish.The first section of email is pavel1 The rest will be done be PM! That is the @XXXXXX.XX

At end of session I can send you all DVD or CD of total document files, visual files and etc... This will be done via snail mail!

Please respond via PM. Also feel free to suggest changes or modifications!

Also since I do not know your level of mastery of English I will assume you are all at the "college" level of mastery of English.


This tuning course will be given as 'entry" level thus I will not deal with racing tune up, multiple-structure options etc.... and high end FLUO wax additives!


Last comment. I will assume you all are familiar with the use of; screwdrivers, sand paper, files! Using sanding paper seems simple until you go "too far" on your base!

May I suggest this week you look for;
1. Old skis, broken skis or children's skis!
2. Old iron
3.A place to work that is well lite and safe
4.Some plastic pads! The scouring pads for kitchen pots is the best. Get varied texture from coarse to fine!

Please send PM messages giving me your technical potential for communication and "special" needs!

Looking forward to your comments!

I don't have any skis, old nor new :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

However i will still listen in order to better understand the physics of the ski and how best to utilise.

James has pointed out an interesting point. If you are serious tuner, you must get "practice" skis and boots. At end of ski day just visit ski stores at resort. They will give you broken skis and discarded boots!

I have ski company reps who call me to give away 20 pair of skis that are "too old".

You will not become tuner overnight but you will over time learn the secrets of tuning by using olds skis and boots.

I also forgot to discuss work area.
Many years ago I started tuning my skis in my kitchen since my parents lived in a small apartment!

Now I have my own tune shop with bench area, stone grinder,and ceramic polisher!

It took 40 years to accumulate all ski tuning equipment so just be patient!
Take the first step by buying basic tools.
The list will be given later.

James since you did not mention that you would like to participate before today ( even if as "observer") you will miss the "private" data sent via PM!
Do you mind?

Forgive me since I forgot several points.

1.Please confirm that you are ready to begin next week to buy all necessary products.

2.Please send secondary method to reach you if this site is off or down.

3. Please send your electronic base, experience and equipment ( cam, camera. email, broadband etc...)

4.Please send level of manual dexterity!

Ready to go....

pavelski wrote:

James since you did not mention that you would like to participate before today ( even if as "observer") you will miss the "private" data sent via PM!
Do you mind?

I think i'll try and dip in as and where i can. I'm off to Sestriere on Friday (to practice 'carving') for a week of skiing so i won't have much internet access for realtime lesson... sorry... will i be able to get a good 'feel' by reviewing material posted here?

Hi Pavelski, I'm sure the material will be of interest to many people who "just pass through" so could we keep the communications in the forum?

If it's useful, I think we could set you up with a special forum area where you can "moderate" the discussion (i.e. you would approve all messages entered before they were published). Would that work for you?

We can also host any media on our server here (uk) if you prefer.

Let me know what we can do to help out, we really appreciate your contributions to the forum and the "ski tuning" will be educational for many of us. We'll also mention it in the snow report e-mails this week; I know not everyone drops into the forum every day.

If you need us to do anything, let me know (PM if you like).

Oh, and count me in too! :D

james_gray wrote:
I don't have any skis, old nor new :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

However i will still listen in order to better understand the physics of the ski and how best to utilise.

You might find something like this in your home town (so there is no shipping Cost).
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volki-Competition-Skinetic-195cm-Skis-with-Look-Binding_W0QQitemZ280057244245QQihZ018QQcategoryZ16062QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just don't try to ski on them :lol:

Trencher