Storing new skis?

Question

I just bought a pair of Line Anthems, however I don't plan on using them, or mounting them until next season. They have no bindings mounted and are still wrapped in the plastic they came in. Should I be worried about the bases drying out, or anything else one usually worries about when storing skis that have actually been skied on? Or should I just store them upright until next season?

Answer 1

don't sweat it. the factory wax will do the job but whenever you decide to get them mounted have the tech put a hard basewax(extreme cold wax) on them and then when you finally decide to hit the snow, wax them again with a temp appropriate wax or universal. This probably sounds stupid and a waste of wax, 3 waxes(factory,base and universal) before they even see snow but it will be a HUGE benefit down the road.

Answer 2

Over the summer, leave them in the wrapping until they are taken to the shop for mounting. Store them in a cool dry area. After they are mounted have them hot waxed several times, because the wax will take time to saturate into the bases.

Answer 3

Being that they are still wrapped should help but to make sure they don't get damage from any type of temp change I would store them in a carry case you can find a great deal on them here http://snowsportblog.blogspot.com/ Most of these carry cases have a special lining that will not allow moisture to damage your skies plus mine has a loop on the top to hang them on the wall works great and keeps them out of the way.

Good luck with them sounds like you got a great deal.

Just open the page with all the ski info there I know I seen great deals on binding and every thing you need

Answer 4

Yeah, dont stick them in like a shed where it will get too hot, but even just a dry basement would be fine.