What else do I need to do to prepare my skis for the first time out?

Question

I have been skiing a couple of times and I just bought my first pair of skis. I have had the binding put on and DIN adjusted by a tech and I was wondering if there was anything else that I need to do to the skis before hitting the slopes.

Answer 1

new skis come equipped with a 90 edge so unless you plan on racing and need a personal edge there is no reason to sharpen. they also were waxed at the factory(contrary to popular opinion they DO use top quality wax at the factory) so you can hit the slopes right away but personally I like to wax any new ski 2 or 3 times with a cold base then wax for temp before I let them touch snow

Answer 2

If the bindings were adjusted for your boots and the release adjusted for your skill  you should be set.  Also ask if the skis need to be waxed.

Answer 3

New skis got good edge and you already have the bindings adjusted. You just need to wax them.

But, most importantly, talk with them. Build some spiritual bonding with your skis. :) Tell them to take care of you. Promise them regular waxing, edge sharpening, binding testing/adjustment, and base fixing.

Answer 4

If the skis are new the edges are probably good.  You should wax them or get them waxed at a ski shop.  

Waxing is not to hard to do yourself but you have to be careful about not getting the iron too hot and not using too much wax.  

Check this page:

http://www.racewax.com/servlet/the-templ...

This is an awesome page:

http://www.harbskisystems.com/tuninginde...

Look under the tasks, schedule and tools links there.

Answer 5

Sharpen your edges, if they are a pair of shaped skiis use a 1x1 base and edge bevel.  Then hot wax your skiis with an old electric iron that will never be used for clothing again. Heat the iron to a temperature that will easily melt the wax when it is held on the bottom of the iron, drip the wax on the ski bases in a "S" pattern, then iron the wax into the base, be quick with the iron so you don't damage the bases.  Scrape the wax to a thin layer with a wide putty knife or other strong straight edge.  Be sure you scrape all of the wax off of the edges.  

  Hot wax the equipment every 3-4 days of use, more often when park riding or on hardpack or abrasive snow.