♦ Expert maintenance and repair shop: ♦ Binding mounting ♦ Binding calibration ♦ Expert tune-up service ♦ Base repair ♦ Delamination repair ♦ Edge repair ♦ Rather tune yourself? We have all the necessary supplies

Tips on Storage & Maintenance

Ski Tuning
While it is true that your skis were tuned when you bought them, the friction on the show and ice, the occasional contact with rocks and debris on the trail along with just general wear and tear can make them perform poorly. They should be returned to the ski shop periodically for a tune-up. About every 10 times they are used with ideal conditions, more often in less than ideal snow conditions. High performance skiers usually tune more often, and some after each day of skiing. Well-tuned skis will help you enjoy your skiing more, will help you improve your skiing .skills, and therefore, make your skiing a lot more fun. Skis that are tuned will:

♦ Turn easier
♦ Glide or slide smoothly
♦ Have better edge grip on hard snow
♦ Be capable of skiing faster
♦ Give you better control of your speed and direction
♦ Have bases protected against the elements.

Boot Storage
Always keep your boot liners dry. For best drying, remove the liners from the shell and let them air dry. This is a must before storage and should be done during the skiing season as well. It will help eliminate mildew and mold and the liners will last you a lot longer and keep your feet warmer. Here are a few other tips:

♦ Store boots at normal room temperature and humidity (Under a bed or in a closet)
♦ Clean shells with mild soap and water, and shine shells with Armor All.
♦ Always store your boots buckled, when not in use during the season and in the off season. It will help retain their shape and fit.
♦ Keep shells free of mud, gravel and other contaminants. Such materials imbedded in the boot soles may cause binding release failure.

Ski Storage
Proper storage will keep your skis in good condition for a longer time. If you will keep in mind what a ski is made of, wood, fiberglass, polyurethane and steel edges, a little common sense will go a long way in storing your skis in the off season. Here are some tips. ♦ Keep them in a place where temperature and humidity are relatively normal, (steel edges can rust)

♦ They should be stored laying down or hanging up by the tips.
♦ Always clean and dry skis before storing. Road salt, moisture, and other elements can damage ski edges, bases and top skins. Mild household cleaners can be used to clean ski surfaces for storage. But, for best results, have your ski shop clean the ski bases, lubricate the bindings, and apply a heavy coat of wax to protect the bases and edges in the off season.

Here are just a few things to avoid

♦ Do not store skis in a ski bag without first cleaning and waxing.
♦ Do not store skis in a hot attic or in a damp basement, barn or garage. Your ski equipment was expensive, if you take care of it, it will last you a lot longer and provide you with a much more enjoyable time on the snow.