Wax on, not off
The big issue is oxidation – the chemical reaction that happens when an object comes into contact with oxygen. Think brown on a cut apple or worse, rust on your ski edges. And while brown apples are fairly harmless and rust can be filed off, oxidation can also result in “dry rot” (the powdery white stuff on your bases. No, not snow.)
While we’ll skip the in-depth chemistry lesson, if left to dry out, the long molecules that make your bases so tough can break down, reducing strength and glide speed. Now we’ve probably got your attention.
So before you stick your boards in the hot garage for the summer, here are a few easy steps to give them some TLC:
• Wipe down skis with a wet rag. Old ski socks work great.
• Polish away edge burrs with a diamond stone and fill in any “owies” with P-tex.
• Wax your skis, but don’t scrape (yay!) It will protect your bases over the summer.
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