{"id":4997,"date":"2022-09-27T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/?p=4997"},"modified":"2026-03-30T16:43:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:43:56","slug":"ski-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/equipment\/ski-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski care in 3 steps: Repairing ski surfaces, sharpening edges & waxing skis"},"content":{"rendered":"

“A well maintained and cared-for ski is easier to use and also easier to control,” says Andreas K\u00f6nig, safety expert at the German Ski Association (DSV). That’s why every winter sports fan should check whether their skis or snowboard are already fit for the pistes before starting their ski holiday. SnowTrex<\/a> shows you how to repair ski surfaces, sharpen the edges and wax your skis correctly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n The steps at a glance<\/span><\/a>Why is ski care important? Instructions & tips<\/span><\/a>Ski care step 1: Repairing the ski surface<\/span><\/a>Ski care step 2: Sharpening the edges<\/span><\/a>Ski sare step 3: Waxing your own skis<\/span><\/a>Conclusion<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Step 1<\/td>Repairing the ski surface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 2<\/td>Sharpening the edges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 3<\/td>Waxing the skis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Why is ski care important? Instructions & tips<\/h2>\n

If you want to avoid stress on the first day of your holiday, you can get your skis in shape before your holiday. An appropriate ski maintenance service to grow and maintain skis in a specialist shop can never hurt: Repairing ski surfaces, waxing skis, sharpening edges… but with the right equipment, you can also do this yourself. The most important steps should be mastered anyway for regular repairs, because this is also absolutely recommendable. The reason for this: the pistes are often so hard, especially due to the use of artificial snow, that the edge grip is reduced after only a few rides. The artificial snow surface acts like sandpaper in relation to the ski surface. The ski surface thus becomes fibrous and skiing becomes difficult. Experts therefore recommend that you re-wax about every three days during your holiday. This makes the skis faster and more turnable. The braking effect of blunt skis or snowboards increases, especially with fresh snow. Worn edges also reduce the grip on icy and hard slopes.<\/p>\n

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Ski care step 1: Repairing the ski surface<\/h2>\n

With a little practice and the right material, everyone can take care of their skis themselves, even repairing minor damage such as marks or scratches in the ski surface. If there are any, this should be the first step in ski care.<\/p>\n

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