Cross-country ski service. Service. Selection of sneakers using video analysis

Do-it-yourself lubrication, sharpening, repair of alpine skis is real. In the article, we will share our experience on how to set up the process at home, what tools and materials to use and where to buy them.

Self-care for mountain skis - lubrication, sharpening, repair - for ordinary skiers seems to be a difficult task. We are frightened by the many different tools, noisy machines and splashes of sparks that we see in ski service centers.

However, getting your skis in order with your own hands is not as difficult as it might seem when you look at this chilling sight. This requires a little knowledge, as well as a set of tools and materials. And then the necessary skills will appear.

Why lubricate, sharpen and repair skis yourself? And in order not to run to the service center because of every little thing, wasting precious time and money. And the service center can be very far away, especially if you ride off-piste.

Yes, we ourselves can apply the right lubrication according to the weather, repair “holes” in the sliding surface and perform general pre-season maintenance.

Again, who doesn't like to mess with their skis, especially at the beginning of the season! We cherish them and cherish them as the most precious things to our hearts.

Today, the bathyscaphe descends to the depths, where materials and tools for ski care are hidden from our eyes. Do you feel how the cool sea breeze brings a slight smell of hot paraffin? If not, buy drops, you have a clear runny nose. Sneeze and breathe in all the salt of our vast ski ocean!
In any case, take your places! The captain is already impatiently biting the helm.

So, in the article we will talk about the simplest manipulations with skis. More complex repairs - broken bindings, torn edges - are best done in special workshops, which, as a rule, exist at every decent ski and boarder rental.

Why lubricate skis and sharpen edges?

That's how they go, right? Of course they go, but they can go better, and much more. Everything is relative.

The two most important factors that help to get more pleasure from skiing are sharp edges and a perfectly sliding bottom surface of the skis (popularly called “slipper”, “slipper”). And the drier the sliding surface, the more scratches on it and the duller the edges, the worse for us.

It takes much more effort to turn on running skis than to control well-sharpened and oiled skis. If you don't believe me, don't, but the time will come when you will understand what we have been talking about. Then appreciate the amazing feeling of sliding and tenacity that are inherent in well-groomed skis!

There are two options for ski care: you either take them regularly to a service workshop and pay for MOT (maintenance), or spend a certain amount of money on ointments and tools at a time, and then save your hard-earned money and put your skis in order yourself.

The first option is simple and dull. The second one is informative and makes life more interesting, which will be discussed below.

Well, here we come to the most important thing - the stages of maintaining our skis, which consists of 5 steps:

• Preparation and cleaning.
• Sliding surface repair.
• Edge sharpening.
• Cleaning and lubricating the sliding surface.
• Polishing of the sliding surface.

Step 1: Preparing and cleaning skis

If the skis have not been put in order for a long time or have been intensively used, it may be necessary to grind the sliding surface on the machine (for this, you will still need to go to the workshop). And then start working on them yourself. Find a table at home, an office one will do, because signing contracts is no more important than skiing in the mountains, right?

To fix skis on a household table, you will need the following fasteners:

Step 4: Cleaning and lubricating the skid

Rotate the ski in the vise so that the sliding surface is facing up. Scrape off the old paraffin and dirt with a plastic scraper. For best results, use a "hot scrape": heat up the paraffin wax with a flat iron and scrape off the skis of the plastic cycle (in a pinch, you can use a CD box) while the paraffin wax is still warm.

If the paraffin is heavily soiled, use an iron to apply a layer of "base" paraffin, and then scrape it off - this way you can better clean the base.

You can lubricate the skis with an iron or use a ready-made lubricant that is applied to cold skis. Either way prevents the sliding surface from drying out, reduces friction, and helps the projectiles glide better.

Lubricated skis are easier to control. Hot wax and iron provide better lubrication because the wax penetrates deeper into the pores of the base material and lasts longer.

You can also use ready-made grease - it is easy to use, but it does not protect the slipper for so long and provides good glide. This option is ideal for quick lubrication in the field when the hot method is not available.

Both lubricant options - both “for ironing” and “for cold” - are available in two types: for any snow temperature (universal ointment) and for specific temperature conditions (special lubricants).

Universal options will work effectively in most cases, but for a narrow temperature range it is better to use special lubricants and paraffins, they are more effective than universal ones. The result - the skis will glide faster, we spend less energy.

The more often the skis are hot treated, the better the sliding surface will absorb the lubricant. So, ideally, you need to turn on the iron after each ride. It is no coincidence that athletes lubricate their skis before each training session, not to mention competitions.

Well, it’s better for non-athletes to use the hot method before a trip to the mountains, and after each ride, lubricate with a universal lubricant designed for cold application.

Step 5: Polishing the base

After you have finished processing your skis, let them cool to room temperature.

Using a sharp plastic scraper, remove any excess wax. What remains in the pores of the material is quite enough for excellent ski glide.

Then, using a horsehair or nylon brush, buff the base well with strong pressure movements from the toe to the heel of the ski.

Let's float!

So, now we know how to take care of our skis (and boards) - how to sharpen the edges, repair and lubricate the base. At the end, here is a list of what you will need to work from home:

• Repair plastic P-Tex.
• Fibertex and remover for old grease.
• A special file and a corner with a clip or a cantorez.
• Plastic cycle (scraper).
• Stiff horsehair or nylon brush.
• sanding paper.
• Universal paraffin.

Manufacturers of materials and tools for ski maintenance:

All manufacturers are worthy, besides, the sites of all three have been translated into Russian. By clicking on the links, you will find a lot of useful information: what other tools are there, where you can buy them, how much they cost.

By the way, you will probably find an old iron with a temperature regulator, a lighter and a knife on the farm, and buy a brush for cleaning a file and work gloves where it is convenient.

Once again I enjoyed the fact that I wrote this work. I hope that it will be useful to you. Leave comments, requests and complaints, I will be happy to answer any question. Thanks to my friends who filled in the gaps in my experience and knowledge.

Conclusion

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Shop \"Multi-sport\" provides the following services

• Mounting bindings on cross-country skis
• Installing bindings on roller skis
• Treatment of the sliding surface of skis
• Replacing the legs and roller tips on ski poles
• Cutting ski poles to the desired size
• Professional advice on preparing cross-country skis
• Professional selection of cross-country skis according to the athlete's weight (measurement of ski stiffness on a flextester) - only for racing models

Ski base tuning

The top layer of plastic of the sliding surface, even if it looks good, is usually patchy, uneven and rough. Therefore, it performs worse, both in sliding and in the ability to contact lubricants. Also, when structures are applied by knurling, scrapers, brushes or using a steinslift machine, a lot of defects remain on the unprepared top layer. Therefore, in order to achieve the best result in further processing and in sliding, it is necessary to prepare the top layer of the sliding surface properly.

Deep grinding / sanding -

Recommended for processing:
- New skis.
- Skis that have been in long-term operation without proper care (service).
- When repairing a sliding surface.
- Skis that have been paraffinized many times and frequently, especially using irons at high temperatures.
- Unsuccessfully polished skis.

For skis that are processed periodically, which do not need to level the sliding layer, easy repair, deep basic pre-polishing / sanding is not required, therefore it is recommended to manage only the final stage of processing - updating / applying a new structure.

LUBRICATION, CLEANING OF THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE SKI.

Preparing skis for competitions.

Maximum adaptation of the sliding properties of skis to specific conditions, taking into account the structure of the snow, temperature, humidity, and the length of the distance. It includes a complete pre-cleaning of the joint venture, treatment with LF-HF paraffin, applying a finishing layer of lubricant, and easy adjustment of the structure of the joint venture to weather conditions.

Basic paraffin treatment.

Used:

During the initial processing of new skis.
- To improve the condition of the sliding surface of skis after grinding and other mechanical effects on the surface. (due to melting of microburrs and microlint, lapping, saturation).

To correct structures (from rough to smooth).

To adapt to specific weather conditions.
- As a primer, the basis for further application of lubricants.

• COMPLEX "Economy" (pre-grinding, sharpening and paraffin) 850

  Grinding and sharpening of the edge along the edge on the tape, complex machine processing with paraffin.

• COMPLEX "Economy +" (pre-sanding, filling scratches, sharpening and paraffin) 1650

  Grinding and sharpening of the edge along the edge on the tape, repair of the sliding surface, complex machine processing with paraffin.

• COMPLEX "Standard" (pre-grinding, filling of scratches, extra-grinding, sharpening and paraffin) 2400

  Grinding and sharpening of the edge along the edge on the tape, repair of the sliding surface, extra-grinding on the stone, complex machine processing with paraffin.

• COMPLEX "Nordic" (extra-section, filling of scratches, extra-section and paraffin) 1800

  Repair of the sliding surface, extra polishing on the stone, complete paraffin machine treatment.

• COMPLEX "Comfort" (pre-grinding, filling scratches, extra-grinding, sharpening, edge tuning and paraffin) 2750

  Grinding and sharpening of the edge along the edge on the tape, repair of the sliding surface, extra-grinding on the stone, tuning of the edge along the edge, complex machine processing with paraffin.

• COMPLEX "All inclusive" (the whole complex of works is included) 3990

  Grinding and sharpening of the edge along the edge on the tape, repair of the sliding surface, extra-grinding on the stone, repair (delamination, deformation of the edge), tuning of the edge along the edge, complex machine processing with paraffin.

• COMPLEX "Processing with paraffin Universal" (machine) 300

  Cleaning the base with a wash, if necessary processing with a metal (bronze) brush, applying universal paraffin on a WaxJet machine, polishing. Processing the sliding surface of alpine skis with paraffin significantly improves their driving performance. At the same time, the application of hot molten paraffin is an occupation, firstly, dangerous, secondly, it requires special skills, and thirdly, it has its own tricks and subtleties. Our specialists will apply universal all-weather paraffin wax on your skis on a professional machine, and you will be able to enjoy excellent glide in any weather.

• COMPLEX "Treatment with thermal paraffin" (iron, paraffin is not included in the price) 250

  Cleaning the base with a wash, if necessary processing with a metal (bronze) brush, applying base paraffin with an iron, sanding and polishing with brushes. HOLDING OINTMENT: Cleaning the pad with a wash, sanding, applying the holding ointment with an iron "pyramid in 3 layers".

• COMPLEX "Treatment with base paraffin" (iron, base paraffin is included in the price) 390

  Cleaning the base with a wash, if necessary processing with a metal (bronze) brush, applying 1 layer of base paraffin with an iron. In order for your skis to serve you as long as possible, they must be mothballed before long-term storage. Preservation takes place in several stages: cleaning the sliding surface, applying paraffin with an iron, sanding, as well as treating the edges with an anti-rust compound. Paraffin will prevent drying and oxidation of the sliding surface, and your skis will not lose their driving performance.

• COMPLEX "Processing of skis with holding ointment" (ointment is included in the price) 390

• COMPLEX "Applying a layer of paraffin for conservation" (iron, basic paraffin included in the price) 350

• COMPLEX "Applying a layer of paraffin for conservation" (machine) 200

• ACTION "Universal paraffin treatment (machine) and conservation at the end of the season" (machine) 400

GAIT analysis
(correct choice of shoes)

When paying for the service, you receive a certificate
for 1,000 rubles. to buy sneakers

about 60 minutes

Selection of sneakers using video analysis

Special software allows for a frame-by-frame review of the recording, while the fine details of the biomechanics of running become visible. Of particular value is the ability to measure the angles in the joints (primarily in the ankle) in various phases of the running step. The specialist who selects the running shoes also evaluates the running technique in general.

What are we doing:

• Determining pronation - choosing shoes in accordance with the severity of pronation reduces the risk of injury.
• Determining the correct position of the foot when running - when running with the correct position of the foot, you expend energy most efficiently, so you run faster and longer.
• We correct possible deviations in running technique - correct running biomechanics minimizes the load on the musculoskeletal system and the cardiovascular system.
• We select models of running shoes, taking into account your individual characteristics.