Ski & Snowboard Services

Benefits of Tuning Your Skis or Snowboard

Race Base offers several ski and snowboard tuning services, all of which are focused on helping you get the most out of your day on the snow! All of our tuning is done on high-end Wintersteiger machines operated by our highly experienced ski technicians. We all like to go fast and in control in a variety of snow conditions, whether in waist-deep powder, or on hard-packed groomers. That starts with a great finish on the base of your skis or snowboard. Ski wax creates a lubricant that enables you to glide freely and overcome the snow’s natural friction. There are many different types of snow conditions, which vary depending on the snow’s moisture content and temperature. We will always wax with a universal wax, unless otherwise specified by you, the customer. We can tailor the base grinding profile, edge angles and wax type to suit your specific preferences.

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Race Tune

Tuning for the Racer

If you race, you know how important properly tuned ski are to your success. Our technicians take many variables into account when preparing a ski for a racer. They know how critical it is to have the base structure adjusted for the conditions, the edge bevel set to the skier’s needs, and the wax to be perfect for the day. Our skilled technicians love sending skis out to win! If you’re a racer, you know that part of great run is the equipment that you ski on. This includes taking care of the tuning. For our Race Tune Up we sharpen and bevel the base edges to your specifications, base grind, stone grind the finish structure, finish the edges by hand, and hot wax to your temperature specifications.

Major Tune

Our Major Tune includes the following:

  • P-Tex repair
  • Base grind
  • Sharpen and bevel edges
  • Stone grind base
  • Hot waxing
  • Finish with brushing and polishing of base

Minor Tune

Our Major Tune includes the following:

  • Base grind
  • Sharpen and bevel edges
  • Stone grind base
  • Hot waxing
  • Finish with brushing and polishing of base

Hot Wax

Why hot wax?

Over time the base of your skis or snowboard will become dry and damaged, a good hot wax will help provide optimal glide on the snow. We use a universal wax, unless you ask for a specific one.

Ski & Snowboard Tuning Supplies

We offer a good selection of ski and snowboard tuning supplies for you to prep and maintain your equipment at home. If you have questions about tuning your skis or board yourself, the Race Base team is always available to guide you.

Ski & Snowboard Tuning Pricing

Ski Race Tune Ups (All Sizes)

Race Tune Up with Filling – $90

  • Fill all gouges with P-Tex
  • Sharpen and bevel edges to your specs
  • Base grind and stone grind base
  • Edges hand finished
  • Hot waxing
  • Finish with brushing and polishing base

Race Tune Up No Filling – $80

  • Sharpen and bevel edges to your specs
  • Base grind and stone grind base
  • Edges hand finished
  • Hot waxing
  • Finish with brushing and polishing base

Ski & Snowboard Tune Ups

Major Tune Up – $80

  • Fill all gouges with P-Tex
  • Base grind
  • Sharpen and bevel edges
  • Stone grind base
  • Hot waxing
  • Finish with brushing and polishing base

Minor Tune Up – $70

  • Base grind
  • Sharpen and bevel edges
  • Stone grind base
  • Hot waxing
  • Finish with brushing and polishing base

Hot Wax – $30

Jr Ski Tune Ups (<= 140cm)

Major Tune Up – $60

  • Fill all gouges with P-Tex
  • Base grind
  • Sharpen and bevel edges
  • Hot waxing
  • Finish with brushing and polishing base

Minor Tune Up – $50

  • Base grind
  • Sharpen and bevel edges
  • Hot waxing
  • Finish with brushing and polishing base

Hot Wax – $30

Installations

Touring and AT – $80
Alpine – $70
Snowboard – $30
Remount Ski – $75
Binding Adjustment
and Calibration – $40
Binding Check
and Adjustment – $30
Specialized Services and Repairs – Shop Rates $80/hr