mike20255

I am a noob at snowboard tuning, just ordered the iron wax and edge tuning tool. I have a never summer premier how do I know what angle the edge is at and what is the difference between having it at 0 or 2 degrees?

Thanks,
Mike

PaoloSmythe

2 (or 88) is for skis

stick to the zero (or 90)

i dunno why, it is what CASI told me.

now do as you;re told!

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mike20255

lol sounds good thanks!

xevi89

I definitely wouldn't go with 0 especially if you plan on doing freestyle.

1=carving
2=all around
3=freestyle but still being able to carve

ETA: I just checked the specs on you're board and seeing as how it's an all mountain board I would probably go with a 1.

redlude97

What edging tool did you order? Most are not meant to be used on the base of the board, and only the outside edge

mike20255

This is what I ordered:

the Source - Skateboard and Snowboard Shop Canada - Online Store

It only does 0 or 2 degrees will 2 be okay?

Guess I should have asked before ordering

Thanks.

redlude97

That should not be used on the base of your board and only on the side edges. 2 degrees is fine on that edge.

Mr. Right

Ok this whole pocket edge tuner thing has been driving me crazy. I have seen some that "say" they can be used on the base edge and the side edge, some that admit they cant. Where does one get a real file holder for beveling? I've looked at a lot of different websites etc. and haven't found a real one like the pro shops use.

Oh and if I can ever get the right freakin tools, I'll be riding a 2 degree bevel on mine.

The closest I've come is this Burton.com but I don't particularily care to give much of my money to Burton because I feel like there are a lot of companies that give you a lot more for your dollar.

Aaaah, nevermind. Just found one made by Swix I think. Link Edger Comp, edge sharpener. Not an inexpensive tool I'm guessing but probably worth it's weight in gold.

redlude97

A ghetto, but effective way of increasing your base bevel is to wrap some electrical tape around the end of a straight file so that it creates a slight angle by spacing it away from the board, and then using that to bevel your base. Youtube it.

mike20255

I'm confused. What is the difference between the "base edge" and the "side edge"? Will this tool sharpen my edges?

ETA: I see what your saying...Snowboard Tuning Tutorial | Whistler Snowboarding | Prior Snowboards | BC Canada

So you just need a file to sharpen the base edge then?