Edge Question - Snowboarding Forum

Biggs · 11-16-2008, 06:20 PM

I recently nabbed my first board and was wondering on how good factory edges are -- should I take it in and get it tuned up? I already waxed it as I know factory wax is useless, but the edges I'm unsure about.

And Snowolf if you read this -- I tried searching through your old posts for a specific post I read in the past, but you've got way too many to dig through

-- there was a post about edges and what you recommended for bevel degrees depending on what type of rider you are -- I'm an all-mountain rider, but this season I'd love to venture into freestyle and maybe try out park riding, but still be able to rock all-mountain without edge worries. Any recommendations?

If it matters, my board is a 08 Custom

Thanks all!

snowjeeper · 11-16-2008, 10:43 PM

I *think* the post you are talking about is in one of the stickies. maybe the tuning guide?

Biggs · 11-16-2008, 10:50 PM

Cheers snowjeeper, I'll have a look!

11-16-2008, 10:56 PM

I have always found the edges on a new board to be perfect. I usually take a file to the it to detune the tips and tails about 3 inches down the edge. I also have found factory was to be excellent for about the first 5 or 6 days depending on conditions.I've actually ridden factory wax as much as 15 days or more on a new board and found it to be fine. Its all about consistency, as soon as I wax a board I have to get used to the new wax.,... old wax is predictable,, rides just like the day before..

11-16-2008, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Biggs Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 156	Edge Question I recently nabbed my first board and was wondering on how good factory edges are -- should I take it in and get it tuned up? I already waxed it as I know factory wax is useless, but the edges I'm unsure about. And Snowolf if you read this -- I tried searching through your old posts for a specific post I read in the past, but you've got way too many to dig through -- there was a post about edges and what you recommended for bevel degrees depending on what type of rider you are -- I'm an all-mountain rider, but this season I'd love to venture into freestyle and maybe try out park riding, but still be able to rock all-mountain without edge worries. Any recommendations? If it matters, my board is a 08 Custom Thanks all! Last edited by Biggs; 11-16-2008 at 07:11 PM.

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11-16-2008, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
snowjeeper Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,922	I think the post you are talking about is in one of the stickies. maybe the tuning guide?

11-16-2008, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Biggs Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 156	Cheers snowjeeper, I'll have a look!

11-16-2008, 10:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
username999 Guest Posts: n/a	I have always found the edges on a new board to be perfect. I usually take a file to the it to detune the tips and tails about 3 inches down the edge. I also have found factory was to be excellent for about the first 5 or 6 days depending on conditions.I've actually ridden factory wax as much as 15 days or more on a new board and found it to be fine. Its all about consistency, as soon as I wax a board I have to get used to the new wax.,... old wax is predictable,, rides just like the day before..