Has anyone ever used either of these file holder/edge sharpeners? - Snowboarding Forum

SpAcEmAn SpLiFF · 08-01-2012, 08:48 AM

Amazon.com: Swix Ski Edger Pro-Side Edge Tool with Adjustable Bevel: Sports & Outdoors

One Ball Jay Wonton Edge Snowboard Tool 2012: Amazon.com: Sports & Outdoors

I'm between buying one of the two. The swix one is considerably more expensive, but i'd be willing to pay more if it's worth the money. anyone have experience with either of these?

also, the one ball edge guide can only give degrees of 90 or 88. is that a problem? i'm not sure which angle is optimal for what i do (mostly freeride in icy east-coast conditions with a little bit of park)

**killclimbz** · 08-01-2012, 08:51 AM

The Swix one is a much better edge tool by far. You can only do so much though. Generally speaking I keep the 90 degree edge. Most bite. If you are a park guy, I believe bringing the angle in a bit helps with rails and that sort of thing...

SpAcEmAn SpLiFF · 08-01-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killclimbz

The Swix one is a much better edge tool by far. You can only do so much though. Generally speaking I keep the 90 degree edge. Most bite. If you are a park guy, I believe bringing the angle in a bit helps with rails and that sort of thing...

hey man thanks for the quick reply (in august no less lol).

i was under the impression that a steeper base edge angle is what helps to prevent catching an edge in the park (e.g. on rails) and that the side edge has nothing to do with it. is that incorrect?

Kapn.K · 08-01-2012, 02:37 PM

I bought this one from somewhere with a metal file and 5 diamond stones. It does base bevel and sides in .5deg increments. First time ever doing it and structure/waxing myself. Worked out great. Part # 3100 : FK Tools Ski & Snowboarding Tuning Tools, Waxes and Accessories

Like Kill said, if you're not doing rails, don't worry about base bevel.

08-01-2012, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
SpAcEmAn SpLiFF Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 451	Has anyone ever used either of these file holder/edge sharpeners? Amazon.com: Swix Ski Edger Pro-Side Edge Tool with Adjustable Bevel: Sports & Outdoors One Ball Jay Wonton Edge Snowboard Tool 2012: Amazon.com: Sports & Outdoors I'm between buying one of the two. The swix one is considerably more expensive, but i'd be willing to pay more if it's worth the money. anyone have experience with either of these? also, the one ball edge guide can only give degrees of 90 or 88. is that a problem? i'm not sure which angle is optimal for what i do (mostly freeride in icy east-coast conditions with a little bit of park)

08-01-2012, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kapn.K Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rocket Ranch, FL Posts: 236	I bought this one from somewhere with a metal file and 5 diamond stones. It does base bevel and sides in .5deg increments. First time ever doing it and structure/waxing myself. Worked out great. Part # 3100 : FK Tools Ski & Snowboarding Tuning Tools, Waxes and Accessories Like Kill said, if you're not doing rails, don't worry about base bevel. __________________ Grammar: The difference between knowing your shit and knowing you're shit.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

08-01-2012, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,178	The Swix one is a much better edge tool by far. You can only do so much though. Generally speaking I keep the 90 degree edge. Most bite. If you are a park guy, I believe bringing the angle in a bit helps with rails and that sort of thing...