Ski tuning

Lakegeezer · 02-28-2015, 08:06 AM

Looking for recommendations for a ski tuner in the lakes region. My skis were damaged at the last tuning by a local shop that ground the texture out of the bottoms. After one terrible run on them, I paid $40 to a shop out west to have them fixed. The edges need to be sharpened again, this time I hope it is by someone that knows how to deal with high-performance skis and beveled edges.

Formula260SS · 02-28-2015, 09:11 AM

Piche's should take care of them no problem. They work with the Gunstock ski team

Lakegeezer · 02-28-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Formula260SS

Piche's should take care of them no problem. They work with the Gunstock ski team

Thanks! 40 minutes drive for me, but worth it if they get the job done right.

BroadHopper · 02-28-2015, 10:50 AM

I can show you how to tune skis. I've been racing since I has a teenager. An experienced racer on the Masters, WMRL and NASTAR circuit.

Ski racers don't trust business establishments to tune skis. If we need a major bottom grinding or ski repairs, we would go to S&W in Concord NH or The Race Room in Lincoln. http://www.theraceroom.com/

I have a portable unit and can show you at your work bench. A couple of beers and your good!

DickR · 02-28-2015, 12:01 PM

If you do go to Piche's, you may be able to call ahead to be able to have them do it while you wait. I did that earlier this year, but they said to come midweek and before, say, 1 pm. After that they get busier with school kids' needs and you'd have to leave them. Waiting a bit for them certainly was shorter than a second 45-minute trip.

secondcurve · 02-28-2015, 06:43 PM

How often do you guys tune your skis?

Formula260SS · 02-28-2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

How often do you guys tune your skis?

If your racing every weekend, if not every other. Most recreational skiers once or twice a year is my guess. Like Broadhopper I tune in the basement

Lakegeezer · 03-15-2015, 06:07 PM

Thanks for the lead on Piche's. They brought back the magic to my skis in a $35 tuning. Very happy with the work!

Formula260SS · 03-16-2015, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

Thanks for the lead on Piche's. They brought back the magic to my skis in a $35 tuning. Very happy with the work!

Glad it worked out, it's remarkable what a good tune can do. Enjoy the rest of the season.

02-28-2015, 08:06 AM	#1
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,671 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 352 Thanked 634 Times in 286 Posts	Ski tuning Looking for recommendations for a ski tuner in the lakes region. My skis were damaged at the last tuning by a local shop that ground the texture out of the bottoms. After one terrible run on them, I paid $40 to a shop out west to have them fixed. The edges need to be sharpened again, this time I hope it is by someone that knows how to deal with high-performance skis and beveled edges. __________________ -lg

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,560 Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 1,097 Times in 790 Posts	Ski tuned. I can show you how to tune skis. I've been racing since I has a teenager. An experienced racer on the Masters, WMRL and NASTAR circuit. Ski racers don't trust business establishments to tune skis. If we need a major bottom grinding or ski repairs, we would go to S&W in Concord NH or The Race Room in Lincoln. http://www.theraceroom.com/ I have a portable unit and can show you at your work bench. A couple of beers and your good! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 1,312 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	Frequency How often do you guys tune your skis?

03-15-2015, 06:07 PM	#8
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,671 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 352 Thanked 634 Times in 286 Posts	Follow-up Thanks for the lead on Piche's. They brought back the magic to my skis in a $35 tuning. Very happy with the work! __________________ -lg

02-28-2015, 09:11 AM	#2
Formula260SS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NH Posts: 384 Thanks: 11 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Piche's should take care of them no problem. They work with the Gunstock ski team

02-28-2015, 12:01 PM	#5
DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 745 Thanks: 4 Thanked 259 Times in 171 Posts	If you do go to Piche's, you may be able to call ahead to be able to have them do it while you wait. I did that earlier this year, but they said to come midweek and before, say, 1 pm. After that they get busier with school kids' needs and you'd have to leave them. Waiting a bit for them certainly was shorter than a second 45-minute trip.

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