zaldon Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Is it very difficult to sharpen a blade on a snowboard with a stone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 I wouldn't think so, But I would recomend getting an edge guide to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 I wouldn't think so, But I would recomend getting an edge guide to do it. yea, trying to do it by freehand, might just make it worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 How much does one of the guides cost? I assum if one were so inclined, they could find one at the loft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Hmm I think mostly there 5-10 bucks...Plus a dimond stone (get a pack of a few for another 5-10 bucks...Probably a good investment. I am not sure what is recomened for boards, but with skis its usually a 2 or 3 degree side(or 92/93) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Hmm I think mostly there 5-10 bucks...Plus a dimond stone (get a pack of a few for another 5-10 bucks...Probably a good investment. I am not sure what is recomened for boards, but with skis its usually a 2 or 3 degree side(or 92/93) 2 would be WAY to aggressive for someone who rides in the park. Talk about catching an edge when you land. But yea, there are some good edge tools (www.reliableracing.com) out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyro_boarder Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 If I rember correct It was about $15 at the loft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick malozzi Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 u can also get a soft or "gum" stone. it dosen't sharpen ur edges, but it will take the barbs off that form from hitting things in the snow. thats only for barbs though, if u need a sharper edge i would either take it to a shop or buy a guide and a good stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMc Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 can anyone explain how to use a stone and guide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 can anyone explain how to use a stone and guide? the stone gets inserted into the guide, you set the guide to the degree bevel you want, and start sharpening.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 if you ride rails then de-tune the center part of your edge and the part closest to your nose and tail....you dont want to catch on a rail and fly forward violently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 if you ride rails then de-tune the center part of your edge and the part closest to your nose and tail....you dont want to catch on a rail and fly forward violently. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This happens when the rail is in bad condition, or the rail is made of a soft material, or you land on the rail wrong. I keep pretty sharp edges and haven't had any problems when the above things are fine. If you're a hardcore jibber doing handrails etc, then defintely detune. However, if you want to stand a chance of actually holding an edge on an icey black, detuning is not the wayh to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaldon Posted December 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 yea i want a sharper edge for downhill action not for jibing:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librider Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 yeah i file my edges down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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