sportube

Hi, I just bought a double Sportube, and the instructions say that the ski's can also be stored in the tube when not in use, to store the ski's in the tube, the brakes need to be "retained" flat against the ski's. Will the brakes and or bindings be affected if they are left in that position for a prolonged period. I know that the bindings should be set to a lower tension when not being used for a long period. :?:

Not sure about your exact question but be sure the skis (and the insides of the tubes) are completely dry before storing, and that you then leave them somewhere totally dry - otherwise it's probably best to store the skis outside the tube to keep them from picking up condensation (and rusting the edges).

...good buy though - about the best protection your gear can get in transit, and the wheels make lugging them around an airport a complete doddle. :D

The physical position of skis is not important however what is;
1. Place DIN scale to 0
2.Wax skis and cover steel edges with "all-purpose" wax
3.Insert elastic bands on ski brakes
4. Place used towel between skis

Of course you should never place skis close to heat source or very damp area!

Worst place to "store" skis is in garage!

Hope this helps you!

If you know anything about wines, you accept that some years are better than others. Well the smart skier will buy some "left-over" race skis from the 2007 season because they will become much desired items in the coming years!

Why?

In 2008 FIS will change the specifications for "true race FIS" skis since there were too many accidents on race course. The race skis in 2008 will be "more tame" in side cut! This means that the 2007 edition race skis will have the "ultimate" radical side cuts!

Thanks for all the advice, now if only it would start snowing !!!!!

pavelski wrote:In 2008 FIS will change the specifications for "true race FIS" skis since there were too many accidents on race course. The race skis in 2008 will be "more tame" in side cut! This means that the 2007 edition race skis will have the "ultimate" radical side cuts!

As I've posted befor, I really think that as more skiers learn to carve (really carve) on shaped skis, there will be a rise in accidents in part related to the FIS concerns. As I understand it, much of the FIS concern was the straight line between gates technique which was causing racers to carry higher speeds across the course toward the side. This problem exist in free carving as well. When linking full carved turns, the transition may be directly across the hill. A small mistake can send the carver off the run at high speed. It is for this reason Alpine snowboarders nearly always pick wide runs for carving, so there is room for error. The other safety issue when free carving is the collision risk.

I doubt if these issues are addressed when someone takes carving lessons on thier new skis. I have seen instructors and ski patrollers have accidents because they seem unaware of these new constraints.

Carving is incredibly fun. It just requires some thought for safety.

Trencher