Should you detune a new snowboard?
Should you detune a new snowboard?
When a new board or pair of skis is given its first tune up, many shops will recommend detuning the contact points to keep the edges from catching unexpectedly and jerking the rider or skier around no matter what they prefer to ride.
Should I tune or detune my snowboard?
Whenever you get a brand new skis or snowboard, it’s recommendable to de-tune the edges of tip and tail. Some skis and boards come with the contact points already de-tuned, but detuning them a little bit more is not a bad idea. The contact points are the tip and tail edges of the widest part of your snowboard.
Do new snowboards need to be sharpened?
Well, new snowboards do not need to be sharpened, but it’s better if you check all the edges after pulling out the plastic cover off from the surface. As part of the manufacturing process, snowboards usually come sharpened edges from the factory, where they provide the snowboards with some basic tune.
What is detuning a snowboard mean?
dulling
Detuning is dulling or rounding of the edges in selected areas of the tip and tail using a file or stone so that the ski or snowboard is less grabby and doesn’t turn in or initiate too quickly. It’s often done when the board or skis first come from the factory.
How often should you tune your snowboard?
about every 20 snowboarding sessions
Just like skis, a snowboard should be tuned about every 20 snowboarding sessions. You will notice when your snowboard needs to be tuned when the edges start to look chipped and worn out.
Can snowboard edges be too sharp?
When a board is new from the factory or it’s freshly tuned, the edges are usually left too sharp, especially at the tip and tail. If left like this, your board will feel unstable and ride unpredictably. Too sharp a tip, and your board may “hook when you try to turn.
Should you edge a new snowboard?
yes it comes from the factory pre-waxed but its usually not very good quality wax. you do not need to tune/sharpen your edges. this is done from the factory. do not detune your edges if your not riding park.
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