Bobby Buggs Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I know from experience riding a 1x3 tuned board that it works very well on ice but does that extreme of a tune make the edge more prone to damage. Also I dont think on my metal board that aggressive tune is necessary. Has anyone backed off a bit on their metal board tunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Buggs, if you keep up on your maintenance the tune will last you all season. Give the board a little love with a diamond stone after each day of riding and you'll keep that edge sharp all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I second what he said. keep 1,3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Been using 1/3 for 3 seasons now... haven't noticed any additional issues with wear or longevity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubz Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 BB I am still riding the edge that came from Bruce. He indicated it was 90* (0/0) and it has held on everything. I just touch it up every couple sessions wit a gummy stone and no problems. I may get it tuned for next season, but why bother if it is slicing and holding on East coast ice. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomoto Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 1x3 is only 88 degrees. It's not extreme at all. I run 0.5x3 on my SL skis and only need to tune them about once each season. You are talking about a very small amount of material on an edge that small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 even a small hand cheap DAKINE hand tumer will help with removing burrs and rolled edges from side sliping on crud. it has a 90 degree and 88 degree edge on both sides of it. I do my boards after each day of crap conditions just to keep it in shape. Some are worse than others. Taking out a few burrs is easy, letting it go and doing the "serrated saw" entire side is a bear and should go to a pro shop that can put an accurate even edge angle on them. * Be sure to tell them: DO NOT DE TUNE THE NOSE AND TAIL! I had a toolboi do that to one of my boards as if I was a park rider and wanted to jib rails...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I just put a 2 degree base on several of my boards. Was going to do a 2 on the side as well but couldn't find the guide. Went 1 degree and went out and had a ball. Absolutely ripped it up and only blew out when I got tired and lazy. Of course I not an ice coaster. That was on the burner 197 with a fresh stone grind. :1luvu: Somedays I can ride this board really well on cat tracks and a lot of times I can't. just seemed to want to wander a bit. hard to find center. After the 2 base, the thing is like a rock. Annnnddd it was super easy to get off the edge when sometimes you get to feeling a little locked in, with this I could rip it until I wanted the release and then I was off. Ver nice. My 1/2 cents worth of input. And don't let them detune your board. I just did a tiny bit up by the nose - maybe the first three inches and none on the tail. fkna awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 BBI am still riding the edge that came from Bruce. He indicated it was 90* (0/0) and it has held on everything. why bother if it is slicing and holding on East coast ice. Greg I totally agree Hence my asking if it was necessary to go to a 1x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomoto Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Sure 0 x 0 works fine. It's a matter of preference. Some people like an edge bevel some don't. Some like the edges a little sharper, but it's not "extreme". If you hit something hard enough or skid (on ice) enough to lose the edge at 1x3, it will do the same to a 0 x 0. If your already running 1x3, I wouldn't try to go back to 0 x0, you'll waste more edge to get it back to 0 x 0 than it's worth. If you are really worried about durability, the I would recommend "progressively" tunning your board back to 1x1. Leave the base at 1* and then go with 2* on the side the next time you need a tune. Then cut it back to 1* on the following tune. Then you'll be at 1x1 which is 90*. You'll be maximizing the life of the edge that way. It would take me at least 2-3 seasons before I would need to put 2 full tunes on my skis or boards and I ski the same pair of skis almost every day in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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