khoward Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I've put in a lot of runs on my Donek 167cm Metal FC, and it's in need of a good edge sharpening. The original 90 degree angles have worked just fine, but what are other riders opinions about side edge and base edge angles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Tat Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Carving 1 deg base and 2 deg side AM. 3 deg base and 1 deg side Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Ken, Some racers simply use a 3 deg side bevel as it's easier to maintain yourself. My used Kessler came that way so I just touch it up with a med diamond polishing stone whenever it feels dull, usually after about 10-15 hours of riding. Either way, well worth the change, you will notice a difference in edge hold on ice from a 90 deg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I ride 3 degree edge and .5 degree base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surlyguy Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I tried 1 degree base and 3 degree side on my coiler monster. Much easier to skid turn (which is not that important for this board) and better edge hold than 90 deg. However I find it twitchy on fast edge to edge transmittions and when transitioning between edges. I'll try either flat base and 2 deg side, or .5 on the base 3 deg side next time. Aiming for sharp. A little grabby is ok for this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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