Mellow Yellow Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 I remember walking into the garage a few times... just to check on my girls.... but that's all I remember.... huh..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 When I had a new Coiler NFCE delivered I asked Bruce what edge tune it came with. 0 on the base, and 89 on the side, no detune. Tried it out as it was and very happy. I'd previously run a range of base and side angles but I'm planning on keeping it simple from here on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Fiveish base, side whatever it works out to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricky Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Base -1, Edges -5 Too often riding on sometimes icy, hardpack at Windham, New York. but I am still not that good in Ice. Fear? Bad technique ? Mostly riding Donek FC171, FC185 and Coiler WC185 formerly ridden at World Cup races by Olympic Gold Medalist Jasey Jay Anderson. I won the Coiler at the ECES at Sugarloaf ! I do my own edge & wax tuning. I am starting to play with the Tooltonic " Ice Catcher" on one board. Eastern conditions have just turned "spring/summer" for February/March 2018, and will continue based on the 30 day forecast, so I guess my testing is over for this season. Bricky Edited February 22, 2018 by Bricky Clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 When I get a new board I set a base bevel of .5° and a side bevel of 2° (88°). I never take a metal file to my edges anymore. I use a coarse, then medium, then fine diamond stone to set the edge bevel and then maintain it with just the fine diamond "polishing" stone after every few days of riding or when edges feel dull. I also like to de-tune an inch or so at the contact points at the nose and tail when I first get a board to help keep the board from hooking up when riding flat. The .5° base bevel helps with that too. My Thirst boards came with a .75° base bevel and 2° edge, so I didn't have to do anything but maintain them. To maintain edges, I just run a handheld fine diamond stone for a few quick passes on the base, always use a guide for the edge bevel, and only take the time if I suspect conditions will be hard or icy. I really only started experimenting with edge bevels about 10 years ago when I got my first used race board, a Kessler, which had a 3° side bevel and incredible edge hold on ice. Although, I found that a 3° bevel lost it's edge faster and maintaining it ended up wearing through the edge material faster. With my next new boards (Donek REV, Coiler Nirvana) I experimented by gradually increasing edge bevel from the "factory" edge (90°). I found a 2° side bevel easier to maintain than 3°, staying sharp longer, yet having noticeably better edge grip on ice than 1°. A happy medium for the flatlands between the "ice coast" and the snowy mountains. Now I have a bona fide quiver of boards, so I maintain one "ice board" with a 3° edge bevel and a full iso-plate. btw, my last 2 Coilers (Contra AT's) came with at least some base and edge bevel, as I didn't have to remove much material when I set the bevels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishsurfer Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 87 degree sidewall 0 degree on the base. the boarder cross instructor looked at me like I had just landed from the planet zogg when I told him that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 89° side, 1° base if I do the base. I sharpen them when I think it is been a while, guess every 7-10 days of riding. To be honest I have never noticed a difference with different angles. It has to be pretty rock hard to distinct a perfectly sharp edge from a not-too-blunt edge anyway. I prioritize sharpening technique over sharpening edges ( I wish). But an isolation plate, that makes a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 1*base, 2* side, slight detune tip and tail. I've tried others, but in western snow I've never lacked for edge grip, can run comfortably base flat, and get more years out of edges without having to cut way into the sidewall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted April 4, 2020 Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 3/1 tried the Trappy 4/1 tune. Doesn’t last as long and hooks up to easily, but man did it hold on ice. I do notice a difference on icy conditions between a 3/1 vs 2/1 tune. No detuning for me I want full engagement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atom Ant Posted April 4, 2020 Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 3/1 when I raced GS (2/1 BX); now it's 2/1 for rec carving and the time maintaining has gone way, way down. Wouldn't recommend anything more than 2/1 for rec riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinegirl Posted April 5, 2020 Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 3/1 or 2/1 on alpine decks (though on my SG's I don't actually know) and whatever the heck on other decks. Priority is keeping them clean. I love my ceramic and diamond stones. Ice coaster here. Ride all conditions. Round edges suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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