snow|3oarder Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 I got a donek FC II this season and the factory bevels have not been touched. I also bought a file guide for a 2 deg side bevel and a decent file. Should I just go ahead and file away the factory bevel to get the 2 deg side bevel? If so, how would i know when i have filed enough? Should I go to a shop and have them tune it for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 you can tell when you've filed enough when the edge is even across its depth. When you start, the edge will be unevenly shaped, with more material missing from the top or bottom (depending on your style) than in the middle. You're done when its even across the edge. ________ Herbal Vaporizers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverpig Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 If your new at this I would advise letting a good shop set your desired bevels and then you can just maintain it with some diamond stones and your bevel guide. It's not that tough but you can do some damage pretty fast with a file. Ask the shop tech to let you watch him doing it. Then practice on someone elses gear :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow|3oarder Posted January 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Then practice on someone elses gear :) lol....wiser words were never spoken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 But make sure its the right tech, alot of them don't like it when people watch ;) ________ Dc Medical Marijuana Dispensary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDY_2_Carve Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 But make sure its the right tech, alot of them don't like it when people watch ;) Bring them beer. They'll let you watch then for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow|3oarder Posted January 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 The guys at startingate were cool about tuning before...im sure they would let me watch. Unfortunately they are located in VT, and I dont know when im going back. Anyone know of a good shop in NJ? Otherwise im probably gonna send my board in the mail for a tune if it comes to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 lol....wiser words were never spoken Rock boards are fantastic for tuning practice too. Working on a board that's had the snot beat out of it is tricker than a working on a new board - when you can do a nice edge job on your rock board, you're ready to work on your prime gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Way more important than the side bevel would be the base bevel. This is one of the factors of how the board turns. Donek boards come from the factory 0/0 and running it flat could be a tricky ride. Try to find a local ski shop that tunes for a race team. Start with a 1 degree base bevel and ride it a couple times, then maybe go to a 2. You will notice a difference. The only problem with it could be if you get too much base bevel and don't like it, you have to start over flat (0) with a base grind (too much grinding will shorten the boards life). A good shop will show you how to keep your edges deburred and running smoothly without tunning the life out of your board. Personal preference is the largest factor in a good tune. For info and supplies on tunning, a great web site is racewax.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufty Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 lol....wiser words were never spoken Indeed. It seems that it's the approach taken by some shops, too (looks wistfully at the massacred edges on his burton) Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverpig Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Yes, the guys at the Startinggate are great. If you are going to mail your board then I suggest you also call Mike Desantis at PTC in Framingham, MA. He'll give you one of the best tunes you can get. Summit Ski and Snowboard/PTC 1000 Worchester Rd. Framingham, MA 01702 508-875-6905 http://www.summitskishop.com/ptc.php?page=PTC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 b ut the simple answer to how do you know when you are done is to take a marker, and color the side edge. You are done when the all of the marker is gone (thus creating an even edge along the length of the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 http://www.tognar.com/deburr_tips_edge_polish_repais_ski_snowboard.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgang Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 The guys at startingate were cool about tuning before...im sure they would let me watch. Unfortunately they are located in VT, and I dont know when im going back. Anyone know of a good shop in NJ? Otherwise im probably gonna send my board in the mail for a tune if it comes to that. I take mine to small empire in Ledgewood..they do a good job for cheap...not PTC good but nice.....24$ for a basic....if you what edge bevels they send the board out to somebody else and the price doubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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