Ski 1st Tracks - Our Repair Shop

Stone Grind Information:

When you buy a brand new ski, it comes from the factory tuned and ready to go. The main ingredient of this factory tune is an open base structure which is provided by a stone ground finish.

This assures that the base of the ski or snowboard is perfectly flat and structured to give the maximum performance possible.

What is Structuring and What can it do for me?
Look at the base of a brand new ski or snowboard. At first glance it appears to be smooth...but, look closer. The base is actually filled with small grooves from tip to tail.

This is called the base structure and is vital to the performance of the equipment. A perfectly smooth ski or snowboard collects moisture as it glides across the snow. As this moisture builds it creates suction between the base and the snow. This suction can greatly affect the performance.

So What Can You Do?
Okay...so you have suction which is hindering the overall performance of the ski or snowboard. How do you get rid of it? Easy... The structuring that a stone ground tune leaves in the base helps relieve the suction by providing the moisture with some place to go. No moisture equals less suction. This improves the performance and in doing so, increases your enjoyment. Now who doesn't want that?

A stone ground tune is the only way to restore the bases of your skis or snowboard to the way the manufacturer meant them to be. Call us or bring your equipment in for a tuneup today.

You can call us toll free at 1-800-262-9036, email us, or use our Online Information Request form for more information.