Thanks Everyone For Watching! I hope you found this helpful, please let me know if you have any beloved ski tuning and waxing gear that you love! This is a bit of a starter kit, but I always love hearing about everyone else's gear!
I stopped waxing. I've been using DPS Phantom for a few years. It's not going to replace race wax, but for serious recreational skiers, it's good- I still glide past most people on cat roads. You still need to care for your edges and base structure. It's not toxic like most good ski waxes, which are bad during application, and leave residue that ends up in the water supply.
SVST is across the street from Costco and has a retail outlet. I think they still have BBSEF support. They always gave me a discount when I showed my daughters were BBSEF. They have all this stuff and more.
I bought the same Dakine kit minus the iron last summer for under $80 off Skiessentials. I tried 1 base repair but it fell out in less than 1 run, so I really only use the sharpening tool as of now, which I find very useful. Jens at Stomp It runs 87 degrees too, thanks for the 87 degree tool is overpriced tip! Looking forward to the DIY video thank you.
Hi Elliot -- have you tried FastStik yet? I'd been a dedicated waxer for ages but I was sold and now I've pretty much mothballed my wax gear. I think it's a godsend for saving time and reducing clutter for multi-day travel trips
I prefer to just spend $40 for a base and stone grind which includes edge sharpening (1 degree base / 3 degree side). I do that once a season since I ski about 30-40 days a year. No need for a wax since I am a huge fan of the Phantom permament base treatment. It would be interesting to know your thoughts about base structure patterns (linear, cross, chevron, etc) and which ones to apply for which types of snow when getting a stone grind. I have used linear in the past.
Hey man, unrelated but had a question after watching many of your videos today. Seemed commenting on a recent one may be the best idea lol. Looking to finally buy my first set of skis. The two that seem to come up the most I see are the QST 92 vs Rustler 9. I’m 6 foot 185. Would you have an opinion on these? They both sound quite versatile. All I’m looking for is a good pair of skis that’ll last me awhile and to continue to improve. I’m a comfortable on all blues guy and will do an occasional black diamond. Ultimately just out there to have fun and want some better skis for that. Never will be trying to shred a black as hard as possible anymore (as I get older and don’t want to get hurt lol). Really enjoy a good blue through trees though
I think they're both good options, but the QST 92 is a great value I found it on Evo Here: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=132&pw=372417&mi=10270&pt=3&pri=793410 Typically I do this for channel members, but I have some time free, I would say if you're more on trail oriented maybe lean towards the Rustler 9, but tbh I've only reviewed and tested the rustler 10. I do think the QST 92 is super versatile, comfortable and unique in it's feel, on top of that it's a great value. Just my 2 cents but I would lean slightly qst 92 since I haven't tested the rustler 9 and based on reviewing the rustler 10.
Hello Elliot, do you want to review a ski I personally own? It is the Libtech Wreckcreate 90. The copmany apparently doesnt like advertising. Noone reviews theirs skis. But I am curious to know what you think. Skis are 3 years old, 179 mm length. An all mountain carver with magnetraction, good on ice. They claim its for park too, but I don't know. Not really soft. Mount point -4,5 factory recommended. I would send them to you at my own risk and pay retour in advance. You decide the time to receive them and send them back. Coming next season I have a new pair to ride so I'll probably be able to do without them. Non binding offer :D I have not checked shipping options yet.
No diamond stones? Or Nylon brush? I've always been told to use the brass brush to clean out the bases of old wax prior to a hot wax, and then use a nylon and horse hair brush post scraping. But you use the brass brush post scraping? And on edges I've always heard just use a file to set the bevel (ie 2 degrees, 3 degrees) then to use less aggressive diamond stones after that to re-sharpen throughout the season (unless major damage that necessitates a file).
If you look closely, the Brass brush actually has nylon bristles around the outside, so I think it's suitable for someone just getting into waxing, but you're correct they are useful tools. I think diamonds are great for smoothing off any burs, but probably not neccessary for a beginner kit imo, especially out west.
@@RicketySkiReviews Thanks for the reply. I generally agree, but the reason I'd worry about just using a file for beginners is I used to just use a file (before I knew about diamond stones) and I destroyed the edge-life of a pair of skis I bought about 15 years ago. Now it did take about 3 years of file-only tune ups before a shop told me they couldn't work on the edges anymore due to me removing too much of the steel, but had I known about diamond stones I likely could have extended the life of the skis several more seasons. In my view a file + one mid grit diamond stone (which they make in the same size as the short files for those cheap side-edgers) might be best for beginners.
oh interesting, It rings a bell, but not sure, I tried to grab stuff that was accessible to a wide audience, and tried to stick with sellers that are good with returns etc.
Just a question when it comes to waxing irons is there a big difference between them at all or like you said probably just different rebrands/ shells all made by the same OEM. I am looking between that one, swix t77, and one from demon. Anything I should specially lookout for? When you said the dakine iron seems to be the same as the swix is the swix iron you are referring to the t77?
I asked a SWIX/Toko rep this question stating the Dakine was the same one and he said the outside was the same mold, but the internal components were different.
Not sure why my comment isn’t showing up TH-cam probably didn’t like the Amazon link but was just saying I think I found that same dakine kit for 108 on Amazon. If it is the same kit a little over 25 percent savings!
That small brass brush is for cleaning the file.
Also good for corrosion on your pickup battery
and stones. Water / isopropyl alcohol 50/50 sprayed o2, scrub, wipe off.
great tip!
Thanks Everyone For Watching! I hope you found this helpful, please let me know if you have any beloved ski tuning and waxing gear that you love! This is a bit of a starter kit, but I always love hearing about everyone else's gear!
I have the demon kit that I use for waxing. It has tuning equipment but I don't trust myself using it on my skis, I still take them to the shop
I use two aluminium fold up trestles when I do my waxing, works just fine.
great tip!
I stopped waxing. I've been using DPS Phantom for a few years. It's not going to replace race wax, but for serious recreational skiers, it's good- I still glide past most people on cat roads. You still need to care for your edges and base structure. It's not toxic like most good ski waxes, which are bad during application, and leave residue that ends up in the water supply.
Me who uses phantom glide and doesnt need any waxing products in this video but still watches anyways...
Well thanks for watching anyways!
SVST is across the street from Costco and has a retail outlet. I think they still have BBSEF support. They always gave me a discount when I showed my daughters were BBSEF. They have all this stuff and more.
we were talking about working together! But they ghosted me, and after a month of waiting I decided to move on.
Thanks for the video! Can't wait to see a demonstration video 😊
I bought the same Dakine kit minus the iron last summer for under $80 off Skiessentials. I tried 1 base repair but it fell out in less than 1 run, so I really only use the sharpening tool as of now, which I find very useful. Jens at Stomp It runs 87 degrees too, thanks for the 87 degree tool is overpriced tip! Looking forward to the DIY video thank you.
Great tip ty!
Elliot just wouldn't be the same without the same fly hairdo. 😆
brass brush is to clean files
Omg thank you I freel so foolish
The small brass brush is for cleaning out the file.
Omg thank you I freel so foolish
see above... but REALLY good at keeping stones clean using a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol/water. Spray, scrub, wipe @@RicketySkiReviews
Try Tognar in oregon they promptly ship ski wax and repair materials.
Nice! So ... now i need a vid on how to use all this stuff. I get the wax, but all the other stuff ...
At the risk of sounding like a complete mouth breather, I prefer rub on ski wax. Fast Stix is my fav, but Züm is good too.
I converted, I love the stuff
Hi Elliot -- have you tried FastStik yet? I'd been a dedicated waxer for ages but I was sold and now I've pretty much mothballed my wax gear. I think it's a godsend for saving time and reducing clutter for multi-day travel trips
I prefer to just spend $40 for a base and stone grind which includes edge sharpening (1 degree base / 3 degree side). I do that once a season since I ski about 30-40 days a year. No need for a wax since I am a huge fan of the Phantom permament base treatment. It would be interesting to know your thoughts about base structure patterns (linear, cross, chevron, etc) and which ones to apply for which types of snow when getting a stone grind. I have used linear in the past.
Your hair looks like Ace Ventura Pet Detective😅
Haha a classic!
Hey man, unrelated but had a question after watching many of your videos today. Seemed commenting on a recent one may be the best idea lol. Looking to finally buy my first set of skis. The two that seem to come up the most I see are the QST 92 vs Rustler 9. I’m 6 foot 185. Would you have an opinion on these? They both sound quite versatile. All I’m looking for is a good pair of skis that’ll last me awhile and to continue to improve. I’m a comfortable on all blues guy and will do an occasional black diamond. Ultimately just out there to have fun and want some better skis for that. Never will be trying to shred a black as hard as possible anymore (as I get older and don’t want to get hurt lol). Really enjoy a good blue through trees though
I think they're both good options, but the QST 92 is a great value I found it on Evo Here: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=132&pw=372417&mi=10270&pt=3&pri=793410
Typically I do this for channel members, but I have some time free, I would say if you're more on trail oriented maybe lean towards the Rustler 9, but tbh I've only reviewed and tested the rustler 10. I do think the QST 92 is super versatile, comfortable and unique in it's feel, on top of that it's a great value.
Just my 2 cents but I would lean slightly qst 92 since I haven't tested the rustler 9 and based on reviewing the rustler 10.
Hello Elliot, do you want to review a ski I personally own? It is the Libtech Wreckcreate 90. The copmany apparently doesnt like advertising. Noone reviews theirs skis.
But I am curious to know what you think. Skis are 3 years old, 179 mm length. An all mountain carver with magnetraction, good on ice. They claim its for park too, but I don't know. Not really soft. Mount point -4,5 factory recommended.
I would send them to you at my own risk and pay retour in advance.
You decide the time to receive them and send them back. Coming next season I have a new pair to ride so I'll probably be able to do without them.
Non binding offer :D I have not checked shipping options yet.
No diamond stones? Or Nylon brush? I've always been told to use the brass brush to clean out the bases of old wax prior to a hot wax, and then use a nylon and horse hair brush post scraping. But you use the brass brush post scraping? And on edges I've always heard just use a file to set the bevel (ie 2 degrees, 3 degrees) then to use less aggressive diamond stones after that to re-sharpen throughout the season (unless major damage that necessitates a file).
If you look closely, the Brass brush actually has nylon bristles around the outside, so I think it's suitable for someone just getting into waxing, but you're correct they are useful tools. I think diamonds are great for smoothing off any burs, but probably not neccessary for a beginner kit imo, especially out west.
@@RicketySkiReviews Thanks for the reply. I generally agree, but the reason I'd worry about just using a file for beginners is I used to just use a file (before I knew about diamond stones) and I destroyed the edge-life of a pair of skis I bought about 15 years ago. Now it did take about 3 years of file-only tune ups before a shop told me they couldn't work on the edges anymore due to me removing too much of the steel, but had I known about diamond stones I likely could have extended the life of the skis several more seasons. In my view a file + one mid grit diamond stone (which they make in the same size as the short files for those cheap side-edgers) might be best for beginners.
Also have you heard of RaceWax? They have much better starter kits IMO.
oh interesting, It rings a bell, but not sure, I tried to grab stuff that was accessible to a wide audience, and tried to stick with sellers that are good with returns etc.
Just a question when it comes to waxing irons is there a big difference between them at all or like you said probably just different rebrands/ shells all made by the same OEM. I am looking between that one, swix t77, and one from demon. Anything I should specially lookout for? When you said the dakine iron seems to be the same as the swix is the swix iron you are referring to the t77?
I asked a SWIX/Toko rep this question stating the Dakine was the same one and he said the outside was the same mold, but the internal components were different.
Not sure why my comment isn’t showing up TH-cam probably didn’t like the Amazon link but was just saying I think I found that same dakine kit for 108 on Amazon. If it is the same kit a little over 25 percent savings!
@@vhalmrastah thanks for the info did he elaborate how they differed internally?
@@mattjax16 Nope. However, it would be fun to take them both apart and compare.
@@vhalmrast that it would… would be a great video idea for @RicketySkiReviews
Basically this kit is junk.
What? No, I think it's the best one actually, it just has some stuff that is cheap but it's still a good value overall