Vallaboden - alpine skiing

Starter kit for alpine maintenance

A concrete shopping list for those who want to be able to secure the ski, clean it and improve glide, and keep the side edges sharp - without reading a whole equipment guide.

Clean the base Improve glide Maintain side edges

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Everything gathered in one place

The basic package is marked from the start. Uncheck anything you already own and add the rest to the cart with one click. The specialist tools at the bottom are optional.

Secure the ski

Keep the ski secure and the brakes out of the way.

Clean and improve glide

Clean, brush and apply liquid glide wax.

Keep side edges sharp

File when needed, use a diamond stone for regular maintenance.
  • Swix - Swix Phantom R Edge File Holder - TA3008 - Skidvalla.se
    File guides

    Swix Phantom R Edge File Guide

    Provides a stable and repeatable side edge angle. Fits both file and diamond stone.

    €65,95In stock
  • Swix - Ski File 20 cm 16 Tpcm - 2nd CUT Medium - T106X-05272 - Skidvalla.se
    File

    Ski file 20 cm - medium

    A useful all-round file when the steel edge is clearly dull or the angle needs to be restored.

    €27,95In stock
  • Swix Diamond File Plastic Base
    Edge maintenanceMedium (400)

    Swix Diamond Stone 400

    For regular maintenance and a sharp, even finish without removing unnecessarily much steel.

    €26,95In stock

Add extras as needed

Useful specialist tools that not everyone needs from the start.
  • Swix Sidewall Cutter Sport
    OptionalSidewall

    Swix Sidewall Cutter Sport

    Needed when the plastic above the steel edge prevents the file or stone from reaching it.

    €40,95In stock
  • Swix Base File Guide 0.5–2.0°
    OptionalBase edge

    Swix Base File Guide 0.5 to 2.0°

    For those who know what base edge angle the ski should have. Not needed for normal side edge maintenance.

    €65,95In stock
  • Swix - Ski file 20 cm 13 T/cm - Bastard Coarse - T107X-05270 - Skidvalla.se
    OptionalCoarse file

    Ski file 20 cm - coarse

    For major damage or when a lot of material must be removed. Use sparingly.

    €27,95In stock
  • Swix - Ski File 15cm 20 Tpcm - Fine Cut File - T104X-05274 - Skidvalla.se
    OptionalFine file

    Ski file 15 cm - fine

    Provides a finer finish after coarser filing before the edge is polished with a diamond stone.

    €27,95In stock
  • Swix - Swix Base Material Black - T1716 - Skidvalla.se
    OptionalBase repair

    Swix Base Repair Material Black

    For minor gouges and local damage in a black ski base.

    €10,95In stock
  • Swix - Swix Steel Scraper - T0080 - Skidvalla.se
    OptionalBase repair

    Swix Steel Scraper

    Levels minor repairs once the repair material has cooled.

    €10,95In stock

Do you want to understand the differences between the tools or build a more advanced tuning bench setup?

Read the complete guide to ski tuning equipment.