Swix World Cup Ski Vise
A stable three-point vise that holds the ski flat for base work and on its side for edge maintenance.
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A stable three-point vise that holds the ski flat for base work and on its side for edge maintenance.
Keeps the ski brakes out of the way during all work on the base and steel edges.
Dissolves dirt and old glide wax residue and gets the base ready for new treatment.
Lint-free and durable paper for cleaning, application and polishing.
Three brushes sufficient for cleaning the structure and polishing liquid glide wax.
Simple universal glide wax for alpine skis, applied without a waxing iron.
Provides a stable and repeatable side edge angle. Fits both file and diamond stone.
A useful all-round file when the steel edge is clearly dull or the angle needs to be restored.
For regular maintenance and a sharp, even finish without removing unnecessarily much steel.
Needed when the plastic above the steel edge prevents the file or stone from reaching it.
For those who know what base edge angle the ski should have. Not needed for normal side edge maintenance.
For major damage or when a lot of material must be removed. Use sparingly.
Provides a finer finish after coarser filing before the edge is polished with a diamond stone.
For minor gouges and local damage in a black ski base.
Levels minor repairs once the repair material has cooled.
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