How to Sharpen a Snowboard Edge
Your snowboard can get dulled from grinding rails and riding in harsh icy conditions. Having sharp edges is one of the most important things for good turning power. Without it you may find yourself unable to stop as smoothly or quickly as you'd like or careening out of control.
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Things You'll Need
- Flat work bench
- Vice grip
- Cloth rags
- Warm soapy water
- Snowboard edge file
- Diamond file
Instructions
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Lay your board down on a flat surface with the base side up and the bindings down.
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Take the cloth rags soaked in warm soapy water and wipe down the base of the board, removing any dirt or particles from the surface. Then thoroughly clean the edges, making sure that there is no dirt or wax left behind.
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Run the diamond file along the base edge from the tip to the tail in one direction either pushing it or pulling it. The movement should be firm, but not too strong and should be done with an even, smooth motion. Make sure to only file the edges and not the base of the board. The goal here is to remove any burrs or parts that are not smooth.
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Place the board on its side in the work bench vices and clamp it down. Now you will do the same for the side edges, again moving the file from the tip to the tail in a smooth, even motion to remove any burrs.
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Set the angle for the base side of the board and the side edge of the board using the snowboard edge file. Generally you will want a sharper edge for riding on ice or on a half pipe with the base edge set at 0 degrees and the side edge set at 90 degrees. If you are interested in riding in softer conditions or doing rail slides you can have a more rounded edge with a 1 to 4 degree angle for the base and an 85 to 89 degree angle for the side.
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