How to Use a Gummy Stone

A gummy, or "gummi," stone is a special tool that helps maintain snow skis and snowboards. The gummy stone helps smooth or "detune" skis after sharpening and removes burrs that can make skiers and snowboarders fall when carving through the snow. Gummy stones can be made of various materials but most often of fine-grit stone.

Things You'll Need

• Skis or snowboard
• Gummy stone

Instructions

1. Sharpen your skis or snowboard.

2. Choose a gummy stone that best fits your needs. Some gummy stones are made to remove burrs from the edges of skis and snowboards. Others are for detuning and rust removal. It is possible to find a gummy stone that does all of these things.

3. Slide the gummy stone over each edge of your skis or snowboard quickly. Repeat until the edges are completely smooth.

References

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