To base prep skis according to the reference, the process involves cleaning the base using soft Base Prep wax followed by applying and brushing the same wax.
Preparing the base of your skis is a crucial step for optimal performance and longevity. This process cleans the base and establishes a foundation for subsequent waxing layers. Based on the provided reference, here's a method for base preparation:
Essential Steps for Ski Base Preparation
The reference outlines a two-step process focused on cleansing and conditioning the ski base with a specific type of wax.
Step 1: Cleansing the Ski Base
The initial step focuses on cleaning the ski base using heat and wax.
- Iron in Soft Base Prep Wax: Apply a soft Base Prep wax to the ski base using a waxing iron. Ensure the wax melts and covers the base.
- Scrape While Warm/Liquid: While the wax is still warm or liquid, use an acrylic scraper to remove the wax and any embedded dirt or debris it has lifted from the base. This process effectively cleanses the ski by ironing in a soft Base Prep wax and scraping with an acrylic scraper while wax is warm or liquid.
Step 2: Conditioning the Base
Once the base is clean, the next step involves re-applying and working the Base Prep wax into the structure.
- Iron in Base Prep Wax: Iron in Base Prep wax again, applying a new layer to the clean base.
- Cool and Harden: Allow the wax to cool completely until it cools until wax is hardened.
- Lightly Scrape: Perform a lightly scrape to remove excess hardened wax from the base.
- Aggressively Brush: Finally, brush aggressively with BEAST Soft Stainless brush, moving 3-4 times tip to tail. This brushing helps open the base structure and prepares it for further waxing.
Following these steps ensures your ski bases are clean and conditioned, ready to absorb subsequent performance waxes more effectively.
