Choosing Tuning Kits

Kit content comparison for RaceWax Ski or Snowboard Tuning Kit

About RaceWax kits:

• We have completely revamped our kits for 2020.
• All kits contain the essentials for tuning both skis and snowboards. You no longer have to choose one or the other; all kits do both.
• There are two kit configurations:
• A large size bag with a comprehensive set of tools and accessories, including a wax iron, edge tools, wax, and base repair (the kits can be further configured with a ski or snowboard vise).
• Specialized kit combinations that focus on a particular aspect of tuning (e.g., edges, wax removal, base repair, etc.).
• The major differences in kit functionality centers around the edge tools and brushes. Here is a quick comparison:
• Universal kits have an easy to use basic tool that sets and sharpens the side edge at the angles most commonly used for ski/snowboard; a buffing pad is included for wax removal. The tool in this kit (as well as the Diamond kit) is the best tool for wavy-edged boards made by LibTech and MagneTraction.
• Diamond kits has the same side-edge-only edge tool as above in the Universal kit but also includes a diamond stone for routine sharpening; for wax removal a full-size nylon brush is included.
• Elite and Elite-Digital kits have an edge tool that will set and sharpen the both the base edge and side edges to a total of 9 different angles with high precision, and includes a diamond stone, as well as a full set of three wax brushes. The Digital kit has all the same tools and supplies, the difference being that the iron has a digital readout.
• Pro kits are most similar in content to the Digital kit above with the exception that they replace the all-in-one multi-angle edger with a set of traditional fixed angle edge tools. This kit is a good choice for those expecting to expand their tool kits beyond common recreational use.

What do the tools do?

• edge tool sets angles for boards and skis
• diamond stone is used to maintain edge sharpness weekly without wearing down your edges
• wax scraper removes excess wax to improve glide
• metal scraper and ptex are to repair base gouges
• gummi stone is for edge rust removal, detuning, and burr removal
• file brush used to keep files free of metal waste from edge work
• brake retainer holds the ski brake during edge tuning