“Currently, the positioning of ski boot bindings on alpine skis is determined by aligning a ski boot mid-sole mark indicative of the midpoint of the boot sole with a ski manufacturer's prescribed mounting mark on the surface of the ski. The mounting mark is typically a predetermined point which is generally determined by the manufacturer using statistical averages. Such a positioning system is ineffective for skiers whose physiology differs significantly from the statistical averages. More importantly, the prior art systems are not capable of dealing with individual variations in a person's flex, stance and balance. Such individual variations are significant. In particular, there is a substantial physiological difference in the flex, stance and balance characteristics of men and women which ought to be taken into account in the positioning of bindings on skis in order to enhance skier comfort, safety and efficiency for a particular skier. Use of the present standards for aligning the boots and bindings on skis by utilizing the manufacturer's mid-sole mounting points typically positions many skiers, and particularly women, too far back on their skis. The deviation from a neutral dynamic balance point is often found to be several centimetres. Skiers positioned too far back or forward on their skis are not able to turn their skis as effectively and efficiently as skiers properly positioned at a dynamically neutral balance position on the skis who, therefore, have adequate control over the operation of the skis."
It only costs £25.00 to have your ideal balance position diagnosed.
Note that the analysis is only accurate for conventional full camber skis (like race skis) and is not suitable for skis that are heavily rockered.
For further information on the Campbell Balancer see the section under the Recommended Links heading under the Other Info menu.
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Mechanical devices, like ski bindings, can deteriorate over time with wear and age which is why the manufacturers recommend that they’re tested annually.
Jon has one of only a few ski binding torque testing machines in the UK (a Wintersteiger Skitronic Plus c/w the latest wide ski clamps & the latest software release) and it only costs £30 to have your bindings checked.
STANDARD TUNE c/w HOTBOX - £50.00: As above but includes a 4 hour hotbox treatment for greatly increased wax penetration.
BASE GRIND - £20.00: Grind base(s) on RoffB base machine with various grades of silicon carbide belts to ensure flatness & to add base structure. This process will only be done when necessary as it reduces base thickness. Your skis/board will be assessed by Jon upon delivery as to whether a base grind is required.
EDGE TUNE ONLY- £19.00: Remove skiing burrs/rock dings, sharpen edges to factory or specified angles, polish & remove the hanging burr.
WAX ONLY - £19.00: Brass brush to clean structure, hand hot wax with Dominator Zoom Lime universal wax, cool & scrape, clean/polish structure with brass, horsehair & nylon brushes. Apply Zardoz Notwax teflon overlay.
HOT SCRAPE BASE CLEAN - £12.00: Hand hot wax/scrape base to clean, brass brush to open the structure.
END OF SEASON TUNE - £30.00: Remove skiing burrs/rock dings, sharpen edges to existing angles, polish & remove the hanging burr. Brass brush to clean structure, hand hot wax with SKS storage wax and leave unscraped. Recommended for skis/boards that are stored in either damp (ie basement) or hot (ie lofts) areas.
PRE-SEASON TUNE (on End Of Season tuned skis) - £27.00: Scrape base to remove storage wax, brass brush to open structure, hot wax with Dominator Zoom Lime universal wax, cool & scrape, polish with brass, horsehair & nylon brushes. Apply Zardoz Notwax teflon overlay.
NEW SKIS / BOARD BASE PREP - £31.00: Hand hot wax/scrape base to clean, brass brush to open the structure, hand hot wax with Dominator Zoom Lime universal wax, cool & scrape, polish with brass, horsehair & nylon brushes. Apply Zardoz Notwax teflon overlay. + £12.00 to add a 4 hour hotbox treatment for greatly increased wax penetration.
RACE SKIS OR PREMIER NEW SKIS / BOARD BASE PREP - £43.00: Hand hot wax/scrape base to clean, brass brush to open the structure, hot wax with DominatorZoom Base Renew wax, cool & scrape, steel brush, hand hot wax with Dominator Zoom Lime universal wax, cool & scrape, polish with brass, horsehair & nylon brushes. Apply Zardoz Notwax teflon overlay. + £12.00 to add a 1 x 4 hour hotbox treatment (usually with the Zoom Lime) or + £24.00 to add a 2 x 4 hour hotbox treatments for the ultimate in wax penetration.
SIDEWALL REMOVAL: FOC if required during a standard or edge only tune, otherwise £12.00
RESET EXISTING SIDE EDGE ANGLE - £15.00: Choice of either 1, 2 or 3 degrees. Existing angle can either be increased or decreased.
RESET EXISTING BASE EDGE ANGLE - £15.00: Choice of 0.5, 0.7 or 1.0 degree. Note: The base edge angles can only be increased. To reduce the base edge angle a base grind is first required at £20.00
CORE SHOT REPAIRS: Price quoted by Jon upon examination at drop-off.
P-TEX BASE WELD OR P-TEX PATCH REPAIRS: Price quoted by Jon upon examination at drop-off.
DELAMINATION REPAIRS: Price quoted by Jon upon examination at drop-off.
EDGE REPLACEMENT REPAIRS: Price quoted by Jon upon examination at drop-off.
BINDING SCREW PULL-OUT / HELICOIL REPAIRS: Price quoted by Jon upon examination at drop-off.
NOTE: SKIS OR SNOWBOARDS NOT COLLECTED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF ADVISEMENT OF COMPLETED WORK WILL BE SOLD TO PAY THE MONIES OWED!
- DIY Tuning Lesson - a half day of tuition for enthusiastic recreational skiers through to instructors, racers & pro skiers encompassing all the elements of DIY hand tuning. Available all year, 7 days a week.
- Ski/Board Technician Foundation Course - a full day of tuition for those aspiring to work in a ski/snowboard workshop. Available all year, 7 days a week.
- Tuning Video - a seventy minute video (on a USB stick) broken down in to nine chapters covering all the elements of hand tuning. Ideal if you can't make it to Nottingham for a DIY Tuning Lesson.