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Show Keeping ski gear in good shape 6. Apply a waterproofing solution to ski boots once they are dry, then stuff the boots with newspapers to help them- maintain their shape. (This article was adapted from one written for SKI Magazine by Bob Woodward. Wood-ward. Story courtesy of Ski Industries America.) Here are six simple rules as the end of the ski season nears and you get set to pack away your cross-country ski gear until next season. 1. Repair all base, sidewall and topsheet gouges and delaminations. 2. Remove all was on the base, then iron in a layer of base wax. With waxless skis, apply base wax to tip and tail areas. 3. Store your skis where you wish. Some skiers prefer a cool, damp spot (a throwback to the days of wooden skis); and others prefer warm areas (some say the heat helps the wax penetrate the base). 4. Check your poles and repair if necessary before putting them away. Tape poles together. 5. Make sure bindings are securely screwed in and check for any damage. If the screws' are loose, tighten them before putting them in storage. |