How Do You Store Skis For The Summer?
When summer rolls around, it is time to store your skis until the next winter. If stored properly your skis will be better off when you bring them out for the next ski season. Storing your skis correctly will help your treasured skis last longer and perform better. Ski storage doesn’t take long and is a very easy process. Clean your skis. Wipe dirt and grime off of them with a cloth. Dry them of any excess water so rust does not accumulate on the metal portions. Dry your boots. You may need to remove the liner to dry any trapped moisture. This will help prevent mold and mildew from forming. Hot wax your skis. Use a waxing iron and drip wax over the bases and be sure to cover the edges. Use a heavy coating of wax. Do not scrape. Loosen the binding springs with a screwdriver. Do this on the toe and heel-piece for each binding. This gives the tension in the springs a break. Plus it is important to have your skis and bindings tested each year as a safety measure. Once boots are dry, replac
