Topic: How do you know when edges need sharpening? (Read 3529 times)

Josh · « **on:** November 19, 2007, 04:15:44 PM »

Without being on the mountain.

Frosty · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2007, 06:15:37 PM »

Sharp edges on your board are more of a personal preference than a necessity, but they should be taken care of. When they do become dulled you will be able to see it. You know edges are really sharp if you take your fingernail and lightly strike it across the edge (not up and down the length of the edge, but across it) at a 45 degree angle and if you see a shaving of your nail left behind, the edge is SHARP. When feeling your edges, always use your fingernail, never your skin.

People who race are concerned with having really sharp edges. For most of us, we just need an edge that is shaped like a 90 degree right angle and not damaged. I would rather have normal edges that are undamaged than really sharp edges that have nicks and burrs in them.

Additionally, really sharp edges get burrs in them sooner that normal edges.

Josh · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2007, 01:07:31 PM »

wow the edges in the first pic look REALLY bad. Lol...
Thanks

someguy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2008, 06:24:38 PM »

is there a way to sharpen your edges without a sharpener??? please respond need by tomorrow

Travis Hightower · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2008, 08:07:05 PM »

I used a file on my old k2, but it was a backup board so i didnt care if it got messed up or not.
luckily i didnt do any damage to my edge, but it just seems sketchy (even though i learned
it from transworld snow tune tips).

11" file with scotch tape wrapped around the base 6 times about where you hold it (2" from the
end is what i used)
it gave me my 2 degree bevel and resharpened my edge a bit. of course you still have to do
it on the sidewall edge as well.

if you're going to a resort id just let them do it at the pro shop. it shouldnt cost much for
edging unless its in horrible shape, and if it is THAT BAD, its better to let a pro grind it
down and resharpen it anyways. and while you're there you can pick up a sharpener.
(i personally perfer the ones with guides. but they have hand held ones that dont
cost much at all)

Im sure there are other tricks. thats just my 2 cents.

Frosty · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:51:15 AM »

Most boards do not need sharpening regularly. In fact, unless you are racing, do not even worry about sharpening your edges. Instead think about it as shaping and deburring.

- Shaping occasionally with a file by a skilled hand.
- Deburring often with a stone.

Once I adopted this philosophy, my board became a lot easier to maintain. Remember, a board with "sharp" edges and with burrs is a LOT worse off than a board with "not so sharp" edges and no burrs. Also, sharp edges burr a lot easier.

someguy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2008, 05:46:43 PM »

it is just because the edges are all rusted up and i want to clean them up

Frosty · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2008, 06:45:34 PM »

Use a fine grit sandpaper like 100 grit or drywall sandpaper. Store your board indoors (in house not in shed or garage) to prevent rust from forming.

Josh · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:34:19 AM »

Making sure the edges are dry before you store it could help....

someguy · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:30:17 PM »

i keep the snowboard in my board bag in my closet so do you think there is any other reason for rust forming on the edges?

mtnplummeter · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2008, 08:35:00 PM »

Quote from: someguy on January 30, 2008, 06:30:17 PM

i keep the snowboard in my board bag in my closet so do you think there is any other reason for rust forming on the edges?

The primary reason for rust is O2. Oxidation. Pretty much if your board is exposed to oxygen and there is humidity in the air, more in the south and coasts then up in the mountains, the edges will develop rust no matter what you do. Light sanding should get it off no problem. Keeping it indoors is probably the best you can do, but considering we live on earth, rust is a natural part of having exposed steel.

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