What skis did you decide on? The Volkl carvers?

I'd echo the comments to bring them to a good ski shop, with an emphasis on GOOD. Most big cities have one or two elitist ski shops that are the mecca for serious skiers. These shops have the best equipment and trained staff who are usually all diehard skiers themselves. You won't be able to wax and sharpen/grind and fill the skis like they do for the cost. I get mine fully tuned and hot waxed for $30 CDN. You can't beat that.

I use fluoro wax inbetween tunings to keep the base waxed (yes, there's a whole debate about fluoro waxing but I've used it for years with no probs and I don't want to get into that here). It wears off quickly but does the trick in between tunings. I tune mine every 4-5 sessions. Your Volkls will likely have a dark base which makes it easier to see when the base starts to dry out. Keep them well waxed, don't let them dry up and above all - RIP IT UP!!!!

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

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