Another element of tuning is to take lessons from a certified instructor. Even after 30 years of skiing I still take a lesson or 2 per year. Lessons provide excellent feedback and goes a long to help technique, ease body fatigue. Always employ a so-called L3 for your instructor. These are the top skill level instructors.

Eric - where does your aunt ski??

Vokl, generally new skis are not waxed. Depending on where you got them they may be tuned. It is very common for new skis to need attenton. They are often slightly concave or convex. Easy to tell is to put a flat edge across the bottom of each ski and check it for flatness in 4 or 5 places. And then check that the first 10" or so of the edges at the front and about 5" in back of the ski are dull.

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...Tracy

'00 ML320 "Casper"
'92 400E "Stella"