04.03.2021

WINTERSTEIGER AROUND YOU

In industry and trade, WINTERSTEIGER is known for its machinery and systems. However, many products that are produced on our machines are also used by you! In our series "WINTERSTEIGER AROUND YOU", we show where these products are found in everyday life and what role WINTERSTEIGER plays in them.

 

➡️ Episode 1: Ski Service 

 

Fun on the slopes guaranteed 

To keep your skis like new, the green service machines at sports retailers provide professional tuning. Because WINTERSTEIGER has become the world market leader in the field of ski service. WINTERSTEIGER machines create the optimum base structure, otherwise you would "stick" on the slopes. Optimal edge tuning keeps you safe on the slopes. The sports dealer is highly trained and will be happy to advise you on which service suits you best.  

 

Ski vacation booked, skis reserved online! 

If your rental ski glides perfectly, the edges grip and the binding releases when it's supposed to, then WINTERSTEIGER is definitely involved. Skiing fun starts with the service. Your rental skis are perfectly prepared for your needs after each use on the slopes and the binding is safely adjusted for you.

 

 



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You sit in front of the TV and watch a ski race. 

No matter if alpine, nordic, snowboard or cross: If an athlete reaches the finish line with the best time, then the setup has worked perfectly together. Many renowned associations and ski companies rely on WINTERSTEIGER racing service machines, and they are even present in the service truck at major events. Optimal base structure and precise edge tuning are an important success factor in racing. These are precisely tuned depending on the discipline, snow conditions, ski type and racer.

 

Why do we need structure in the base? 

The base structure reduces friction between the snow and the running surface. Without structure, the ski would "stick" to the snow. In cold, crystalline snow, the running surface should be as smooth as possible (fine structure) to create as few friction points as possible. In wet snow, a textured running surface is better. Air spaces between the tread and the snow prevent the "suction effect". So depending on the snow conditions and temperature, there is a suitable base structure and in ski racing the ski is often tuned before the race.  

 

Why different edge angles? 

The sharper the ski edge, i.e. the more acute the edge angle, the more aggressive and sporty the ski, in racing even 0.5° at the bottom edge and 87° degrees at the side edge. At 1° on the bottom edge and 88° on the side edge, it is more turn-friendly and forgiving. Freshly sharpened edges are especially important on hard, icy slopes! After several days of skiing, a burr forms on the edge and this prevents controlled steering of the skis because the edges no longer grip: similar to when you cut tomatoes with a dull knife!