Professional Hand Tuning
On The South Shore
Our
Services
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Tier I: Training/Light Maintenance Hand Tune
$80
Diamond Stones ONLY
No changes to existing base or side bevels
(Bevels supported: 2, 3, 4° side, .5, .7, 1, 1.5° base if already set)
Base prep and cleaning
Swix HS ironed-in wax
(wax type will be determined by tempature for the day of event specified)
Roto brush finish
Best for: Regular upkeep between races, training blocks, and maintaining feel without removing excess material.
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Tier II: Race/Performance Hand Tune
$120
Side edge set and refined using file and diamond stones
(2, 3, 4° side edge)Base edge set and polished
(.5, .7, 1. 1.5° base edge)Base cleaned and prepped
Swix HS ironed-in wax
(wax type will be determined by tempature for the day of event specified)
Roto brush finish
Best for: Races or skis that have lost bite or consistency and need a proper edge reset without a full machine tune.
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Tier III: Base Flattening & Structure w/ Hand Tune
$160
Includes everything from Tier 2
Precision stone grind for base flattening
Custom base structure matched to snow conditions and race style
(cold, dry, wet, spring, etc.)Best for: Beginning a race block or important competition period. snow conditions change significantly, bases feel slow or inconsistent, or skis fail a true bar flatness check
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New Skis / Professional Prep
$200
Includes everything from Tier 3
Sidewall removal to eliminate plastic interference when setting side edge
Top sheet removal allows for tips and tails to be properly tuned and less angle needed for the edge to grip on hardpack or ice
Best for: Athletes looking for maximum precision and consistency
All new skis before first use, skis that have never had sidewall or top sheet removed, or inconsistent edge feel despite proper bevel settings
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Add On: Sidewall Removal
+$30
Removing the sidewall ensures that the files and diamond stones are in constant contact with the side edge to ensure a true 2-4° bevel
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Add On: Top Sheet Removal
+$30
Removing the top sheet allows for tips and tails to be properly hand tuned. This also makes it so you have to add less angle for the edge to grip. Highly recommended for New England racing
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Add on: Liquid Wax Upgrade
+$15
Swix High Speed liquid wax applied over HS hot wax
Improves acceleration and glide in race conditions
(wax type will be determined by tempature for the day of event specified)
Best for: Race days, timed training, or cold/abrasive snow. Helps reach that tenth or hundredth of a second you are searching for
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Repairs
Prices vary on condition, serivces, time on bench, materials, etc.
Offering:
Edge Replacement
Epoxy Work
P-Tex Base Repairs
& Much More
Contact us for more info
How To Purchase
Read through our offerings to see what is best for your needs.
Go to the Work Order & Waivers Page. Read through both documents and fill out each accordingly.
Now that both the Work Order & Waiver has been filled out, you will move onto the shop. This is where you select what you chose in the Work Order. If you selected add-on items, you should have multiple items in your cart before checking out.
(Note: Your cart must match the Work Order or you will be denied service and issued a refund)
Tuning Skis Since The Age of 16
I have been an avid skier my whole life. Transitioning from a park rat to a true tree skiier and front-side carver. Going from detuning the whole length of my ski to not catch on features in the park to finding myself not getting the grip I wanted from my skis on a freshly groomed trail
This was the start of my search for the perfect tune. I have been developing my tunes consistently for the past 7 seasons. In my day-to-day, I have managed the tune shop, retail and rental departments of a small ski area, currently I work for a ski shop performing their repairs and machine performance/race tunes
— James Walsh
Founder, Walsh Bros. Tuning & Repairs
