In this blog we will be looking at why you would want to add a base edge angle, and how to select the correct angle for your skiing.
The amount of base bevel that you use will affect the ease with which your ski or board will initiate a turn particularly if you bevel the tip and tail. Bevelling also lifts more of the edge off the snow, which because the steel edge drags more than the base material leads to a smoother and faster glide. Very importantly a base bevel helps prevent your skis or board catching unexpectedly thus reducing falls and possibility for injury.
Setting the Correct Angle
Below is a list of base bevel angles recommended for skiers and boarders.
Ski
Novice/ Intermediate Skier 0.5 to 1.0 degrees
All Mountain Expert 0.75 to 1.0 degrees
Slalom 0 to 0.5 degrees
GS 0.5 to 0.75 degrees
Super G 0.75 to 1.0 degrees
Skiercross 0.5 to 1.0 degrees
Skier Rails and Park 2.0+ degree
Skier Halfpipe 1.0 to 2.0 degrees (tip/tail); 0 to 1.0 degrees (underfoot)
Snowboard
Beginner 1.0 to 2.0 degrees
Intermediate / All Mountain 1.0 degrees
Spinner/Rails and Park 2.0 + degrees
Halfpipe 1.0 to 2.0 (tip/tail) 0 to 1.0 degrees(underfoot)
Boardercross 0 to 1.0 degrees
Slalom 0 to 0.5 degrees
GS 1.0 degrees
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