Vallaboden - alpine skiing
Starter kit for alpine maintenance
A concrete shopping list for those who want to be able to secure the ski, clean it and improve glide, and keep the side edges sharp - without reading a whole equipment guide.
Our recommended shopping list
Everything gathered in one place
The basic package is marked from the start. Uncheck anything you already own and add the rest to the cart with one click. The specialist tools at the bottom are optional.
Secure the ski
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Swix World Cup Ski Vise
A stable three-point vise that holds the ski flat for base work and on its side for edge maintenance.
2.199 krIn stock -
Rubber bands for ski brakes - 10 pack
Keeps the ski brakes out of the way during all work on the base and steel edges.
179 krIn stock
Clean and improve glide
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Swix Fiberlene 40 m
Lint-free and durable paper for cleaning, application and polishing.
79 krIn stock -
SkiGo brush package - steel, horsehair and nylon
Three brushes sufficient for cleaning the structure and polishing liquid glide wax.
599 krIn stock
Keep side edges sharp
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Swix Phantom R Edge File Guide
Provides a stable and repeatable side edge angle. Fits both file and diamond stone.
699 krIn stock -
Ski file 20 cm - medium
A useful all-round file when the steel edge is clearly dull or the angle needs to be restored.
299 krIn stock -
Swix Diamond Stone 400
For regular maintenance and a sharp, even finish without removing unnecessarily much steel.
279 krIn stock
Add extras as needed
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Swix Sidewall Cutter Sport
Needed when the plastic above the steel edge prevents the file or stone from reaching it.
439 krIn stock -
Swix Base File Guide 0.5 to 2.0°
For those who know what base edge angle the ski should have. Not needed for normal side edge maintenance.
699 krIn stock -
Ski file 20 cm - coarse
For major damage or when a lot of material must be removed. Use sparingly.
299 krIn stock -
Ski file 15 cm - fine
Provides a finer finish after coarser filing before the edge is polished with a diamond stone.
299 krIn stock -
Swix Base Repair Material Black
For minor gouges and local damage in a black ski base.
109 krIn stock -
Swix Steel Scraper
Levels minor repairs once the repair material has cooled.
109 krIn stock
Do you want to understand the differences between the tools or build a more advanced tuning bench setup?
Read the complete guide to ski tuning equipment.