FrostGlider & Tharnell
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Tharnell Tharnell
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Hey Tharnell, I’ve been tweaking the edge angle on my new carving skis, trying to shave a few degrees off the turn time. Got any thoughts on how to optimize the edge geometry without overcomplicating the design?
Tharnell Tharnell
Sure thing. Keep it simple: an edge angle of about 15 to 20 degrees works for most carving skis. Don’t go crazy sharpening just to shave a degree off the turn time – it’ll make the edges dull fast and mess up the balance. Stick to a single angle on both sides, check that the binding angles line up, then test on a smooth run. If you feel the turns are still sluggish, tweak the camber a bit instead of hunting for micro‑angles. Trust the metal, not the fancy software.
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Sounds solid—15 to 20 is a good sweet spot. Just make sure the binding angles stay true, and when you test, look for that clean slide on the base, not just speed. If it feels sluggish, a slight camber tweak will give you better lift and edge hold. Keep it tight, keep it consistent, and you’ll hit those turns with authority.
Tharnell Tharnell
Just eyeball the bindings before you hit the slope – if they’re skewed, the edge angle won’t matter. After a run, feel the base; if it feels like it’s skidding instead of carving, tighten the camber a touch. Keep the numbers low and stick with what the metal says. That’s the only way to avoid over‑engineering.