pine tar Q
- corlay
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pine tar Q
for old woodie Birke Beiners…
if I prepped/pine tarred them 2 yrs ago, and only skiied them 2-3x soon afterward, and not since;
do I need to pine tar them again next year? (assuming we actually get some snow!) or is there some residual longevity there…
thanks!
if I prepped/pine tarred them 2 yrs ago, and only skiied them 2-3x soon afterward, and not since;
do I need to pine tar them again next year? (assuming we actually get some snow!) or is there some residual longevity there…
thanks!
- phoenix
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Re: pine tar Q
Probably not. Pine tar doesn't need to be re-done, if properly applied, until you see it's wearing off, as in the bare wood base starts to show. I you've got good coverage from your initial application, you should be good to go; not unusual to get a full season, or more.
This is assuming you used the thicker, paste like consistency (preferably), or at least a good quality liquid, and torched it in properly. Also being sure the entire base is waxed over it each outing; skiing in just the pine tar base will wear it off quickly.
This is assuming you used the thicker, paste like consistency (preferably), or at least a good quality liquid, and torched it in properly. Also being sure the entire base is waxed over it each outing; skiing in just the pine tar base will wear it off quickly.
- lowangle al
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Re: pine tar Q
I agree with Phoenix that you should be OK.
I just want to add that I miss the days when a Nordic ski shop smelled like pine tar.
I just want to add that I miss the days when a Nordic ski shop smelled like pine tar.
- Chisana
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Re: pine tar Q
With 6 sets of woodies, my garage still smells like pinetar.just wish I could remember to disconnect the smoke alarm before I start.
- phoenix
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Re: pine tar Q
I've always enjoyed the smell, and the whole process. Satisfying to see some tired looking bases treated to a rich, dark finish.
Most shops I worked in would complain though, saying it smelled up the whole store. One went as far as not offering any more; said it got into the retail clothing. And that was working on a bench right under a big exhaust fan.
Most shops I worked in would complain though, saying it smelled up the whole store. One went as far as not offering any more; said it got into the retail clothing. And that was working on a bench right under a big exhaust fan.
- corlay
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Re: pine tar Q
thanks All!
I do like the process of prepping a woodie ski with pine tar,
but if i don't have to, and it does indeed "last",
then I will skip a year...
I do like the process of prepping a woodie ski with pine tar,
but if i don't have to, and it does indeed "last",
then I will skip a year...
- blitzskier
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Re: pine tar Q
would love to see your wood ski quivers and an instructional video on pine taring.