Professional Hand Tuning

On The South Shore

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    Tier I: Training/Light Maintaince 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 TS 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.

  • Tier III: Base Flattening & Structure

    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

  • Green Building icon

    New Skis/Start of Season

    $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

  • Add On: Sidewall Removal

    +$30

    Removing the sidewall ensures that the files and diamond stones are in constant contact with the side edge to sure a true 2-4° bevel

  • 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

  • Add on: Liquid Wax Upgrade

    +$15

    Swix Top Speed liquid wax applied over TS 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

  • 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

Tuning Skis Since The Age of 16

I have been an avid skiier 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