Joel was factory trained over 10 years ago and has trained others in the operation of grinding machines in a variety of climates. He has also written multiple articles on stone grinding for Silent Sports magazine.
There is no other way to get a ski flat and open up the pores to accept wax. Stone Grinding also creates the most efficient structure possible.
Stone grinding should be done any time the skis are not holding wax or are not flat. In addition they should be ground to match the weather conditions to ensure the fastest skis possible.
If skis are ground more than once a year we offer a structure-only price. For this service we run the ski through the grinder just enough to change the structure and removing minimal base. If skis are ground regularly, we have to remove a lot less base each time. Because of this you can grind your skis many more times without wearing out the skis.
In the past we have had one grind for the cold temperatures and one for the warm. Recently, Tyson and Joel have been out testing new grinds and there are now too many to just call cold and warm. So, we have named our new grinds after local skiing heroes. Descriptions of the temperature and use of of the new awesome grinds are listed below:
| The Grind |
The Temp |
The Use |
| The Duner |
When the snow gets cold and you want to go fast. (10F and Colder) |
Named after Adun Endestad who is one of the toughest and fastest skiers to live in Fairbanks.
We have found this grind to have a very good range in the colder conditions we usually have in the area. |
| Estle’s Revenge |
If you have 2 pairs of cold skis and need something more specific (10F and Colder) |
Named after the infamous John Estle who has spent countless hours running races and making Fairbanks the ski capital it is today. If you enjoy racing or skiing anywhere in Fairbanks then you can probably thank John.
This grind would complement the Duner very well. It has a little more specific range in which it will work, but when it works it is the fastest grind we have found for colder days. |
| The Bad Bob |
The warmer side of Fairbanks when the skating is starting to feel a bit nicer (5F – 25F) |
Named after Bad Bob Baker, the man who can ski for thousands of miles and still keep a smile on his face. Another of our local legends.
When testing and skiing this grind we have found it to run very fast as the temps warm up. It is good on all types of snow. It could be classified as a “universal Alaskan grind” good in any part of the state. |
| Rockin’ Lokken |
When the snow gets wet and warm (28F – 35F) |
So the snow is a little wet, maybe not a usual Fairbanks grind, but this grind should deal with the moisture in wet snow to leave your skis rockin’ fast so you can do what you want.
Named after Jim Lokken, if you can bike, ski, or canoe it, Mr. Lokken has done it. |
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