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News and noteworthy items, as well as all the things that rattle around in the brain of Mike Beers. We hope you enjoy...and maybe learn a thing or two about the art and craft of ski tuning.

A good base grind on a pair of Alpine skis at Race Tech Ski Service

Everything You Need to Know About Alpine Ski Base Grinds

You want to win races? Then you need to understand ski grinds. It's not just about making your ski bases look pretty; it's about maximizing performance on the hill. Let's dive into what you need to know. What is a Ski Grind? Simply put, a ski grind is the process of flattening and structuring the […]

Gold Medal Winning Grinds for U.S. Ski Team Snowboardcross

In 2021, Mike Beers and Graham Lonetto worked together to create base grinding parameters for snowboards at the request of Graham's friend and Head Coach for the U.S. Snowboardcross Team, Rob Fagan.

Person reading Race Tech - KMS press release on skiracing.com on their laptop

Press: Ski Racing Media

Read the press release about the new partnership between Race Tech Ski Service and Killington Mountain School in the preeminent ski racing publication skiracing.com.

Laptop with The Mountain Times webpage showing Race Tech - KMS partnership article

Press: The Mountain Times

Read the local Killington newspaper, The Mountain Times, announcement about the new partnership between Race Tech Ski Service and Killington Mountain School.

Killington Mountain School sign at 2708 Killington Road with Race Tech Ski Service is located

Race Tech Ski Service Partners with Killington Mountain School

Race Tech Ski Service is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Killington Mountain School (KMS) to establish a dedicated ski service center at 2708 Killington Road and provide world-class ski tuning in Killington, Vermont.

Hi. I'm Mike Beers.

At Race Tech Ski Service, I bring a rigorous and meticulous approach to ski tuning. My uncompromising commitment to accuracy and quality stems from a principled belief that every skier deserves the best. You can expect candid and forthright advice from me, reflecting my quality-driven philosophy and steadfast dedication to performance. While I am by no means a writer, I'll do my best to share my knowledge in hopes of educating you about ski tuning and ski tuning tools.