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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 roller on a wax roller that is not hot enough to use yeton

Troubleshooting: Thick or Uneven Wax Application Using a Wax Roller

Do you struggle sometimes to get the perfect coat of wax on your skis with a Swix wax roller? Does your wax application look too thick or uneven? Your wax roller could be the problem.

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.

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.

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.

Waxing a Head race ski using a Swix Waxing Machine

Proper speed for applying wax with a Swix T-60 Wax Roller

When doing Swix tuning clinics I get asked all the time "What's the proper speed to move the ski when using the wax roller to apply wax?" Here's a short video to show you how to do it.

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.

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Mike's race ski tuning services are available at Ski Essentials Killington and Ski Essentials Stowe.