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29/08/10 - Ski Bartlett and AMC Presents - Freestyle Ski Film Premiere
Ski Film Movie Trailers 2010-11
Ski Test Reviews 2010-11
How to - Servicing and tuning skis and snowboards
Posted 29/08/10
Ski Bartlett and AMC Presents - Freestyle Ski Film Movie Premiere
28th October 2010 - The Clapham Grand, London
17.30 - 20.30
An amazing night of films, freebies, (famous people) and loads of fun!
Ski Bartlett and AMC are co-hosting the ski movie film premier of the year.
Incorporating the following epic ski films for 2010 -
- Level 1's - 'Eye Trip'
- Poor Boyz Production's - 'Revolver'
- Unity's - 'The Daily Grind'
- Awone Films - 'Untitled'
- Aestivation Productions - 'Motivation'
- And who knows what else we may surprise you with...
So what else have we got lined up for you -
- Over £1500 worth of goodies to throw out to the crowds from a range of sponsors like Skull Candy, Storm Ski's, Extreme TV, Full Tilt, K2 Skis and the list keeps growing!!
- Every entry into the event gets entered into a huge raffle to win even more great prizes!
- If you didn't win enough, then your wrist band also entitles you to -10% discount at Ski Bartlett - online and in store. Just quote FILM PREMIERE and quote the number on your wrist band.
- A mini-trade show - We'll be there of course as well as UK Tall Tee's, AMC Development and many others. There'll be one time discounts available on a range of clothing, ski's, DVD's etc.
- This year we have some VIP guests in attendance . . more will be disclosed closer to the time so keep checking back !!
- A charity auction on the night during the interval to raise funds for vital causes. The items to bid on will be put up online for you to view prior to the event!
Last years event went down with huge success. With the likes of Colby West, John Spriggs, TJ Schiller, Phil Casabon, James 'Woodsy' Woods, Paddy Graham and many others attending, who wouldn't want to be there this year!!
For those of you who missed last years event it's held on the 28th October (the night before the LG FREEZE event) in the Clapham Grand, London. But this year it's going to be even bigger and better.
 Don't miss out, buy your tickets now
For more information check out the Film Premier Official Facebook page
 Check out the Film Trailers
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Ski Film Movie Trailers 2010-11
Level 1 - 'Eye Trip' - Ski Movie Film Trailer
Poor Boyz Productions - 'Revolver' - Ski Movie Film Trailer
Unity Productions - "The Daily Grind" - Ski Movie Film Trailer
Aestivation Entertainment - 'Motivation' - Ski Movie Film Trailer
Awone Films - 'Untitled' - Ski Movie Film Trailer
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Ski Test Reviews 2010-11
Choosing the correct ski, for how and where you ski, can sometimes be a daunting prospect!
Don't worry we'd have the same problems too....if we weren't lucky enough to be able to test all our skis before we make our buying choices!
Every year we take a number of staff out to the Alps, to test every ski that we're considering to put into our ski range. Each ski gets tested on the appropriate slopes and in the relevant skiing styles for that ski, whether it's off-piste powder, freestyle kickers, or snow plough turns.
From this test we put together a range that provides you with maximum, but appropriate choices of skis. Testing each and every ski means that we can provide you with an insight into which skis will perform correctly for the type of skiing you enjoy.
We've got the biggest range of skis in the UK, but we've also got the staff skiing experience to back it up! Our staff consist of racers, coaches, freestyle skiers, freeride off piste skiers, ski instructors and of course family skiers.
Whichever type of skiing you enjoy doing, we're here to help and advise you in making the correct buying decisions.
Our shop staff are also part of the official Fall-Line Magazine test team. Check out the latest Fall-Line Buyers Guide for some of our reviews.
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How To - Ski Servicing and Tuning
Just starting to service your skis, or just want to make sure you're tuning them correctly?
 Do you hate skidding on ice and hard snow? Do you get left behind in sticky slush?This is the one time when the excuse, ‘it’s because of my skis or board’, could actually be true!!!!!
If you want to perform better on those state of the art skis or board, then you have two options: either take them to a reputable servicing workshop and pay to get them serviced, or you could save some of your lovely hard earned wages and do it yourself. Unlike popular belief, servicing for recreational boarders and skiers is easy when you know how and doesn’t need to take too long or cost too much money.
If you’ve always wondered what the art of servicing skis and boards is all about, or wanted to know how to do it, and why you should, then keep reading and hopefully we’ll be able to help.
If your skis or board haven’t been serviced before and they’ve had a lot of use, you might need to get them professionally serviced before starting to work on them yourself, then you’ll find them much easier to service.
WHY should you service your snowboards and skis?
The two most important things to help your boards and skis perform are to keep the edges sharp and the bases waxed. This allows your boards and skis to grip and turn better and also helps them slide well.
HOW? Please click on the links below to find out:
Ski Edge Sharpening
How To - Ski Edge Sharpening
How do I sharpen my edges?
The first step is to clamp the ski or snowboard in a vice, with the base facing away from you and the edge you are about to work on facing upwards. With a file in an appropriate holder, sharpen the edge working from one end of the ski to the other. Use short strokes and then gradually lengthen them as you do another pass down the ski, until the last pass when you finish with one long stroke from one end of the ski to the other. Now turn over the ski, so the base is still facing away from you, but you can now work on the other edge. Repeat the steps above in exactly the same way. It doesn’t matter if you are working from tip to tail, or tail to tip, the edges will still get sharp whichever way!
How hard should I press with the file?
Let the file do the work! Don’t press too hard or you’ll create burs and have more chance of slipping off the edge.
How much should I sharpen the edges and how will I know when they are sharp?
One trick is to draw along the side of the edge that you are about to work on with a permanent marker. Sharpen the edge and once all the black has disappeared they should be sharp enough. If you gently run the back of your fingers across the edge at 45 degrees, you can normally feel whether they are sharp or still rounded.
I’ve been told there’s lots of different edge angles, how do I know which one to choose?
There are many different edge angles available, however most non-racers use either 89 or 90. Any sharper angle will need a lot more skill and angulation of the ski to be able to control it.
Do I need to sharpen them completely from end to end?
Always sharpen the whole length of the edge, otherwise you’ll be left with no edge at the middle of the ski and loads at either end. If you prefer them not so sharp at the tip and tail then they can easily be blunted off.
I’ve heard you have to blunt off the tip and tail, is this true and if so how much?
This is called ‘de-tuning’, blunting the tip and tail of the ski. The amount depends on the type of ski or board and the ability of the skier. The newer shaped skis don’t need as much de-tuning as the older straight skis. Carving/shaped skis perform so well, because it is easier to get the whole edge in contact with the snow. If you blunt them too much you’ll only use the centre of the ski, reducing how much it grips. A lower level skier on the other hand would much rather rotate and skid their skis to keep control without their edges catching, so they would normally have their skis blunted off more. To de-tune the edges use a gummi stone, a semi-abrasive rubber block, and run it along the edge fairly firmly at 45 degrees, the edge should feel more rounded. Most carve skis would be blunted off approximately 4”-6” or less at either end, straighter skis would be blunted approximately 6”-10” at either end, on both edges.
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How To - Servicing Ski Bases and Waxing Skis
Ski Servicing Tips and How to service skis will be updated regularly - keep checking back for helpful how to ski service hints and tips...
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