Your skis need to be serviced by a fully qualified ski technician who can produce that same factory finish using hi-tech machinery. Check out our list of servicing and prices.
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Workshop
Ski & snowboard servicing
Skis and snowboards are constructed using advanced processes with hi-tech materials to produce optimum on-snow performance. General use will damage the bases, dull edges and remove wax from the bases leaving the skis running a little slow, harder to manoeuvre and edges that don’t bite/grip.
Servicing
It’s super important to keep your ski bases and edges in top condition for optimum performance.
Platinum Service
From
$85*
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Base grind
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P-tex gouges
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Edge sharpen
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Edge polish
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Hi-Spec Structure Base
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Base polish
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Infrared wax
For the ultimate high-performance tune.
*Price varies depending on amount of base damage.
*Price varies depending on amount of base damage.
Gold Service
From
$75*
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Base grind
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P-tex gouges
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Edge sharpen
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Edge polish
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Structure Base
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Hot Wax
Make your skis new again.
*Price varies depending on amount of base damage.
*Price varies depending on amount of base damage.
Silver Service
$50
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Base grind
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Edge sharpen
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Hot wax
Just a tickle up. Best saved for kids' gear and older planks. (Includes p-tex on skis 140cm and under)
Wax
Keeping your ski bases saturated with wax helps with glide and ease of turns.
Infrared Wax
$40
For a wax that lasts longer and offers maximum glide. An Infrared wax fully saturates the base. We use technology that is tried and tested in the race world.
Iron Hot Wax
$25
The good old fashion way: You can’t beat an Iron hot wax for longevity. An iron hot wax opens up the base pours so the wax lasts longer giving a better glide for longer.
Major Repairs
When the sharks bite it’s time to get the big tools out. Contact us for a quote if your planks have suffered major damage.
Base Patch or Edge Repair
From
$40
For serious damage: Straighten or cut and replace damaged edge and/or cut out damaged base material and resin in new patch.
Delamination Repair
From
$20
For when things fall apart: Using epoxy resin to glue your planks back together and make them water tight.
Topsheet Repairs
From
$10
We can repair damage to your ski or board topsheet using epoxy resin. This will prevent further damage and protect your equipment from snow/water.
Extras
All the extras we offer, from ski binding mounts to climbing skin trimming.
Ski Binding Mount
$80
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Free if you buy skis + bindings package from Gnomes
Have our qualified ski technicians professional mount your ski binding (or re-mount including plugging old holes). If we do not have jig in stock add extra $10 to the price.
Climbing Skins Cut & Trim
$40
We can cut & trim your ski climbing skins precisely for maximum grip while just exposing the edges for added security when you really need it.
Binding Check
$10
Set your bindings up prfessionally with a calculated DIN setting, forward pressure and toe height adjustment. We will check AFD plates and any wear on boots.
LET'S TALK TECH
If you have any questions regarding ski servicing, feel free to contact us for expert advice. Please call us on 03 318 8433 or email us.
Base Structure
Base structure makes a ski glide faster, in turn improving control. Ski and snowboard base structure reduces suction/drag by breaking up and displacing the layer of water between the base and snow.
As the base passes across the snow, heat is created by the friction. The heat, in turn, melts the snow causing a layer of water. A small layer is needed to enable the ski to glide, but too much water (which is often the case in New Zealand temps) can create too much drag and reduce the skis speed.
At Gnomes, we have new, hi-tech machinery capable of producing World Cup level structure and workshop technicians with years of experience and knowledge.
We can produce many types of structures even though we have a general recipe that works for a broad spectrum of snow types. If you need something specific for your race skis, please ask.
Infrared Waxing
New for Gnomes this coming season, we are now offering infrared waxing for high-performance glide properties and a longer lasting wax.
The Montana Race Waxer is a machine that has been tried and tested in the ski race world and meets the needs of high-end skiers. The machine has two Infrared heat lamps that pass up and down the length of the ski or snowboard multiple times to penetrate the wax deep into the bases.
Simply, it offers better/deeper penetration of wax into the ski/board base. This full saturation of wax adds increased glide for a longer period. It also protects the base from abrasion from friction caused by rough snow crystals and snow contaminants.
have any questions?
If you have any questions regarding ski servicing, feel free to contact us for expert advice. Please call us on 03 318 8433 or email us.