Getting back up and base scratch question

[CathyG]

How do you get back up after you fall with no poles? Skis were a pain to get back up in even with poles. Does the shorter length enable you to get back on your feet faster? Also the base of my skiboards have a couple of scratches. They don't go down to the core but catch a finger nail. One is more like a gouge. Will these have a big impact on performance or are they not a big deal. I can get them stone ground for about $40 to even out the base and get rid of the light scratches. It's $5 an inch for the deeper stuff so about $10-$15 to get them fixed on top of the stone grind. For the same cost I can buy a lift ticket.:D Is it worth getting them fixed. I really don't have much money to toss around for this kind of stuff.

[Manlenium]

Use your arms....:p

If i am on my back, I usually flip into pushup position and get up with a push up.

Unless the gouge is effecting riding directly, or extremly deep. I would not bother.

Can you post a pic of this gouge??

[kirk]

I never liked the idea of base grinding. I did it once, but they come out really rough, so you have to end up waxing the hell out of them to end up seeing any improvement. I use PTex on REALLY deep stuff just to cover the core, but other than that, stratches won't affect you that much, especially if you wax regularly.

[bee]

If you have them p-texed (if necessary), and waxed they should be fine.

Also when it comes to grinding bases perhaps the reason why people are nervous about it is because it depends on the machine and the person operating it. Results can vary.

The only problem with p-tex is it sometimes pops out of the groove and needs to be re-done. It is considered temporary, though it usually lasts a long time.

How many times can you get the bases ground to remove damage before the edges are 2 thin?


I find skiboards easier to stand up on, because it is easier to position them properly since they are lighter and shorter. Though I never tried doing a push up like mentioned above. I just put them perpendicular to slope with them below me. Then just push off with my hands into a crouched position.
Actually that is the same way I used to stand up with skis.

But yeah post a picture if you are concerned about the grooves