Back to skiing. Hopefully this thread doesn't get hijacked by the Aryan nation. Where and how do the readership store their skis for the summer? I had to do repairs to my brand new AC-40s' base with the thin cover at Snowshoe. They're in my second bedroom closet, each in its own cover, resting against the wall. What do the rest of you do?

Put and leave a thin coat of wax on your edges.

Although your bedroom closet probably is not too moist, you could still get some rust. The wax will prevent that....

Same drill for me. I don't do any prep work/waxing, I just make sure they're dry.

I've heard that skis may lose some of their camber(?) if they're not stored hanging from pegs. Any gear geeks want to comment on that, or is it another myth busted by the Myth Busters?

I probably should prepare a bit better wrt ski storage, but frankly, it's down there on my list of priorities.

1. Clean the bases
2. Sharpen the edges
3. Apply a thick coat of wax (including a coat on the edges, this will prevent the bases from drying out.
4. Turn down the DIN on the bindings and lubricate
5. Store upright
6. Do not lock the brakes together (let the ski camber naturally)
7. Make sure they are in a cool dry place (no attic's!!!!)
8. Scrape down in the fall, and don't forget to reset your DIN's.

I follow Ullr's procedure except for steps 4 and 8. I store my skis side by side, vertical, up against the wall.

Don't put them in a bag, it can enhance any potential moisture problems.

A good ski should not de-camber when stored under no load. I don't think any special arrangements are needed as long as the ski is not loaded in any way.

Good point. I did forget to mention that My ski's are never stored in a ski bag (winter or summer).

I know the whole turn down the DIN is probably not needed with today's new bindings, but I do not have enough smarts to know why.

I store my skis hangin from pegs.
What I have always heard is that stored skies should not be in contact with concret because they could absorb moisture. Do not lie them down on concret such as a garage or basement floor; do not stand them with the tails on concret.
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