How to Prepare Your Skis, Bindings, Ski Boots and Clothing for Summer

Spring is here, like it or not and that means for most of us its time to hang up our boots and give our skis a rest until next winter. But before you put your ski gear away for summer and wheel out that bike, there are a few things you can do to ensure that your gear is prepped and ready to go for next winter. Then when that first snowfall settles you can be one of the first to be out in line for a chair. Not only that but these steps will ensure that your gear remains in the best condition and doesn't deteriorate, or succumb to rust over the summer.
00:00 Intro
00:21 Skis | Step 1: Clean the bases
01:12 Skis | Step 2: Wax the bases
02:43 Bindings | Step 1: Clean the bindings
02:56 Bindings | Step 2: Grease the bindings
03:44 Bindings | Step 3: Tighten the bindings to the skis
04:28 Bindings | Step 4: Loosen the dins
05:00 Skis & Bindings | Step 5: Store the skis somewhere cool and dry
06:00 Boots | Step 1: Remove & dry the inners
06:21 Boots | Step 2: Tighten all the screws
07:45 Boots | Step 3: Buckle the boots for storage
08:25 Gloves: Use oil or balm
09:00 Outerwear | Step 1: Check whether your outerwear needs washing
09:38 Outerwear | Step 2: Close zips and turn inside out
09:58 Outerwear | Step 3: Follow was directions on product labels
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[@tootallsailor]

This is the saddest part of the ski season.

[@Shtshowtalks]

Nancy or when it rains

[@BrydonMedeiros]

What if your tears keep falling on the base when waxing?

[@brandon520]

put on your goggles

[@StompItTutorials]

@@brandon520 Agree put on goggles then after finishing the wax job ask yourself. What other rad sports can I do where I live? Then you go and try other rad sports like climbing, biking, skateboarding, surfing ;)

[@tootallsailor]

Brydon Medeiros you will end up with a salty waxing mess and by next winter your edges will be a rusty mess

[@ternedo6074]

I find looking at a nice mountain bike or skateboard helps. Sad you can’t ski, but excited you can MTB!

[@nylesstrey3752]

If your screws are undoing themselves over the season then they simply were not installed correctly. Once you tighten the screw after it’s been on the ski that long, all you’ve done is broken the seal on the glue and allowing moisture to now get in easier (not that it’ll happen but it increases the chances). If the screws were tightened fully when the binding was mounted, then tightening them again like he’s doing in the video can also increase the chances of stripping the threads or beginning to strip the threads. I’ve had first hand experience with this issue during Dew tour. An athletes skis were having the screws tightened after the fact and it was causing his bindings to pull out of the ski left and right. DO NOT tighten your screws after the fact of mounting. If you feel it’s necessary, take the bindings fully off, re apply glue and screw then back in tightly like you normally would.

[@richardmaroun2117]

Thank you, nobody else had mentioned this serious error

[@IslandGirl822]

Great video! Things everyone with equipment needs to do but no one ever talks about.

[@dobbatron]

Hey Jens, thanks for another awesome season full of content and inspiration...def helped bring my ski game up this season in spite of everything. Stay safe and looking forward to the next one :)

[@StompItTutorials]

Thank you very much and I am looking forward to it too! But first some summer fun :)

[@donmac5124]

I was told by shops to not touch the DIN setting when storing for the summer, as the springs will be unaffected. I kind of argued this as Torque Wrenches work the same way, you need to unwind the tension after use.

[@stasysfilmslimited]

Hey Jans, Hey Danny! Thanks for keeping up with relevant content! :) I've missed skiing season 19/20, last night had a dream of skiing, week before had a dream of skiing in Alps.. So definitely coming back for 20/2021. Have a great rest for at least 2 days :). Then let's have great summer, full of fun and other activities. Would be awesome to do via feratta hike, mountain biking, paragliding, motorbikes ride, kayaking. Please share you summer adventures as well! Keep well and the fun! :) :)

[@jilinmeng3355]

Love your videos, always helpful, even during those crazy days.

[@richardlogan1618]

Love you Jens! Hope you're doing well in these times. Thanks for letting me still think about skiing when I'm stuck indoors :/

[@jakejoevenazzo2596]

Richard Logan how is this comment 3 days old when the video was uploaded 18min ago? I think KZbin is on crack again🤣

[@StompItTutorials]

Thanks man :) Yes I am well and trying to use this special time wisely. I try to recover from a very intense winter, get real fit and reflect on where to take stomp it in the future :)

[@StompItTutorials]

@@jakejoevenazzo2596 I had uploaded the video days ago but as "unlisted" meaning its kind of private but anyone with a link can watch it. But I never shared that link with anyone so I too am curious how Richard managed to watch it.

[@StompItTutorials]

Btw how did you manage to watch this video days before I made it public?

[@richardlogan1618]

@@StompItTutorials I was confused too - just went on your channel the other day and saw there was this new video with 4 views - but did notice it said unlisted when I watched it.

[@pixrainbow]

Glad you're ok Jens. Please keep posting videos, they are always informative and uplifting for me, and I'm sure for many others too.

[@papapablo9431]

Soon I will have to prepare my skies for a new season. I can't wait!

[@buzz2978]

Great video on gear care. I'm just starting to offer tune ups, waxing, and base repairs in my area...this is a great recap for getting my clients stuff prepped for the summer...would love some more detailed tutorials about gear maintenance, maybe how to switch out bindings etc...awesome content!

[@greytroop9272]

Definitely never thought about some of the things you did in this video for end of season. We will apply this to our gear. Looking forward to seeing more videos in the future. Stay safe in these crazy times we're living in

[@StompItTutorials]

I am pleased you learned something :)

[@silverchannel8582]

Had the pleasure of meeting you guys in Engelberg this year; realy like your video’s ! Kind regards from the Netherlands. Onno.

[@StompItTutorials]

It was nice to meet you at the base station too! :)

[@rmsmith2396]

I haven't had the privilege of meeting you, but I also enjoy your videos.

[@ututat7326]

See ya next season!

[@hughgwski]

This is a great video, so helpful! So depressing when it’s the end of the season

[@benjaminroth]

I’ll make sure to be skiing with you again next season!

[@StompItTutorials]

You better! :)

[@mimbo353]

We need more videos !!!

[@atadams77]

Very good video. what type of ski bench vices are you using?

[@MegaSkiman]

Thanks Jens. Love your videos. Do you keep your bindings open or closed for storage? I've heard that LOOK bindings should be stored in the closed position as there's less tension.

[@joshuadench2055]

great videos as always :) i already use Nikwax on my camping gear but product links in your video description would be helpful. what gloves and glove wax do you have? happy skiing

[@thelegendaryseal1234]

Can you please review the dope snow yeti jacket?

[@erikmartin8621]

Hi, i love your videos!! Could you tell me what kind of ski racks are those you use? Thank you so much

[@camiloauersperg-breunner2821]

thank you for the video. some people do the edges also. do you work on them when getting them ready for the season in autumn?

[@aldod8167]

This is great, thanks! I worried about storing my boots in the loft as I was worried about temperature and dampness. I've left them in the bag with a bunch of silica gel packets. Is this ok?

[@hudsonquay]

I'm getting ready to get my stuff out of storage (NZ). Hope Covid-19 cases continue to fall and ski fields are open this winter. It sure is going to be a lot quieter in Queenstown for a while, good for the slopes but not good for the economy and general buzz of the place.

[@StompItTutorials]

Yea I´ve heard the rumours from NZ. I hope they open and that your economy will be ok. I made a thought experiment on what todo if these lockdowns would have happened in December in Europe. It would have been soo rough and Stomp It would have suffered immensely. But the show would go on somehow.

[@swellgibson5466]

FYI leaving springs under tension does not wear them out, its the act of compressing and releasing that does, e.g. loosening your binding DINs and re-tightening them between seasons will wear them out quicker!

[@StompItTutorials]

So you say. Do you got some resource suggesting that and why that might be the case?

[@mathewallen555]

Great video as always!! You mentioned how to wax skis video.. do you have that link?

[@bennettzug]

hey, idk when you'll be back, but i have an idea for when you are. i was watching the "first time on slalom skis" video and was wondering if you could do a similar concept but using the standard, beginner, rental skis at the resort

[@Dunaaaaa]

I translated the title and description of your video into Russian. Soon I will finish the subtitles in Russian (already done half). I will be glad if you use them :)

[@StompItTutorials]

I will absolutely use them and thank you so much :) Send a message when its done so I can activate the subtitle :) [e-mail]

[@Dunaaaaa]

​@@StompItTutorials Subtitles are ready! Thank you for what you are doing. You help not only to progress in skiing, but also in knowledge of English :)

[@Thisisseriouspeople]

And do you know what? Buckles do actually fall off if you don’t check the screws periodically. And it’s never convenient to find replacements. Great tips Jens!!

[@myth24715]

Probably only necessary if skis are stored near salt air and have rust-prone edges, but it might help to rub the edges with the same soft wax after tuning the edges but before waxing as Jens demonstrated.

[@leksozumbadze7827]

Bonsoir et merci beaucoup pour cette super vidéo. j'ai une paire de ski ATOMIC BENT CHATLER 100 2020 et je voudrais savoir à quelle degré je dois affûté les carres et du cote chant . Merci beaucoup à l'avance.

[@evertvanheeringen]

Hi Jens, what kind of ski stands do you use for the cleaning and waxing? KR Evert

[@esgee3829]

Have you done proper tuning work with those orange stands - mrgrippy? Any limitations? Could of course just diy with 2x4/6 and old bike tube but trying to consider value. Thx.

[@dobbatron]

Quick q - you're using whatever leftover wax for winter protection - when the next season comes round do you just scrape/brush this and use it as your base wax or scrape and then re-wax with base wax?

[@provlder]

When the next season comes round do you just scrape/brush this and use it as your base wax or scrape and then re-wax with base wax?

[@beamerkev]

Hey Jens Can I also use allround wax to prepare my skis for summer or does it have to be a wax for warmer temperatures?

[@MC-tm2uy]

When you loosen the DIN, do you just set it to the lowest DIN value or completely remove the screws? Thank you

[@indiavandoornen4222]

How do you like the bent Chetler 100 vs 120? And is the downhill performance of the shift binding comparable to alpine bindings?

[@camdenkrumal]

is there any way to practice skiing during summer?

[@dusklk]

Hi Jens. You might not respond since this is a late comment, but I recently bought a pair of Armada ARV 96’s. I love them with all my heart. I was wondering how I should store them so that the ends don’t start to flex, or just any advice on how to store them? Currently I have them leaning against a wall.

[@stepheng2074]

Heyyyy I just bought the same skis

[@emiljonsson8989]

So this video is awesome - however I would like to suggest a (maybe) even more important video: how to prepare your skis, bindings, ski boots and clothing for WINTER! ;)

[@emiljonsson8989]

Adding to my comment: Video suggested assuming that the things made in this video was done before summer :)

[@heathkelso1950]

I just dislocated my shoulder before the whole corona virus shut down and I was wondering if you ever dislocated it how did it effect your skiing

[@zitong_]

Hey Jens, I just got a pair of Bent Chetler 100s for next season, and I was wondering where I should mount it, as there are a lot of mounting points on that ski. I ski about 60% groomers/on piste in general and 40% powder, and occasionally go to the park. Appreciate your input!

[@StompItTutorials]

Hey Master! That's rad. I got a few pairs and tried a few different mounting positions. For my main pair that I ride 90% park with I ride with minus 2cm from true center (ignore the numbers on the ski) and for more mountain Ive skied -4 from true center which I think you might enjoy as well :)

[@zitong_]

@@StompItTutorials Thanks!

[@dyland4902]

You should do a video where you wear super baggy like 4xl pants and jacket

[@c3ecl1]

You forgot one essential component of ski maintenance - BEER. I would think at least 6 beers to do all that work.

[@cristianulmeanu3702]

Can you recommend something similar to bent chetler 100 that is shorter than 160 (160 max). Because i am around 165 and i feel like the bent chetler shortest size is a little too much for me. I was thinking of the kids version but i feel like isn’t the same as the 100 version. Is there any alternatives (all around skis ok for piste/off-piste/park)? Thanks

[@devingravelle2195]

What kind a Bicycle Grease use look like or something else for use Bindings?

[@emilferent23]

I would add a small spray of a water displacer (WD40) on all things metal, after the greasing; this to avoid corrosion on any exposed metal over the storage period. And, of course, looking forward for the new season's videos! :)

[@mvdv6049]

Are you going to buy the bent chetler 100 2021

[@sebleoy2557]

Marker Duke PT vs shift

[@kokibr91]

Should the bindings be in ski position, boot closed? Specifically Shift bindings.

[@takiman1]

Körde minkolja eller vad det heter en bra period (tills burkarna tog slut) men nu enbart Hestra läderbalsam till mina handskar.

[@that.happend5984]

What kind of skis do you have

[@remco9501]

maybe it is sick to make a discord server where people easy can ask for tips or something like that and it is nice that you can chat wwith the whole community you can ask also tips an other people in the discord and can share the vids agree or not,???

[@activeandblind5701]

Was reading online that the new recommendation is to NOT adjust the DIN setting on modern bindings nowadays, that was a good practice with older gear, but not necessary with new binding tech.

[@StompItTutorials]

Great feedback and if that is the case I apologise for the information but for me to change I need more proof of this. Do you have a link you could share?

[@activeandblind5701]

Stomp It Tutorials no need to apologize, I was in the habit of doing that myself. Two places to look are christysports.com/theridgereport/how-to-properly-store-skis-and-snowboards-during-the-off-season/ and www.coloradoski.com/blog/how-store-your-ski-equipment-summer. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of the advice is coming from the idea that binding makers don’t want people who don’t know what they are doing adjusting their bindings, and less about wear and tear.

[@realdealneal14]

Have also heard about this, ie, no need to adjust the DIN for the off season these days. Thanks for the other great tips and quality content as usual Stomp It!

[@jimreece7615]

Active and Blind the guidance referred to does not align with the instruction manual which came with my bindings : no mention of binding function test each year. What authority are the authors of these blogs you mention?

[@rounaks6519]

Hiya, When you're cleaning your skis, what's that grippy stool like thing your skis are resting on? Whats the brand/product called? Also, do they stack on top of each other for easy storage? Thanks

[@eliasundal6937]

Rounak Shastri, Hi there! They are called Mr. Grippy. They are from a Norwegian website called happynorwegian.no. I am sure that you could get a hold of these elsewhere. They are pretty neat

[@eliasundal6937]

And yes! They are very easy to storage and does stack. Multiple uses for different types of skis and even boards. Contact me if you need some translation from norwegian or anything

[@rounaks6519]

@@eliasundal6937 Thanks :)

[@StompItTutorials]

I see you got help already. It is a very handy product I must say.

[@mikeeverett3254]

Quick update: I found them on Amazon here in the US and they were quite affordable, as far as ski vices go. They sell the little storage thing, Ms. Tidy separately, too. You rock, Jens!

[@andreasloo5022]

Any tips to get rid of the smell from boots and back protector? ^^

[@roryedwards2811]

put them in the freezer for 48hrs, that kills the odor creating bacteria

[@Pat_20]

I’m getting new skis do you have any suggestions on what I should get

[@Pat_20]

Dylan mostly Park and some Powder

[@gabrorasta]

Hi Hello I would like a tip on the length of the Ben Chetler 100 I'm 173 tall Thank you

[@rwavez]

I personally dont like the ski(If you look for a good all mountain / park ski go for the k2 poachers that will come out this season), but go for 164 if you ski park a lot and If not go for 172 unless you are into short turns and mogul skiing

[@metti_2t]

It is interesting to watch that you reduce the DIN settings, and tighten the bindings screws to the skis, and also move the back of the binding while doing so. Do you have the bindings ASTM tested before you use it next time in the Winter to make sure that the bindings are still functioning properly ?

[@StompItTutorials]

I set up the bindings myself. It is rather easy to set the bindings up yourself but do so with care! Your knees need you to do this well!

[@richardmaroun2117]

I wouldn’t recommend tightening the screws unless they’re already loose enough to turn with your fingers because there is a waterproof glue down there and turning it after it dries will break the seal. Adjusting the DIN setting will be fine though

[@bryansipe5377]

Would it be a bad idea to leave them in a roof box on top of your van during the sumer?

[@dobbatron]

Bryan Sipe yes, it's basically an oven.

[@StompItTutorials]

Probably a bad idea to have the skis go from cold"ish" to super hot during the day.

[@alrikboe8165]

10th!!!

[@reinbowed]

Hello, I’m 14 years old and live on the Coastline. Im confident enough to start learning to surf but first I need a board. I’m 125 pounds and 5’10”. The beach’s around me are roughly about 5 less than 6 feet tall and the water is about 6/7 feet deep. I want this to be my go-to board. Any help or suggestions on what board I should get?

[@karpiarzcringe]

I already started watching skiing tutorials some one else too?

[@MrGunna94]

I thought the binding had to be in the position like there is a boot inside. Otherwise a spring is under tension.

[@StompItTutorials]

I'm not sure about this can anyone else shine more light on this? If you unscrew the DIN´s there will be almost no tension on the spring anyhow.

[@richardmaroun2117]

Stomp It Tutorials the tension builds up once you click the boot in, so pushing it down into the position when a boot is in actually increases the tension instead of releasing it

[@SviatoslavRimdenok]

Many service men recommend remove wax from edges. The reason: if there's moisture inside the ski, the edges will become rusty over the summer.

[@anassorbestiak]

Yes I do this process after 2 weeks of drying, leaving the skis there to dry before putting them away

[@NathanH172]

What if I have year round skiing?

[@dobbatron]

SKYHAWK then clean, tune, wax, check fittings at regular intervals all yr round.

[@jorsh4934]

I dunno man that one can of balm looks like a massive thing of Snus.

[@StompItTutorials]

Yum

[@Lonewolfotherworld]

I refuse to admit defeat- there’s still a chance the Global Pandemic can end in time for one final snowstorm and both my injured shoulders make a miracle repair and my wife thinks it’s cool. That last one has the lowest chance of success

[@StompItTutorials]

That's the attitude Chris!

[@roryedwards2811]

Haha I will cross my fingers for you Chris!

[@luiscolon446]

The cuddly viscose internationally wink because wrinkle happily count but a warlike pillow. threatening, didactic fold