Burton Clash, detuning edges?

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Got a brand new burton clash and was wondering about the edges. Are they already detuned, or do I have to do it myself? If I have to do it myself then do I absolutely have to get a gummy stone thing or can I use another easier to get tool? Thanks. Ohhh! One more thing. I was just waxing my board cause I heard that a fresh board has a cheap crappy wax that'll only last for about one run. Anyways, I have a metal scraper and by accident I scratched my board (like two inch scratch). Will it affect my riding, and even if it doesn't is there a way to fix it? Like I saw a base repair wax at my local sport mart. What does that do and how do I use it? That's all thanks so so so much in advance.

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redstapler52 · Accepted Answer

If you just want to detune the tip and tail, you can use a knife steel(your parents probably have one), a sharpening stone, a tree, the sidewalk, anything that will dull it. Check out how sharp your edge is under your bindings then compare it to the tip and tail, however far toward the center you want to detune them, if it isn't as sharp ride it before you detune them. A gummy stone is about $10 and any ski shop should have one.

Burton Clash, detuning edges?

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