SKIS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these skis tutorials to learn all about skis with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Hot wax skis in under 15 minutes, Apply hard wax to cross-country skis, and Apply soft wax to cross-country skis.

You'll also find several great outdoor recreation tutorials in the Outdoor Recreation category.

How to hot wax skis in under 15 minutes

Hot wax skis in under 15 minutes

This is a tutorial on quick waxing your skis. Remove grip wax with putty knife. Go down both edges of the tracking groove. The classic wax ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to apply hard wax to cross-country skis

Apply hard wax to cross-country skis

NordicSkiSource.com owner, Doug McSpadden, instructs how to apply a hard wax to your cross country skis. Great informational video for the ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to apply soft wax to cross-country skis

Apply soft wax to cross-country skis

NordicSkiSource.com owner, Doug McSpadden, shares his expertise on how to apply soft wax to your skis. A great informational video for ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to scrape soft wax on cross-country skis

Scrape soft wax on cross-country skis

NordicSkiSource.com owner, Doug McSpadden presents this informational video on basic scraping techniques for soft waxes on your cross ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to learn basic brushing techniques for cross country skis

Learn basic brushing techniques for cross country skis

NordicSkiSource.com owner, Doug McSpadden shows proper techniques for ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to wax your alpine skis

Wax your alpine skis

This video tech tip shows you how to wax, scrape and brush your skis in order to condition the base and achieve proper ski speed.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 818

How to glide hot wax skis and snowboards

Glide hot wax skis and snowboards

REI mastertech demonstrates how to apply hot wax to your skis or snowboard. This is important to do many times a season to keep your ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to carve turns on shaped skis

Carve turns on shaped skis

This tech tip shows you some simple drills for learning how to carve turns on a new pair of shaped skis.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to tune your alpine skis

Tune your alpine skis

This video tech tip shows you how to sharpen the side and base edges of your skis in order to achieve optimal ski tuning.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to purchase new alpine skis

Purchase new alpine skis

This video tech tip explains how to identify newer "shaped" skis to help you make a more informed decision on your next alpine ski purchase ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to understand shaped skis

Understand shaped skis

This video walks you through the key factors in shaped ski construction and shows the difference between skis out on the mountain.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to wax your cross-country skis

Wax your cross-country skis

REI master technician demonstrates how to apply kick wax (wax for grip) to the base of your cross-country skis (nordic skis).

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Curated 1 year ago by undrH2O | Comments 0
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How to wax your skis

Wax your skis

Watch this series of videos and let Ted Walsh show you how to wax your skis, so that when you hit the slopes, you'll fly past your friends!

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Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 0
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How to bust a 900 on skis with Tanner Hall in a pipe

Bust a 900 on skis with Tanner Hall in a pipe

When you're skiing in a quarter pipe you want to watch your landing ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How to take off your telemark skins when in backcountry

Take off your telemark skins when in backcountry

The Outdoor Bum shows you how to remove your skins without removing ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to practice basic cross-country ski care

Practice basic cross-country ski care

NordicSkiSource.com owner Doug McSpadden illustrates basic practices for caring for your XC skis. The more wax you have the faster your skis ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to cross wake on water skis

Cross wake on water skis

Learning to cross the boat wake on water skis can be difficult and scary but is also very fun. Learn how to cross the wake on water skis in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to stand up on water skis

Stand up on water skis

Getting up on the water on water skis is difficult for first timers but can be very rewarding. Learn how to get up on water skis for the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to choose your skis

Choose your skis

Explains the basic features of various types of skis on the market, so you get a better idea of which skis would be best for your needs.

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Curated 1 year ago by undrH2O | Comments 0
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How to create a T-slot snow anchor with skis

Create a T-slot snow anchor with skis

Every ski tourer that wanders on a glacier should watch this video. The basic procedure for building a snow anchor to perform crevasse ...more

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Turbo Turkey - Cook the Damn Bird Above the Camshaft

So, I suppose we're going both redneck and Thanksgiving turkey twice today (Redneck Slingshot Chick + Extreme Thanksgiving Recipes). Something about home for the holidays inspires... and this is ...

Deeply Trusting Female Volunteers Bod to Redneck Science: First Human Slingshot

Well, maybe these folks aren't redneck. That is a pretty nice house, and that slingshot doesn't look too jery rigged. But the idea of a human slingshot is certainly redneck (and lotsa fun). Previously ...

Cook a Bikini-d Bird with Mashed Potato Volcanoes

Extreme Holiday Ideas has posted several fun Thanksgiving projects this season. Check out some of my favorites: 90 Minute Turkey (That's right, roast and thaw in just 90 minutes): Extreme Pumpkin Pie ...

Superhero Mountain Climbing Car

I'm not sure about the who, what, where, when or how...but man, this mountain climbing car is cool. More car customizations/mods: (HowTo).

Stunningly Slooooowwww Card Flourishes

Dimitri Arleri delivers a set of jaw-dropping card flourishes, performed at a slow pace to "an unidentified piece of ambient opera." Magicians, get ready to be inspired. Hint- the best ...

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