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The "End of Season" Mistake Most people finish their last run in April, throw their wet skis in the bag, and put them in the garage. By December, the edges are orange with rust and the bases are as dry as bone. : Japanese humidity (especially in spring) is the enemy of your gear. At JapanSnowWatch, we want your gear to last 10 years, not 2. Here is the "Storage Ritual." --- 1. The Deep Clean Rinse: Use fresh water to rinse off any road salt (if you used a roof rack) or spring dirt. Salt will eat your bindings overnight. Dry: This is the most important step. Use a towel to dry the edges perfectly. Then, let them sit in a dry room for 24 hours. Never store gear in a zipped bag while wet.
2. The "Storage Wax" (The Secret) The Technique: Apply a thick layer of all-temperature hot wax to the bases. Do not scrape it off. Why? This "sealed" base prevents the plastic from oxidizing and drying out. It also protects the edges from moisture in the air. Next winter, you just scrape the wax off and you’re ready to go. 3. Binding Tension The Hack: Turn your DIN settings (the release tension) down to the lowest number. Why? This relaxes the springs inside the bindings.
If they stay compressed at a high setting for 8 months, the spring can lose its accuracy. Just remember to write your original setting on a piece of tape so you don't forget it in December! 4. The Location Avoid: Garages, attics, or under the house. These places have massive temperature swings and high humidity. Choose: Under your bed or in the back of a closet inside your house. Stable temperature = happy gear. --- Twenty minutes of work now saves you a $100 "Full Tune" in December. Treat your gear like an investment. If you are already dreaming of…