A perfect ski for the frontside hard snow performance serving up super edge grip & control. This ski is quick nimble & extremely responsive for the advanced skiers. Blizzard are a relatively new brand for us with last season being the first season that we stocked their range,   however, having had the chance to get out on them at the ski test they are already a firm favourite of many of the staff & offer some great performing skis that sold really well & gained great feedback from our regular customers.  Although not as well known here in the UK as some other brands, Blizzard have utilized their flip core technology that gives them a great fun feel whilst still offering great edge hold. The X-power 810 offers a width to sit up if there is some new snow on the ground, however it comes into its own when put hard on edge & used to carve up the mountain.  The tip & tail rocker make the skis super easy to handle whilst the IQ system enhances power transmission while reducing vibrations & fatigue... Ski

Specification Geometry: 125mm – 81mm – 108mm Turn Radius:  F: 16m;  M: 20m;  R:16m   for 174cm length Terrain:   All conditions Core
Material:  Wood / Titanium / Carbon. Camber/ Rocker:  Tip & Tail Rocker Technology:   Sandwich Compound Sidewall IQ / Race tip profile / 3 Matrix Bindings:   Blizzard IQ-TP12 CM2  Please Note: Binding colour is different to the bindings shown in image. These skis are supplied with the Black/ White/ Silver colourway bindings. Ski Profile Snow Conditions: All-Conditions Ski Terrain: Piste Skier Level: Advanced, Expert Wow.  This ski felt really solid & offered great edge hold, especially at high speeds.  It felt very powerful & cut through crud & chopped up snow really well.  It has quite a long turning radius & so is ideal if you like putting your ski on edge & putting in long sweeping turns down wide open pistes.  Requires a bit of work to get the best out of it but if you are prepared to ski it hard then it will reward you with a smooth, natural feel that will result in you getting to the bottom with a big grin over your face & time to have a beer while you wait for everyone to make their own, slow, way down! Is this for me? For the advanced to expert skier who is looking for a solid, strong & responsive piste ski for tearing up the hardpack.  This is 81 underfoot & so will cope if cutting between runs, however it is not designed for new snow & will want you to get back on the piste & carving.  A really nice ski to progress onto as you develop your skiing & want to take your performance to the next step.


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Get 20-50 waxes from each brick,  a must for any home board tech. This formula is what Blue Bird use in all the Pro-Model waxes. Bluebird Wax is used by the best snowboarders on the planet.  Bluebird Wax is formulated to our teams specs to be much harder & stay on much longer than the competitions wax. Bluebird Wax is the fastest, longest lasting, hardest, best smelling wax known to man.  

Specification Scrape when wax is still warm   Approx. 1lb / 450 grams.

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A quality universal snowboard & ski wax for all temperatures. The  Blue Bird  Universal wax comes in two blocks in the box. Set your iron to 120 degrees & iron in for smoother riding. This universal wax is harder than the competition to last longer. As a result dont leave as long to scrape off or you will need arms like Popeye! Contents: 2 blocks of wax total weight 147 Grams approx.   ...

The Booster strap is a World Cup proven device to help the rebound of ski boots for smoother entry & exit from turns. It is also useful as a replacement boot strap. The boot fitters here at Edge & Wax also use the Booster Ski Strap to assist in some boot fits, where a customer may have issues with dorsiflexion, where ankle movment is limited. Shin bang can also be countered in a correctly fitted boot with a booster strap. Many will have noticed the strap appearing out of the suit of many athletes, including Bode Miller. The article in question is Booster, an essential accessory for optimising ski boot performance. When used correctly, it guarantees maximum ski boot performance & therefore extraordinary ski control, improving comfort & completely eliminating the empty space between the boot tongue & shin, thus serving a shock-absorber function & aiding the prevention of shin bang & other boot maladies. The Booster Strap is made from high strenght elastomeric webbing with an anti-slip micro-adjustable cam buckle. The elastomer allows flexibility, vibration & shock damping. The cam buckle assures a better fit & more comfort. The Booster Strap elastically fastens together the leg & the ski boot & provides direct ski control so the skis will start turning sooner & and will end the turn faster. The graded elasticity of the product allows skiers to choose the reaction speeds that best suit their technical & physical characteristics & skiing ability.   CHOOSING THE CORRECT BOOSTER SKI STRAP The choice between the different models of The Booster Strap has to be done considering the following parameters:   Weight/ Height The Booster Medium or World Cup fits Heavy/ Tall athletes, Booster Soft fits Light/ Short athletes Aggressiveness Medium or World Cup fits an aggressive skier, Booster Soft fits a quiet skier Disciplines For Tech events it is suggested to ski with Medium or World Cup, for Speed events with the Soft model Stiffness of Boot’s plastics Stiff Boot → Booster Medium or World Cup, Soft → Booster Soft Stiffness of the Ski Stiff Ski → Booster Medium or World Cup, Soft Ski → Booster Soft It should be also considered that it is better to begin with a softer model rather thana stiff one. A softer model has a slower elastic response but makes much easier to feel the advantages of using The Booster Strap. Beginning with a too stiff model may not lead the skier to feel the difference. In addition it has to be considered that there is an overlap between the models & their elastic properties. As an exemple, the properties of an high tensioned Medium model can be equal to those of a low tensioned World Cup model. ...

The Booster strap is a World Cup proven device to help the rebound of ski boots for smoother entry & exit from turns. It is also useful as a replacement boot strap. The boot fitters here at Edge & Wax also use the Booster Ski Strap to assist in some boot fits, where a customer may have issues with dorsiflexion, where ankle movment is limited. Shin bang can also be countered in a correctly fitted boot with a booster strap. Many will have noticed the strap appearing out of the suit of many athletes, including Bode Miller. The article in question is Booster, an essential accessory for optimising ski boot performance. When used correctly, it guarantees maximum ski boot performance & therefore extraordinary ski control, improving comfort & completely eliminating the empty space between the boot tongue & shin, thus serving a shock-absorber function & aiding the prevention of shin bang & other boot maladies. The Booster Strap is made from high strenght elastomeric webbing with an anti-slip micro-adjustable cam buckle. The elastomer allows flexibility, vibration & shock damping. The cam buckle assures a better fit & more comfort. The Booster Strap elastically fastens together the leg & the ski boot & provides direct ski control so the skis will start turning sooner & and will end the turn faster. The graded elasticity of the product allows skiers to choose the reaction speeds that best suit their technical & physical characteristics & skiing ability.   CHOOSING THE CORRECT BOOSTER SKI STRAP The choice between the different models of The Booster Strap has to be done considering the following parameters:   Weight/ Height The Booster Medium or World Cup fits Heavy/ Tall athletes, Booster Soft fits Light/ Short athletes Aggressiveness Medium or World Cup fits an aggressive skier, Booster Soft fits a quiet skier Disciplines For Tech events it is suggested to ski with Medium or World Cup, for Speed events with the Soft model Stiffness of Boot’s plastics Stiff Boot → Booster Medium or World Cup, Soft → Booster Soft Stiffness of the Ski Stiff Ski → Booster Medium or World Cup, Soft Ski → Booster Soft It should be also considered that it is better to begin with a softer model rather thana stiff one. A softer model has a slower elastic response but makes much easier to feel the advantages of using The Booster Strap. Beginning with a too stiff model may not lead the skier to feel the difference. In addition it has to be considered that there is an overlap between the models & their elastic properties. As an exemple, the properties of an high tensioned Medium model can be equal to those of a low tensioned World Cup model. ...

The Booster strap is a World Cup proven device to help the rebound of ski boots for smoother entry & exit from turns. It is also useful as a replacement boot strap. The boot fitters here at Edge & Wax also use the Booster Ski Strap to assist in some boot fits, where a customer may have issues with dorsiflexion, where ankle movment is limited. Shin bang can also be countered in a correctly fitted boot with a booster strap. Many will have noticed the strap appearing out of the suit of many athletes, including Bode Miller. The article in question is Booster, an essential accessory for optimising ski boot performance. When used correctly, it guarantees maximum ski boot performance & therefore extraordinary ski control, improving comfort & completely eliminating the empty space between the boot tongue & shin, thus serving a shock-absorber function & aiding the prevention of shin bang & other boot maladies. The Booster Strap is made from high strenght elastomeric webbing with an anti-slip micro-adjustable cam buckle. The elastomer allows flexibility, vibration & shock damping. The cam buckle assures a better fit & more comfort. The Booster Strap elastically fastens together the leg & the ski boot & provides direct ski control so the skis will start turning sooner & and will end the turn faster. The graded elasticity of the product allows skiers to choose the reaction speeds that best suit their technical & physical characteristics & skiing ability.   CHOOSING THE CORRECT BOOSTER SKI STRAP The choice between the different models of The Booster Strap has to be done considering the following parameters:   Weight/ Height The Booster Medium or World Cup fits Heavy/ Tall athletes, Booster Soft fits Light/ Short athletes Aggressiveness Medium or World Cup fits an aggressive skier, Booster Soft fits a quiet skier Disciplines For Tech events it is suggested to ski with Medium or World Cup, for Speed events with the Soft model Stiffness of Boot’s plastics Stiff Boot → Booster Medium or World Cup, Soft → Booster Soft Stiffness of the Ski Stiff Ski → Booster Medium or World Cup, Soft Ski → Booster Soft It should be also considered that it is better to begin with a softer model rather thana stiff one. A softer model has a slower elastic response but makes much easier to feel the advantages of using The Booster Strap. Beginning with a too stiff model may not lead the skier to feel the difference. In addition it has to be considered that there is an overlap between the models & their elastic properties. As an exemple, the properties of an high tensioned Medium model can be equal to those of a low tensioned World Cup model. ...

This course is for those wanting to prepare for employment in a ski/snowboard shop, whether in resort or the UK, in both ski/board technician & boot fitting environments, for maximum versatility. PLEASE NOTE: If you want to attend a specific course from our course diary please contact us BEFORE making payment to check availability :o) We offer this course to give you that initial experience, & lay foundations for you to become a fully competent & much loved ski tech or boot fitter! This course is certificated, & we also hold records of all attendees & offer confirmations to potential employers of your attendance at no additional cost. Day one is our Ski & Snowboard Technician Course, & Day two is our BSBA 101 Ski Boot Fitting Course. This course is certified by the BSBA (British Ski Bootfitting Association) giving you the option to further develop your learning & become a member of the BSBA   COURSE CONTENT
- DAY ONE
- SKI & SNOWBOARD TECHNICIAN Introduction to ski techs role Health & Safety in a winter sports workshop Ski & Snowboard construction & technology New Ski Preparation Stage 1
- Inspection Stage 2
- Preparation & Repairs (inc grinding) Stage 3
- Waxing techniques & selection Stage 4
- Finishing techniques Stage 5
- Free practice of techniques & Q&A Ski & Snowbaord care & storage Conclusion & issue of certificate   COURSE CONTENT
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- BOOT FITTER 101 Introduction to boot fitters role Health & Safety in a winter sports boot fitting environment Market overview by brand with key features & benefits General boot fitting guidelines & best practice Foot facts & biomechanics basics The role of insoles & socks in correct fitting Measuring the foot for boots Shell checks Customisation & modifications Common fit problems & solutions   FACILITIES Our workshop facility contains custom finished work areas with ski & snowboard vices. We have a floating workshop desk to allow several candidates to work safely, & to watch demonstrations in comfort without straining to see what is going on. All the core tools from irons to P-tex guns are available, along with a variety of waxes to demonstrate. The facility has a ski & snowboard base grinding machine, combined with a side edge tool for setting of side edge angles. & we have one of the few fully working & calibrated binding test machines in the UK.   Environment   We want you to be comfortable, & to be honest we want to be comfortable too! So we have custom built the facility from a shell, even selecting paints that reduce eye strain (Despite the bright green colour!). We have a built in air extraction facility that is normally found in buildings with 7 rooms, to ensure that when working with fluorocarbon waxes that any fumes are extracted as quickly as possible. Room temperature is controlled by a modern air conditioning system allowing us to drop the temperature to as low as 15 degrees or as high as 38 degrees. We also had the chairs which we carefully selected fitted with comfortable bases with decent foam, to reduce numb-bum to a minimum. The floor has been fitted with 7mm stress reducing rubber workshop matting, which is durable & reduces foot impact, & areas of this have been further enhanced








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This course is for those wanting to prepare for employment in a ski/snowboard shop, whether in resort or the UK. Get the knowledge you need to explore the world of boot fitting, with our BSBA Level 101 introductory course. PLEASE NOTE: If you want to attend a specific course from our course diary please contact us BEFORE making payment to check availability :o) We offer this course to give you that initial experience, & lay foundations for you to become a fully competent & much loved ski boot fitter! This course is certificated, & we also hold records of all attendees & offer confirmations to potential employers of your attendance at no additional cost. FACILITIES Our workshop facility contains custom finished work areas with ski & snowboard vices. We have a floating workshop desk to allow several candidates to work safely, & to watch demonstrations in comfort without straining to see what is going on. All the core tools from irons to P-tex guns are available, along with a variety of waxes to demonstrate. The facility has a ski & snowboard base grinding machine, combined with a side edge tool for setting of side edge angles. & we have one of the few fully working & calibrated binding test machines in the UK.   Environment   We want you to be comfortable, & to be honest we want to be comfortable too! So we have custom built the facility from a shell, even selecting paints that reduce eye strain (Despite the bright green colour!). We have a built in air extraction facility that is normally found in buildings with 7 rooms, to ensure that when working with fluorocarbon waxes that any fumes are extracted as quickly as possible. Room temperature is controlled by a modern air conditioning system allowing us to drop the temperature to as low as 15 degrees or as high as 38 degrees. We also had the chairs which we carefully selected fitted with comfortable bases with decent foam, to reduce numb-bum to a minimum. The floor has been fitted with 7mm stress reducing rubber workshop matting, which is durable & reduces foot impact, & areas of this have been further enhanced with 10mm rubberised protection mats. There is a dedicated boot fitting bench with spaces for 2-5 boot fittings at one time, which are high up to allow you to see the processes being demonstrated to you without having to strain too much. We have fitted daylight bulbs to our suspended ceiling, which has been set at a higher height than normal to allow us to throw skis at each other without damaging the ceiling.   Other stuff There is a kitchen facility so you can bring your own packed lunch if you wish, & we provide tea, coffee & soft drinks throughout the training sessions. There is built in audio too, although we cant be held responsible for the trainers poor taste in music. Parking is available a few metres away (Park outside unit 15-16 which is our sister business Edge & Wax) & we have secure bicycle storage should you wish to ride in rather than take the car.   Course Dates Course dates can be viewed on the Boot Camp website: www.bctt.co.uk/calendar_courses.html and you can make a booking enquiry on the website. This page is to allow people that have made a booking enquiry to make their course booking payment.   ...

This is a bolt-on course for those attending our ski boot fitting course. Being able to produce custom footbeds is an essential skill if you wish to develop your career in ski boot fitting! PLEASE NOTE: If you want to attend a specific course from our course diary please contact us BEFORE making payment to check availability :o)   Course Dates Course dates can be viewed on the Boot Camp website: www.bctt.co.uk/calendar_courses.html and you can make a booking enquiry on the website. This page is to allow people that have made a booking enquiry to make their course booking payment. ...

This course is for those wanting an overview on ski & snowboard servicing. This is a non-certified course but is ideal as an introduction for the home DIY ski & snowboard tech.   PLEASE NOTE: Please contact us before making a payment, so that we can confirm availability.   COURSE CONTENT Introduction to ski & snowboard servicing Health & Safety in a winter sports workshop Ski & Snowboard construction & technology Stage 1
- Inspection Stage 2
- Preparation & Basic Repairs Stage 3
- Waxing Stage 4
- Finishing Ski & Snowbaord care & storage   FACILITIES Our workshop facility contains custom finished work areas with ski & snowboard vices. We have a floating workshop desk to allow several candidates to work safely, & to watch demonstrations in comfort without straining to see what is going on. All the core tools from irons to P-tex guns are available, along with a variety of waxes to demonstrate. The facility has a ski & snowboard base grinding machine, combined with a side edge tool for setting of side edge angles. & we have one of the few fully working & calibrated binding test machines in the UK.   Environment We want you to be comfortable, & to be honest we want to be comfortable too! So we have custom built the facility from a shell, even selecting paints that reduce eye strain (Despite the bright green colour!). We have a built in air extraction facility that is normally found in buildings with 7 rooms, to ensure that when working with fluorocarbon waxes that any fumes are extracted as quickly as possible.  The floor has been fitted with 7mm stress reducing rubber workshop matting, which is durable & reduces foot impact, & areas of this have been further enhanced with 10mm rubberised protection mats. We have fitted daylight bulbs to our suspended ceiling, which has been set at a higher height than normal to allow us to throw skis at each other without damaging the ceiling.   Other stuff Parking is available a few metres away (Park outside unit 15-16 which is our sister business Edge & Wax) & we have secure bicycle storage should you wish to ride in rather than take the car.   Course Dates Individual course are offered to fit around our workshops needs, so in the first instance please contact us to see what dates & times we have available.  



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