As mentioned above, applied base structure makes skis or a snowboard handling easier. Besides, right structure adds up to skier’s or snowboarder’s style or technique. To achieve it we apply variety of structures, which differ not just by their coarseness measure but also by their pattern. For example straight, fast downhill skiing is in accordance with linear structures, a slalom racer kind of skier would appreciate rather diagonal or cross (cross-hatch) structures. It works for Nordic skiing alike. Classic cross-country skiers choose a finer, linear structure or a broken linear V-structure, unlike skaters who might prefer cross or screw structures.
This final structure is applied by steel rollers of different coarseness and pattern. Inserted in a handy tool they imprint fitting structure into a base after hot waxing a scraping. This structure wears down quickly and it needs to be renewed after subsequent waxing.
Alpine structure tool - chevron structure 0.8 mm
