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Sharpening Stones: Essential Tools for Sharpening Your Snowboard

Sharpening your snowboard is an important step in ensuring optimal performance on the slopes. One of the key tools you need for this process is a sharpening stone. Sharpening stones, also known as whetstones, are used to sharpen and hone the metal edges of your snowboard. In this comprehensive guide, we will cover everything you need to know about sharpening stones, including the different types, how to use them, and why they are essential for maintaining your snowboard.

Why are Sharpening Stones Important for Snowboard Maintenance?

Sharpening stones play a crucial role in maintaining your snowboard because they help keep the metal edges sharp, which in turn provides better grip and control on the snow. By regularly sharpening your edges with a sharpening stone, you can extend the lifespan of your snowboard and maintain optimal performance, regardless of snow conditions.

How to Use a Sharpening Stone for Your Snowboard?

The order in which to use files and stones is very important. You always work from coarse to fine.

1. Preparation: Before you begin sharpening, make sure your snowboard is securely held in a sharpening holder or workbench and that the edges are free from dirt and wax residues.
2. Choose the Right Stone: Select the sharpening stone with the appropriate coarseness for the desired sharpening task. Use coarser stones for removing burrs and damage, and finer stones for polishing and finishing the edges.

1. Sharpening Process: Hold the sharpening stone firmly and move it along the metal edge of your snowboard with even pressure and long, smooth strokes. Make sure to sharpen the entire length of the edges evenly to ensure consistent wear.
2. Check Your Work: After sharpening, inspect the edges of your snowboard to ensure there are no remaining burrs or damages and that the edges have been sharpened evenly.

Different Types of Sharpening Stones

There are different sharpening stones available for purchase. Each type of sharpening stone is designed for a different application. Below are the 4 different types of sharpening stones that we carry in our collection.

1. Diamond Stones: Diamond stones are sharpening stones that are coated with small diamond particles. They are known for their durability and efficiency in sharpening metal edges. Diamond stones are available in different coarseness, making them suitable for both coarse and fine sharpening tasks.
2. Ceramic Stones: Ceramic sharpening stones are made from pressed ceramic and are known for their consistency and even sharpening performance. They are ideal for fine sharpening and polishing of metal edges after coarser sharpening work.
3. Arkansas Stone: Arkansas stones are natural sharpening stones known for their high density and fine grain. They are often used for polishing and finishing metal edges and provide excellent control over the sharpening process.
4. Aluminium Oxide Stones: Aluminium oxide stones are made from synthetic materials and are often used for coarser sharpening tasks. They are affordable and durable but may sharpen less finely than diamond or ceramic stones.

Buy Sharpening Stone Online

It's great that you are taking the initiative to sharpen your snowboard yourself. You are at the right place. In our collection, you will find all the essentials to wax and sharpen your snowboard. Additionally, we also have complete sets, wax sets and sharpening sets in stock. Order your waxing iron online safely and quickly so you can get started right away!