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Preseason Ski & Skin Prep Checklist

Nov 9, 2026Gear Maintenance

Preseason Ski & Skin Prep Checklist

Friend of HAGAN Dave Zink put together an express video on the things you need to be doing in the weeks before the ski season starts!

If you weren't taking notes, here is the summary:

Clean skis and skins
Check and tighten binding attachment screws
Adjust release values if needed
Check skin attachment points
Take your setup to a local shop for a full tune

Related links:

Blog Post: Pre-Season Equipment Check
Blog Post: Summer Storage Tips
Video: Contour Hybrid Skin Cleaning without spray and with spray

Thanks Dave for the tips!

Written by Jack Breezley

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