Ski Maintenance

If you’re new to skiing, planning your first ski holiday it is important to know how to keep your skis in the best condition.

Wax

If your skis are slow and sticky, this is a sign that they need waxing. If you are skiing regularly, your skis should be waxed every 5 days or so.  

Sharpen

A day or two of skiing can dull the edges of your skis. You can check if your skis need sharpening by running your fingernail across the edge of your ski. If it is sharp, it should take a shaving from your fingernail. Edge maintenance is quick and easy to carry out.

 Clean

Your skis should be cleaned after every use. Wipe off excess moisture before storage, as this will prevent rust.  Hanging your skis vertically will also allow your skis to dry quickly.

A full maintenance technique guide is available at realskiers.com 

Storage

You skis should be stored in a dry area, to prevent the steel edges from rusting. If you have little space in your home and need somewhere dry and secure to store your skis, Asgard Secure Steel Storage have a range of different sports equipment storage solutions and the Ski Storage unit does exactly what it says, store your skis! The Ski storage unit is made from strong galvanised (weatherproof) steel and is highly secure. Security is the focus of this ski storage unit, it is fitted with a tough 5 point locking system and pick resistant locking mechanism, to prevent theft. Unlike a wooden storage shed, Asgard Sports equipment storage units are designed to keep wind and rain out and are fitted with a wind and rain guard to do the job.   To find out more about the Asgard ski storage unit and sports equipment storage. 

Fishing Tackle Theft

Garden and shed theft has steadily been on the rise over the last year. From bikes to garden flowers, nothing left outside is off limits for these criminals.  The news over July has highlighted the theft of fishing tackle in various parts of the country. If you are a keen fisher you will know that this equipment is expensive, making it very appealing to thieves. In Spilsby a shed was broken into and various pieces of fishing tackle were stolen. Thieves in Weymouth broke into a garden shed and stole £6,000 worth of fishing equipment and again in Norwich a shed break in resulted in fishing tackle being stolen.

All of these thefts had one thing in common, the fishing equipment was stored in a garden shed. Local police are warning people of shed and garage break-ins. If you do store expensive items in your shed it is important to invest in security, as well as marking valuables so that if they do get stolen they will be easier to find. For information on marking your valuables and registering them on the UK National Property register, visit Immobilise.

If you are looking for highly secure storage for your fishing equipment, Asgard have a range of secure steel fishing tackle storage units available. These are extremely secure metal security sheds and the unit is also available in an insurance approved version. The  fishing tackle storage units are made from weatherproof steel, has reinforced doors and a tough locking system that is pick resistant. The metal storage unit is designed to keep thieves out.

Just check out the reviews

"This is a great unit.  The height is perfect for my Pole hold-all and rod bag.  Loads of room to spare for my trolley, seat box and even hanging space for my "Bib and Braces".  I have recommended this to all my fishing club mates"  C.R – Huddersfield

"An excellent idea - now I can leave all my equipment outside of the house and i don't have to move the car out of the garage to get to my tackle" – A

 “Now I have the time to fish I have some very expensive equipment. After being a victim of a garage theft once before I treated myself to one of these units to keep all my new kit in.  I have to say it really is a quality unit”- RP

For more information on this product visit Asgard.