For many skiers, learning to wax your own skis is a bit of a rite of passage, a milestone of dedication to the sport. It might seem like a messy, difficult endeavor at first, but follow these six ...

Clamp a ski into your vises, bases up, and make sure it’s secure by tightening the clamps. If you visibly see wax, road salt, or other junk like skin glue gunked up on your bases, go ahead and use the ...