Brooke Babbitt, Outdoor Divas, Boulder, CO

SkiNet caught up with the women of Outdoor Divas in Boulder, CO and the ski techs of Roxy to learn more about ski tuning, skis, and more. Check out their pictures and bios here.

SkiNet: Where are you from? How old are you?
BB: Denver CO, 27

SkiNet: What’s your home mountain?
BB: I learned to ski at A-basin and it’s still my favorite local mountain…

SkiNet: Why did you start tuning skis?
BB: I started by tuning my own and eventually started doing small stuff at a local shop. I really enjoyed working in the shop and just continued to do it.

SkiNet: What’s the hardest part about tuning skis? What do you have difficulty fixing?
BB: Base welding is always a challenge…

SkiNet: What tools do you recommend people use for a basic tune?
BB: Basic file, 90 degree file holder, diamond stone, waxing iron, wax, scrapper and a little bit of elbow grease…

SkiNet: In your opinion, who benefits the most from a fresh tune? Who should de-tune their skis?
BB: Anyone who would like a nice performing ski could benefit from a fresh tune. Park rats and jibbers usually de-tune their skis so not to catch an edge…

SkiNet: Anything else you’d like to include?
BB: Girls kick ass!!!

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