The edges will rust if you do not because they are made of high carbon steel. Store your skis in a dry area. Do not lean them against hot pipes or on concrete floors. For summer storage, it is best to use a light coating of oil on the edges of skis to prevent rust. Waxing , edge sharpening and base repair are the 3 most important parts of the tuning process.
Experts know that the new shaped skis are even more tune-sensitive than traditional boards.
If your skis hook, grab, or catch while you are skiing, if the edges won t grip on hardpack, if they feel unstable at higher speeds, or if they are difficult to ski at higher speeds, they need to be looked at and worked on. Waxing At the very least, you should wax your ski bases. Waxing not only will make your skis turn more smoothly, but also will increase your skis' useful life by protecting their bases from abrasion by the snow or even from oxidation by the sun's ultraviolet rays. Wax is rubbed or melted and smoothed onto the bases of your skis. You can do this yourself.