Ski tuning vises make tuning your gear much easier. They serve as a platform for your ski or board while you complete your tuning. They hold your gear in place while you work, which allows you to focus on the activity at hand. Simply put, with vises, you don’t need to apply as much pressure, or leverage, to keep your stuff still. You can make a DIY ski tuning vise or use another type of tool, such as a sawhorse, for this purpose. However, dedicated ski tuning vises will do the job better and should last for several years.