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A well sharpened edge can give better grip and precision but comes at the cost of forgiveness.

So it’s a doubled edged…. edge?

Your best bet is to get your skis tuned at a shop that is knowledgeable about backcountry skiing and be brutally honest with them about your ability and the type of terrain you ride. They should set you up appropriately.

A full tune once or twice a year should be sufficient, unless you’re doing over 20 days or so.

If you have significant rock damage to your base or edge you should get it addressed asap.