Oil the rolls
Before every session & during the day Wash after skiing
Dirt & grass slow the rolls Mind the belt
Dry in sun only if belt is loose Check the rolls
Replace worn rolls & gliding inserts Parts of a Grasski
Get familiar with these terms before reading the maintenance steps — they are used throughout this page and in the rest of our guides.
1 Element / trolley
2 Plate (edge)
3 Belt
4 Protectors
5 Wood with alu layer
6 Binding plate
7 Binding support U
8 Binding front
9 Binding back
10 Roll
11 Gliding insert
Daily Oiling & Pre-Session Prep
The single most important maintenance task. Every roll, every time you ski.
1
Before each session — oil every individual roll using the manual pressure oiler included with your skis.
2
During the day — repeat oiling every few runs, especially on warm days or dry slopes. Oil evaporates faster than you think.
3
After washing — always re-oil before the next use. Water flushes the oil out of the rolls.
Which oil to use: Biodegradable biohydraulic oil, viscosity 46. Easy to find at garden/agricultural stores — the same oil used for garden or forestry machinery. Environmentally safe on grass.
What happens without oiling: The rolls wear out and the ski slows down noticeably. Replacing a full set of rolls costs €25–50 depending on model. At the same time, check and replace gliding inserts too.
Post-Skiing Cleaning & Drying
Grasski pick up dust, gravel, sand, and grass — especially in aggressive turns or after a fall. Wash after every session.
Bucket Detergent Sponge Water
1
Fill the bucket with water and add detergent. Sponge each ski one at a time to remove visible dirt.
2
Submerge the ski and rotate it rapidly inside the bucket — the spinning motion throws dirt and grass out of the roll gaps.
3
Change to clean water. Rotate the ski again to rinse detergent out of the rolls.
4
Spin the ski by hand several times to shake off excess water, then dry (see belt note below).
Belt feels tight
Dry away from direct sunlight. Heat will shrink the belt further and may make it permanently too short.
Belt feels loose
Dry the wet ski in direct sunlight — gentle heat will cause the belt to shrink slightly back to the correct tension.
After any wash, remember to oil the rolls again before your next session — washing always removes residual lubrication.
Need spare parts?
Rolls worn out? Gliding insert cracked? We stock all consumable parts for every model. Replacement roll sets cost €25–50 depending on speed grade.
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