Swix Side Edge File Guide

This guide is fixed at an 86-degree side edge angle. This is a common choice for racers and advanced skiers looking for a more aggressive, sharper edge that provides superior grip on hard-packed or icy snow.

Yes, this guide is designed to be versatile. It is compatible with most standard ski tuning files, ceramic stones, and diamond abrasives, allowing you to handle everything from initial edge repair to final polishing.

Yes, the design works effectively for both skis and snowboards. Its robust, anodized aluminum construction provides the stability needed to maintain a consistent angle across the longer edge lengths found on snowboards.

Anodized aluminum offers significantly higher durability and precision. Unlike plastic guides, which can wear down or deform over time with repeated file contact, this metal guide maintains its exact angle for years, ensuring your edges remain consistent every time you tune.

While you can technically hold the file and guide against the edge by hand, using a dedicated ski tuning clamp or a spring clamp to secure the file to the guide is highly recommended. This ensures the file stays perfectly flat against the guide surface for the most accurate results.