A soft rubber stone is the gentle end of edge work, and the Swix T992 Soft Rubber Stone is the one for light detuning and deburring. Run along steel edges, it knocks down burrs and softens the edges near the tip and tail of alpine skis, snowboards, and touring skis. The ski turns in smoothly instead of hooking at the ends.

Why we like it:

Soft is the forgiving choice; it's the stone to grab when you want to take the bite off a tip or tail without overdoing it.

Features and Functions:

This is the softest of Swix's three rubber grinding stones, made for tuning steel edges. Its two main jobs are clearing away burrs and rounding the steel at the front and rear of the ski or board, where a too-sharp edge can feel catchy. Swix lists it for alpine, snowboard, and rando setups, so it fits a touring repair kit as easily as a race bench.

Bottom Line:

Use it as the light touch for detuning tips and tails and cleaning up small burrs. It's an easy, inexpensive addition to any edge kit.