The natural Arkansas stone is the only stone in the world that will actually polish the edge of your snowboards and skis as it sharpens. Medium grit, grayish in color.
The soft Arkansas stones are medium-fine for Wintersteiger. These small stones work well in tandem; start with the soft and finish up your edge with the Hard Arkansas.
- Dimensions: 75 x 25 x 7 mm
- Soft Arkansas
- Part number: 57-200-130
FAQ About Arkansas Stone:
What types of Arkansas stones are there?
Arkansas stones come in four types or classifications: soft, hard, black, and translucent.
How are Arkansas stones graded?
Arkansas stones are graded by their density and hardness, not by grit numbers. Softer stones are coarser, while harder stones are finer. Here are some grit numbers for Arkansas stones:
- Soft Arkansas: 600–800 grit
- Hard Arkansas: 800–1000 grit
- Hard Black or Hard Translucent Arkansas: 1200+ grit
What colors do Arkansas stones come in?
Arkansas stones can be white, off-white, gray, brown, black, blue-black, pink, red, orange, and sometimes purple. The color variation comes from trace minerals in the rock.
Listing Disclaimers
Utah Ski Gear was established in 2011 and we believe that skiing is for everyone. Helping our customers find the right equipment to get them and their families skiing is our passion. We understand price can be the biggest deterrent and because of this we offer new and used skis on a budget. For the more experienced skier looking for advanced gear, we offer hard-to-find accessories like specialized tuning equipment and high-performance skis. Customers preferring maximum comfort while skiing can find electric boot heaters, such as Hotronic FootWarmers.
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