Overview of Toko Alpine Ski Vises

There are a lot of Alpine Vises out there and it is often unclear what the differences are between them. There are four main Toko Alpine Ski vises. Ski Vise Express, Ski Vise Race, Ski Vise World Cup, and Ski Vise Freeride. Here is a summary of these vises and their differences. Click on the Vise name blue link to access the website to order.

Ski Vise Express

This is a simple fixation device that accommodates all types of Alpine skis. The high-grip rubber pads prevent the skis from slipping. The ski can be fixed base up, vertically sideways 90° or obliquely sideways 60° to accommodate all aspects of ski preparation. This is a two-piece vise that does not have a center clamp, so keep in mind that this vise works with friction. If you want a ski vise with a center clamp, you must get either the Ski Vise Race, Ski Vise World Cup, or the Ski Vise Freeride. The Ski Vise Express comes with two brake retainers. MSRP $105.

Ski Vise Race

This is a 3-part Alpine ski vise. End pieces are not height adjustable, but the end pieces can be moved toward each other or farther apart to accommodate all ski lengths and shapes. The center clamp opens to 90mm. For skis that are wider than that, we recommend clamping onto the binding plate or the bindings themselves. The end pieces allow for fixing the ski at a 60° or 90° angle for side edge sharpening. This 3-part vise is an economy option to the Ski Vise World Cup. The Ski Vise Race comes with two brake retainers. MSRP $170.

Ski Vise World Cup

This is a 3-part Alpine ski vise. The end pieces are height adjustable and offer the possibility of fixing the ski at a 60° or 90° angle for side edge sharpening. The center clamp is 70mm wide to prevent movement during ski preparation. The clamp opens to 100mm. Wider skis can be fixed by clamping onto a binding plate or the bindings themselves. Comes with two brake retainers. In addition to the height adjustability, the end pieces can be moved together or farther apart to accommodate different length skis. This is our best 3-part vise. MSRP $220.

Ski Vise Freeride

This 3-part Alpine ski vise is designed to secure wide skis such as freeride, freestyle, or jumping skis. The end pieces can be moved toward each other or farther apart to accommodate all ski lengths and shapes. The center clamp opens up to 155mm and can be clamped to sidewalls, binding plates, or bindings. The end pieces allow for fixing the ski at a 60° or 90° angle for side edge sharpening. The Ski Vise Freeride comes with two brake retainers. MSRP $260.

Ski vises provide the platform you use to work on your skis’ bases and edges. Hopefully, this overview helped explain the options available to you.