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meliskier
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tried the searchbar real quick but nothing popped up, so my question is:  will i need to detune my new park skis edges for rails? will detuned edges make a significant diference?
i'm specifically looking into getting line park skis (shadow, invader or anthem)... i just don't want to jump on a rail/box just to catch an edge and take a nasty spill. all my experience with park skis has been with really used skis (detuned edges).
help me out ns!

Feb 26 2008 1:39PM
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uni-corn
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If they are YOUR PARK ONLY ski, then maybe a little de-tune would help. But if it a one ski quiver, then i wouldn't recommend it.
Feb 26 2008 1:40PM
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Dustin.
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agreed, also the best way to detune edges is to hit rails so either way your set!
Feb 26 2008 1:42PM
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meliskier
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yeah this will basically be my only ski... so no detune then right?
Feb 26 2008 1:45PM
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bobs
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I always detune mine.  You won't be mad  frustrated and catch your first time out.  it can  also help prevent edge
Feb 26 2008 1:46PM
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uni-corn
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Well that would depend on how much you ski park really
Feb 26 2008 1:47PM
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meliskier
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^ 50/50 park/allmt  or  maybe a little bit more allmt than park since i'm still learning.
Feb 26 2008 1:49PM
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uni-corn
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Id keep em tuned. Just cause they wont be a pure park ski
Feb 26 2008 1:51PM
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ski_ENDUB
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You should have your edges detuned a little before going out (not to a point of rounding the edges) usually skis come out of the factory super sharp and having them run through a detuner machine isn't a bad idea if your shop has one.
Feb 26 2008 2:01PM
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japanada
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just take a gummy stone and do a few passes under your bindings. leave the rest of the ski alone.
Feb 26 2008 2:22PM
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meliskier
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^ i might just rub off a little under foot edge.. thanks for the help guys!
Feb 26 2008 2:40PM
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b-kul
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keep em tuned up, detuning your skis for park wont make a huge difference unless all you do is rails 24/7.
Feb 26 2008 5:09PM
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GatoGordo
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shops really don't have detuning machines, because we usually use files or gummies. some wax wheels have a detuning thing in them, but they are more of a nuisance than anything.
Over time, they will just get dull from sliding boxes and rails, so i wouldn't detune them, just keep the same skis on the same foot so you can have one or two almost sharp edges.
Feb 26 2008 5:16PM
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.makuma.
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Feb 26 2008 5:29PM
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meliskier
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never thought of that, i'll keep that in mind too!
Feb 26 2008 5:40PM
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