Sharp vs Dull edges?

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Sharp vs Dull edges?

.GaperMan.

Posts: 305 - Karma: 1,407

Dec 7 2015 6:08PM

So my old pair of skis which I have been riding on for over a year had super dull edges. Now my new skis have super sharp edges. Will there be any difference on rails or anything else besides just carving?

Thanks.

+k to whoever helps

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Plankton

Posts: 3226 - Karma: 6,840

Dec 7 2015 6:14PM

obviously they will probably catch on rails if they're brand new. detune them or you can just hit rails until they dull down a bit. I'd reccomend detuning them first though because catching edges can fuck up the edge

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TVRNTVPOOP

Posts: 619 - Karma: 3,583

Dec 7 2015 6:19PM

I had the same problem. I bought a new pair and the edges were sharp as fuck. I didn't want to screw with em and detune so I just used them on an urban rail when they were still factory tuned, didn't even notice

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bait

Posts: 1226 - Karma: 3,579

Dec 7 2015 6:35PM

sharp edges definitely bite in on pvc rails, but dont worry about regular park rails just detune them a bit

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dyer

Posts: 619 - Karma: 964

Dec 7 2015 7:40PM

dull edges for days

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supersquid

Posts: 1430 - Karma: 2,545

Dec 7 2015 9:55PM

i would detune them otherwise youll get edge cracks a lot easier, you will notice the sharpness for about the first week if you ride a lot of rails. after that they will feel normal

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elcornholio

Posts: 797 - Karma: 1,557

Dec 8 2015 10:32AM

Detuning will make your edges last longer on rails as well as keep them from catching. I keep some sharpness in the shovel of the ski at the tip and the tail to help hold an edge on icy days but also be able to hit rails well.

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