Cap vs sandwich

i ride a sandwich ski, the line chronic, and so far its holding up great. Cap construction is less durable than a sandwich construction, but dont worry about snapping your skis, topsheet damage is only cosmetic, as long as its not all the way into the core of the ski.

i think it's generally accepted that sandwhich is better for what we do. 

ALERT: n00b question incoming!

what's the difference?

They're different. One isn't necessarily better than the other generally speaking.

Sandwich skis are:
-Stiffer
-Edge damage is repairable
-Poppier
-More tortionally rigid
-Sturdier
-More damp feeling


Cap skis are:
-Generally softer
-Done after an edge blow out
-less expensive
-Snappier feeling
-Easier to roll over onto an edge


There are many other differences, those are just several key points. Again, one isn't better than the other. They're just different. You have to decide what you want to sacrifice/gain when purchasing a ski.

what do you mean by damp?
i'll probably be getting sandwiched skis for my next set since they're repairable and more durable