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How durable are the 2018 Tigersnakes?

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LikeTotallyLuis
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Im thinking on buying the new Line tigersnikes but because of how flexible they are im afraid I might break them... Are they strong or not? I need help
Apr 22 2018 5:46AM
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Jdunn3
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I have the 2017 ones and I only skied them like 10 days this year and they are pretty beat. Mostly just cosmetic stuff but they chip so easily
Apr 22 2018 9:27AM
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TheMailMan
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Jdunn3I have the 2017 ones and I only skied them like 10 days this year and they are pretty beat. Mostly just cosmetic stuff but they chip so easily


Same, they're cheap af though so doesn't really matter
Apr 22 2018 11:37AM
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Loudee
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I bought the 2017 model and skied them for about 2 months before they broke apart in the top. Like really split in the top. I went to my local ski shop to complain and they gave me the 2018s for free. Skied them for around 2 weeks and the same crack started appearing at the same spot. Skied them mostly in park and powder. Skied the beginner park, some hard landing but not many. Only used them on plastic tube rails. Never jumped big jumps.

My experience with the tigersnakes are bad. When i complained to Line Skis, they told me that i was to good for the ski, but on their website they advertised it as a beginner park ski that can handle anything no matter how hard you ski. Did not ski hard and treated them like a god. Still they broke after 2 weeks.

Bought Armada Edollo. For me, they are much more stable in the air and more flexible. Super smooth ski. Holds very good. I´m done with Line Skis. Hope it helps! :)
Apr 22 2018 12:24PM
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TheMailMan
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Just don't ski into any ditches that's my advice
Apr 22 2018 1:58PM
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Grindy_McSlider
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I hear that if you get anything other than the chronic or blend the durability is questionable.
Apr 22 2018 2:51PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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jmckay7Just don't ski into any ditches that's my advice


if on3p cant stand them, nothing will
Apr 22 2018 3:33PM
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Eat.Pant
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GRaboneSnowI hear that if you get anything other than the chronic or blend the durability is questionable.

Honey badgers too, funny how that’s their whole line this year...
Apr 22 2018 3:38PM
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weastcoast
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The only line ski id ever buy is the blend probably. Anything else, idk.
Apr 22 2018 3:55PM
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skiP.E.I.
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Light, cheap, cap construction ski-generally not the most durable. If they are anything like the old invaders, they will blow up pretty quick.
Apr 22 2018 5:30PM
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chef_boyardee
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tigersnakes are designed for people who want to get into park, mostly kids aged 12 - 15 generally. They're pretty similar to the masterminds from what I can tell, and when i rode the masterminds years ago i didn't find them to be very durable. But they're great if you're only hitting boxes and smaller rails and smaller jumps. If you plan on hitting a lot of rails, or doing stuff like disasters, your edges will probably break pretty quickly. Likewise if you plan on doing tricks on bigger jumps the skis might snap. But if you're new to park the skis will probably be perfect for you.

To answer your question are the skis strong? The short answer is not really. They're def less durable than the chronics and blends, which are in turn less durable than some of armadas skis (edollo, arv). On3p and HG probably make the most durable skis.
Apr 22 2018 5:32PM
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Cade2
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GRaboneSnowI hear that if you get anything other than the chronic or blend the durability is questionable.


pow sticks are pretty good
Apr 23 2018 2:24AM
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TheMailMan
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voy10The only line ski id ever buy is the blend probably. Anything else, idk.


I have the 2017 SFBs and they're the best skis I've ever had.
Apr 23 2018 4:56AM
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Eat.Pant
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jmckay7I have the 2017 SFBs and they're the best skis I've ever had.

P sure he was just talking about the park line
Apr 23 2018 4:59AM
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DrFrosticals
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Bought the 2018 model and skied then ~80 days this year and they’re in fantastic condition despite the abuse they’ve been through. I’m a beginner in the park but they’ve been hitting rails every single day of the last month and not a single edge crack, might just be me though.
Apr 23 2018 7:58AM
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gorilas
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I bought the 2017 model off evo for $200 this year and my topsheets are horrible and part of sidewall is coming up. I bought them because they were cheap and planning to buy new skis later. If you do that, or are a beginner, go for it.
https://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/line-tigersnake-2017#image=106010/451898/line-skis-tigersnake-skis-2017-157-top.jpg They only have the 157s tho
Apr 23 2018 8:28AM
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chicknfriedsteak
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GRaboneSnowI hear that if you get anything other than the chronic or blend the durability is questionable.


I've had the Chronics for 4 years and while they are still usable the top sheets and side wall are absolutely destroyed, it must be a line thing, because I have had a pair of Candide 3.0s for almost as long and used them in the part and on rails about the same amount and aside from some edge cracks they are in the shape. In fact the top sheet is beautiful.
Apr 23 2018 8:43AM
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olij
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DrFrosticalsBought the 2018 model and skied then ~80 days this year and they’re in fantastic condition despite the abuse they’ve been through. I’m a beginner in the park but they’ve been hitting rails every single day of the last month and not a single edge crack, might just be me though.


im almost 100% sure thats just you, but props to you tho.
Apr 23 2018 9:28AM
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tomPietrowski
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uncrustablesim almost 100% sure thats just you, but props to you tho.


It's probably actually more that he gradually wore in the skis. He said he only starting hitting rails recently so by the time he started rails chances are his edges had naturally rounded somewhat and were therefore less likely to get damaged when he did start hitting rails. He also said he is a beginner who this ski is designed for so stands to reason that they held up ok.

Most pricepoint skis will not hold up to actual park riding so if they get used in the park from day one on rails and mid sized jumps chances are they won't last very long.

If you are are unsure if a beginner ski will work for you chances are it won't and you should spend a bit more and buy a higher quality ski to begin with.
Apr 23 2018 1:01PM
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Cade2
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It could also be the fact that its their cheapest ski? pretty sure you would get the same shitty durability with most other brand cheap park skis like the atomic infamous and skis like that?
Apr 23 2018 2:01PM
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weastcoast
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jmckay7I have the 2017 SFBs and they're the best skis I've ever had.

Yea I’m talking about the park line. But their pow skis look fun.
Apr 23 2018 3:36PM
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DrFrosticals
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tomPietrowskiIt's probably actually more that he gradually wore in the skis. He said he only starting hitting rails recently so by the time he started rails chances are his edges had naturally rounded somewhat and were therefore less likely to get damaged when he did start hitting rails. He also said he is a beginner who this ski is designed for so stands to reason that they held up ok.

Yes I'm fairly new to rails so after skiing them for months the edges did dull, but I did detune them underfoot before trying rails and I haven't had a single crack. They're not nearly as durable as any Armada ski, because they can take a beating and still look beautiful. The topsheet chips a ton and the tapered tip and tails get destroyed cosmetically but function wise, they hold up great as an all - mountain / park ski if you take care of them. Same can be said for basically any ski though.
Apr 23 2018 5:05PM
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