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Retiring Skis

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AsherDonati24
Posts: 159 - Karma: 574
Some of my friends ride older, used skis with multiple mounts. I also have skis that probably shouldn't be skied much longer. When does everyone else decide it's time to retire their skis? How much damage or abuse is the limit?
Feb 18 2021 10:06AM 6 0
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ethanshredz
Posts: 146 - Karma: 491
I'd consider a ski ready for retirement when it's noticeably de-cambered or has significantly less pop than new. This is typically around the 200 day mark for me, but that's not to say that you can't keep skiing a ski long, long after that point. With regard to mounts, the general rule of thumb is that you get three. But again, I've mounted and skied pairs with up to four sets of holes, and haven't had a ski break underfoot.
Feb 18 2021 10:21AM 8 0
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migidimigi
Posts: 53 - Karma: 189
For me, losing pieces of edges, having to duct tape tips together and skis becoming floppy as noodles are usually the signs that they are done and i should start to look for new ones
Feb 18 2021 11:27AM 7 0
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