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Line Skis Durability?

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cirqxe
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I got some Line Sir Francis Bacons this year, but after skiing on them for 6 days, I got edge separation in two different places. Was this a defect or have others had similar durability issues? Should I trust the brand and buy a different Line ski like the Vision? Any recommendations for hardy 108ish skis?
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Feb 23 2021 7:30PM 1 0
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oldspicewalrus
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I have the honey badger, and they are pretty durable, with a cap construction I can't complain, but there are definitely more durable skis on the market, that is not normal for lines. Try to send them back and see if your local rep can help you out.

**This post was edited on Feb 23rd 2021 at 7:39:37pm
Feb 23 2021 7:38PM 4 1
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Lazylightning
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I had some mordecais and I bent an edge on like my 10th day, I also have some sick day 104s and already got some pretty decent base scratching (almost a core shot). I also have some on3ps and have yet to get a core shot while skiing more questionable stuff on them.....in my personal experience lines durability has been underwhelming, good enough to be ok but not really stellar. Op it depends if you wanna pay more for skis that are known for being durable
Feb 23 2021 8:03PM 3 3
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Treegrabber
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Lines make some smooth operating models but they not the most durable
as for a nice 104, the Lib Tech UFO 105 is pretty damn good if your willing to overcome that extra 1mm
Feb 23 2021 9:09PM 2 0
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Treegrabber
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TreegrabberLines make some smooth operating models but they not the most durable
as for a nice 104, the Lib Tech UFO 105 is pretty damn good if your willing to overcome that extra 1mm

In the case of 108s, moment and 4frnt make some bangers
Feb 23 2021 9:12PM 3 0
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shin-bang
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LazylightningI had some mordecais and I bent an edge on like my 10th day, I also have some sick day 104s and already got some pretty decent base scratching (almost a core shot). I also have some on3ps and have yet to get a core shot while skiing more questionable stuff on them.....in my personal experience lines durability has been underwhelming, good enough to be ok but not really stellar. Op it depends if you wanna pay more for skis that are known for being durable


Lol at whoever downvoted. This has been my experience as well.

op, I also got some new sfbs a year or two ago and they’ve blown up underfoot after skiing like 6 days. Edge sidewall and base separated. Lines durability has been known to be 💩. I don’t ride rails FYI.
Feb 24 2021 12:33AM 2 1
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Vino
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Did you check with your shop if it could be warrantied ?
I had last year's SFB blown under the foot (delaminated under the toe piece) and the shop warrantied them without a question...
Feb 24 2021 6:38PM 0 0
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SavageBiff
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I think it would be more accurate to say lines quality is inconsistent rather than poor, some of their stuff holds well, my 2018 chronics are doing great, last seasons bacons I’m not sure yet, so far so good
Lines are sorta marketed to be more financially accessible as well but are a lotta fun to ski
Also ya gotta maintain your skis, wax, file edges for rails etc, try to ski fluid and smooth rather than wild and smash like a monkey on a bull, and go into it expecting any ski to show signs of its intended use, idc if you have on3p or line, a season of rails, butters, tail bonks, tree taps, glades and powder sharks are gonna affect any ski.
Feb 24 2021 7:22PM 5 1
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I Just ordered Chronics last night. Last Lines I had were the OG Mike Nick Pro model. Back when their skis were cap and I was a shitty grom skier.

We will see how current Lines hold up...
Feb 25 2021 2:53AM 0 0
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Quinnsully_
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cirqxeI got some Line Sir Francis Bacons this year, but after skiing on them for 6 days, I got edge separation in two different places. Was this a defect or have others had similar durability issues? Should I trust the brand and buy a different Line ski like the Vision? Any recommendations for hardy 108ish skis?


I had a pair of twp and beat em up pretty bad in my backyard skiing on so janky features. top sheet got banged up but never really had any edge problems.
Mar 8 2021 1:59PM 0 0
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SavageBiff
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My bacons got two seasons and idk 30+ days ez, only issue is still unknown at this point, but one of the bases looks as if it may be developing a horizontal crease about where it flexes during butters, no delay or edge separation at all yet, no warp, just an odd line
cirqxeI got some Line Sir Francis Bacons this year, but after skiing on them for 6 days, I got edge separation in two different places. Was this a defect or have others had similar durability issues? Should I trust the brand and buy a different Line ski like the Vision? Any recommendations for hardy 108ish skis?
Mar 8 2021 5:55PM 0 0
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patrickgshehan
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I love Line and hate to report it, but I'm on my second pair of Sakanas (2019/2020 version) where the edge has compressed is separating from the base (with zero core shot damage) after about 14 days on them. Not one rail grind and minor rock strikes. Same story with the first pair. Not sure what's up or if I'm unlucky, but bases and sidewalls seem a little bit thin and fragile on these skis. Evo did warranty and send me a new pair the first time around and I'm hoping for the same on the second. Their customer service and speediness with the whole process was outstanding. Side note, I have a pair of 2012 Mr. Pollard's Opus, they have been through the ringer (rocks, rails, pond skims, two mounts) are still skiing great and are seemingly indestructible.
Mar 8 2021 8:10PM 0 0
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DolansLebensraum
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cirqxeI got some Line Sir Francis Bacons this year, but after skiing on them for 6 days, I got edge separation in two different places. Was this a defect or have others had similar durability issues? Should I trust the brand and buy a different Line ski like the Vision? Any recommendations for hardy 108ish skis?

Op did you hit any rails or hit any rocks?

or did you get edge cracks just from skiing around?

the answer is relevant to my armchair research
Mar 8 2021 10:50PM 0 0
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cirqxe
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DolansLebensraumOp did you hit any rails or hit any rocks?

or did you get edge cracks just from skiing around?

the answer is relevant to my armchair research

Didn’t hit anything
Mar 9 2021 10:05AM 0 0
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Piss_Boy
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Id really like to see them move from the k2 factorys and make the same fun skis they do but with better durability. they would be even more of a top tier brand then
Mar 9 2021 10:05AM 1 0
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