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Ski constructions??

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armstrong*skier
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can someone please tell me what the different ski constructions are and the advantages and disadvantages. like cap... sandwich...
Aug 5 2007 1:45AM
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RtC.
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As far as I'm aware, i'm sure i'll be proved wrong but, Sandwich = stronger, better flex patterns, harder wearing. But weighty.
CAP = Lighter, reduced swing weight, not as durable, cheaper
Aug 5 2007 6:08AM
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CFSGabe
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Sandwhich- stronger build, easier to repair if damaged (edges), more likely to chip the top sheet

Capped- little lighter, not as strong, harder to fix edge repair, won't chip top sheet

I personally try to go all Sandwhich sidewall, I prefer them, usually means stronger construction, more bombproof
Aug 5 2007 12:04PM
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lyndon
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Ive also found most sandwich skis to be a bit stiffer, but that could just be ive only ridden stiff sandwich skis.
Aug 5 2007 12:37PM
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dave44
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Basically, don't even bother with foam core skis...
Aug 5 2007 1:13PM
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bemmis
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sandwich: good flexing, generally heavier.

cap: usually associated with "the torsion box effect," which occurs when the ski is flexing and causes the ski to twist. (its bad) However, cap cunstruction ranges significantly in qhality from bare minimum to high quality. some cap skis delam like no other, but some cap skis hold up better than sandwich due to sandwich's tendancy to get chips on the edges due to sandwich's 90* sidewalls. cap skis are usually lighter and cheaper.
Aug 5 2007 1:31PM
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