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Edge compression?

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SteezeOnStage
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I was looking at my ski today and I noticed the edge was pushed in a little in the tip of the ski, the bottom of the ski near the compression is pushed up a little as well, should I be worried or just let it be? I can barely notice where the compression is without careful examination, if that helps at all
Jan 24 2010 5:19PM
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BWalmer
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It looks sorta like a dent in the edge and a bubble in the base, right?

I have one on my skis - it happened when I spun a 4 out a bit too soon and clipped the end of the rail. Depending on where it is you wont notice it at all, if its right at the turning radius just make sure its on your outside edge, if it's on the very nose your fine, if it's anywhere else you really can't do anything about it so just keep riding and you'll get used to it.
Jan 24 2010 5:35PM
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SteezeOnStage
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Thats exactly what its like, not a total bubble though, but yeah thats what happened to me i spun a 4 out wayyy to early, its like between the tip and where the ski actually touches the ground,
Jan 24 2010 6:19PM
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BWalmer
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yeah, it sounds like it's right where mine is (right at the turning radius), just try and keep it to the outside and you'll be fine, I don't notice it at all when its on the outside, and when I switch my skis around sometimes (to keep even edge wear) I don't really notice it that much either, just when I'm carving REALLY hard on ice groomers.
Jan 24 2010 6:24PM
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TimmyK
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i'd suggest if the base is pushed up from the impact that you cut the base and get it welded, to prevent moisture from getting under the bubble and furthering the seperation.
Jan 25 2010 8:40PM
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