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Stickers on skis?

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Plankton
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i have a ton of stickers/die cuts, wondering if they would stay on my skis or fall off? they're my best ones and i dont want to lose them. heres a pic, +k for answers to questions:
facts:
-most are die cuts, all that i placed on are die cuts. i placed them on because i thought they looked the best.
questions:
-which stickers should go on, and how many?
-durability?

thanks ns <3

by the way, the little brown one is a newschoolers sticker, but i kinda wanna save it for my helmet so i dont know

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Oct 29 2012 2:54PM
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Calb3rt
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as far as which stickers and how many that is up to you, they are your skis not any of ours.. a simple solution that i have found works very well for keeping stickers on skis is to get some clear fingernail polish and go along the edges of the stickers that way they dont start peeling off.
Oct 29 2012 3:00PM
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Plankton
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i was looking for your opinion, but thanks +k
Oct 29 2012 3:02PM
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rylee.the.jedi
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I usually Put a few stickers on my skis and by the end if not middle of the season they're all off so in my opinion save shitty stickers for the skis
Oct 29 2012 3:10PM
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Plankton
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thanks plus k
Oct 29 2012 3:14PM
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Urban.
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Mine got cut up a little from crossing my skis but they didnt fall off because of the water... my personal preference is not to overload it but do what you want. Nice stickers by the way!!!
Oct 29 2012 4:04PM
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Plankton
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thanks
Oct 29 2012 4:11PM
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Take1_Images
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Stickers stay on pretty well depending on what the weather condtions are, what type of sticker, and how crazy you get on your skis. These are my skis and i have put many stickers on them all of which have lasted a whole season and still look good.
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Oct 29 2012 7:01PM
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Plankton
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wow
Oct 29 2012 9:07PM
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Banane.
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My sticker job, not too much because the ski itself is sexy

STL are my initials btw

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Oct 29 2012 9:27PM
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Plankton
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so sick, i love the graphics on those skis. thinking about buying the shorties of them cuz its like 200 cheaper
Oct 29 2012 9:51PM
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stupendous-man
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That is badass as fuck. OP, Dont go goprohdskiing's route and plaster your skis with stickers, it just looks shitty imo. plus it lets everyone know you are most likely between the ages of 11-13. when you do put them on, use rubbing alcohol to thoroughly clean the surface before applying it, and do it inside where it will be warm. apply the stickers, and hold a lighter or hair dryer over them for a few minutes (not as long if you use a lighter) to heat up the vinyl and help it stick to the ski. then just keep them inside for the next 24 hours, and theres really not much you can do after that to help them stay on. never heard of the clear nail polish trick, but it sounds like it would help. just try not to bang or scrape your skis together on the lift, as this will cut up the sticker with your edges when you miss (also bad for your topsheet durability, so just dont do it)
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Oct 29 2012 9:56PM
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Plankton
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+k
Oct 29 2012 10:08PM
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Saga.
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if you use a heat gun or hair dryer after you put the sticker on they will stay on much better. especially near the edges.
Oct 29 2012 11:24PM
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ikindalikeskiing
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haha have those same scott missions! havent seen anyone else with them, ever
Oct 29 2012 11:38PM
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Take1_Images
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I respect that. But one thing i do hate is assumptions. First off, I am 20 years old. 2nd, I have always been a fan of art and that is what i consider my skis. A form of art. You may like it, you may not. 3rd, these skis are my old second pair so i decided to experiment on them with stickers and designs.
Oct 30 2012 1:11AM
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KillaSteeze
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in Weight, it looks like Nick Martini was using a lighter to do his. And wouldnt it just melt the sticker?
Oct 30 2012 1:49AM
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stupendous-man
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Didnt mean that post to be hateful towards you man. Its just my opinion, and i see that you acknowledged it. However, I say "most likely means you are between the ages of 11-13" for a reason, because from my experience, it's true. I never specifically stated that you were 12. Lets make NS a happy place.


OP, Another trick you might try is to not put the stickers directly in front of or behind the bindings, as the skis will undoubtedly cross at these points pretty frequently when you do grabs or take off your skis and the edges will just scrape a part of the sticker right off.
Oct 30 2012 2:01AM
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Take1_Images
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No, I understand. I was just explaining my reasoning. And i appreciate the tips. The stickers near the bindings I have had to replace various times because of wear and tear. The skis cross a lot at those points and a lot more is going on around the bindings. Because of the quicker wear and tear around the bindings I just put cheap stickers there that are simple and easy to replace. No hate at all man. Just having a conversation. Haha.
Oct 30 2012 2:44AM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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won't stay forever, but it's a better use for a die cut than sitting in a drawer
Oct 30 2012 6:07PM
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milk_man
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If you put them on theyll be a pain to get off if you get tired of them
Oct 30 2012 7:24PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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Die-cuts have stayed on the longest by far in my experience. Some of mine have been on for 3 years. It depends where you put them on the ski as well.

I have NS, Level 1, and such on some skis. All of them have the UVMOC logo on them though...gotta represent the organisation.
Oct 30 2012 7:59PM
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Plankton
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how do you like them?
Oct 30 2012 10:07PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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are those race bindings?
Oct 30 2012 10:36PM
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Plankton
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yup, i just took them in today to get new ones though
Oct 30 2012 10:42PM
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BMillerrr
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a few little ones, not really bout that life though
Oct 30 2012 10:48PM
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lukewalnuts
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personally I like to keep sticker simple on everything I have, not plastered...


but to each their own
Oct 30 2012 10:56PM
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SkiBarx1
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Definately depends.. What type of stickers youre using and how many youre looking to put on. Personally, I put maybe 1, 2, or 3 stickers max on my skis, and make them look really good. None of that messy slap on air bubble stuff, really try and make it look good. Other than those pre-cautions, go for it. They add alot of quality to you're skis and can make them really sick
Oct 30 2012 11:48PM
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Mdiamond
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Neat job. Really love what you did.
Oct 31 2012 6:16AM
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3rik
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Yeah definitely use a hair dryer or a lighter after you're done basically to melt it to your ski, it works, but it obviously makes them much more difficult to remove.

Make sure you don't go overload and don't put every single company on there, show some brand loyalty and keep it minimal.
Dec 15 2012 11:37PM
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No.Quarter
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Lighter?
Dec 16 2012 1:11AM
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3rik
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Yes, just hold it far enough away that it's not going to burn anything. just an alternate way to melt vinyl to your skis.
Dec 16 2012 12:20PM
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No.Quarter
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Cool, ive never thought of that
Dec 16 2012 12:48PM
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andrewblackie
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I like to keep my skis pretty clean, i'll only put a really nice graphic/logo on it. From my experience, any type of sticker will just chip on your skis.

...but I'd have to say, if you really feel the need to start a thread with this topic, you should probably focus more on your skiing and less on fucking stickers.
Dec 16 2012 2:46PM
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