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Jakelapham
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Hi,
I just picked up a pair of 2014 line chronics (incredible ski by the way), and have a question.
Will I need to detune the edges for rails? I mainly hit boxes but am now migrating to rails. Not keen on doing so since I ski the mountain regularly.
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Jul 3 2013 8:42AM
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a_burger
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Line's edges are the same as any other ski, so you may need to detune them. If you've been hitting boxes a lot already I think they may be good, you still may want to detune underfoot a bit though
Jul 3 2013 9:17AM
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JibUrNut
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Where did you just pick up a pair of 2014's?
Jul 3 2013 6:55PM
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Calb3rt
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^ i am guessing somewhere in Australia or NZ.

detuning edges is not necessary but you can if you really want to/ makes you feel more comfortable.  I usually run a gummy stone on the edges underfoot really quick if i feel like they are catching a little too much but sometimes i just let them detune on their own.
Jul 3 2013 7:36PM
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Stose
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If you're hitting boxes no problem then don't detune them. They naturally detune by skiing and rails will feel the same as boxes
Jul 3 2013 8:12PM
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GaleTheSnail
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detune them underfoot and you wont really feel a difference when your not in the park, and it will prevent your edges from cracking as fast.
Jul 3 2013 8:30PM
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Jakelapham
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Australia! ESS board store in Jindabyne
Jul 3 2013 10:32PM
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7springsprod
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Yup this, but others were suggesting to do a natural de-tune, it is still possible to get some edge cracks on boxes if there is metal on metal contact. So it's not a bad idea to get an underfoot tune. If you know the guys at the shop they should do it for free. Mine did.
Jul 4 2013 7:57PM
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TripleBlack
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You will feel a difference (unless the snow is never hard/icy) ... but you have to choose between rails and edges. Even if you don't detune them underfoot, the rails will dull and/or destroy your edges.

It's nearly impossible to keep your edges sharp underfoot (where it matters most) if you're skiing rails. Most park skiers either have a separate pair of skis for all-mountain skiing or decide that it's worth giving up good edge hold on hard snow so they can ski rails.

Jul 4 2013 8:25PM
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Jul 4 2013 8:27PM
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Jakelapham
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Thanks everyone!
Jul 6 2013 8:47AM
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DosasNMimosas
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i have two pairs of line skis (masterminds and TCs) started sliding rails with them prob a day after i first used them, no issues
Jul 6 2013 9:15AM
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