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VIshnu durability?

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Jacob.millz
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is it a possibility to ride vishnus for 2 seasons, because I have seen many different things on their durability, or should I spend the extra Money and ge On3p?
Mar 13 2023 8:56AM
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SchizoSkier
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Vishnus aren’t that durable, they probably won’t last 2 seasons
Mar 13 2023 9:04AM
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Newsheepers
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du·ra·ble

/ˈdo͝orəb(ə)l/












adjective









able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing


"vishnu's are not durable"







Similar:



long-lasting





hardwearing





heavy-duty





tough





resistant
Mar 13 2023 9:21AM
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MaimHelp
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SchizoSkierVishnus aren’t that durable, they probably won’t last 2 seasons


If you take care of them you can easily get 2-3 seasons out of a pair. From my understanding you don’t take care of your skis that’s why your daddy buys you a new couple pairs every season
Mar 13 2023 9:22AM
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SchizoSkier
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MaimHelpIf you take care of them you can easily get 2-3 seasons out of a pair. From my understanding you don’t take care of your skis that’s why your daddy buys you a new couple pairs every season


I buy all my own shit and unlike you I actually ski hard and do real tricks, which is why my skis don’t last
Mar 13 2023 9:32AM
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Jacob.millz
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SchizoSkierI buy all my own shit and unlike you I actually ski hard and do real tricks, which is why my skis don’t last


do you think I should full detune to try and prevent very serious edge cracks?
Mar 13 2023 9:39AM
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SchizoSkier
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Jacob.millzdo you think I should full detune to try and prevent very serious edge cracks?


U should be detuning ur skis no matter what so u don’t die on rails tbh but yeah It should help u not get edge cracks
Mar 13 2023 9:46AM
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Scoops1415
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about to end my second season on wet pluses. IMO they’ve held up like a dream. Top sheet still looks immaculate but I’ve lost a bunch of edge underfoot. That’s just going to happen tho. Also it didn’t happen until like the last two weeks of this season.
Mar 13 2023 10:19AM
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Vish-shoe
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I’ve ridden my Vishnus for the past 30 years
Mar 13 2023 10:40AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Yes. If they’re a park ski, I have switched to setting a base bevel (I can’t remember if i did 2 or 1.5 degree) and then detuning and polishing underfoot.
Jacob.millzdo you think I should full detune to try and prevent very serious edge cracks?
Mar 13 2023 10:53AM
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Newsheepers
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Vish-shoeI’ve ridden my Vishnus for the past 30 years




These are my granpas from when he served in the iraq
Mar 13 2023 10:56AM
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skiP.E.I.
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If you're hitting rails every day it doesn't matter what skis you get, they aren't going to last.
Mar 13 2023 11:02AM
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Jacob.millz
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BradFiAusNzCoCaYes. If they’re a park ski, I have switched to setting a base bevel (I can’t remember if i did 2 or 1.5 degree) and then detuning and polishing underfoot.


What is polishing underfoot
Mar 13 2023 11:16AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Using a gummy stone and then Diamond stones or fine grit sandpaper to make your work smooth. This is after you detune with a file
Jacob.millzWhat is polishing underfoot
Mar 13 2023 11:54AM
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KilaTsunami
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I guess the ppl that ride them really fuckin beat on them, and don’t take care of any maintenance. They’re just negligent. Mine are on their second season rn and still look great, tops and bottoms. Any minor damage I see, I address right away. I’ll easily get another 2/3 seasons on them.
Mar 13 2023 12:01PM
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Icant_kfed
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Jacob.millzdo you think I should full detune to try and prevent very serious edge cracks?


You have to do it right, mine were detuned very poorly and cracked that day, after being ok from a couple light park days with sharp ish edges
Mar 13 2023 2:02PM
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steez_apprentice
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Jacob.millzis it a possibility to ride vishnus for 2 seasons, because I have seen many different things on their durability, or should I spend the extra Money and ge On3p?


yes, but you HAVE to take care of them. I know someone with wides that got 10 edge cracks so far this year with a core shot and a smoked edge on the nose. If you don’t use a gummy stone or properly detune them there is a chance they can get fucked up. Emmett has great advice that he sends you with every pair tho
Mar 13 2023 2:04PM
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KilaTsunami
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Jacob.millzdo you think I should full detune to try and prevent very serious edge cracks?


Yes. Emmet went live once saying full detune the entire edge, and then took a massive bastard file from tip to tail like 8 times.
Mar 13 2023 8:24PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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Very. I bought a 4 year old pair last year and they are still running (I sold them but homie has been beating the shit outta them and they r still good) and hopefully plan to have my plusses forever
Mar 13 2023 10:31PM
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Coochieman7
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BradFiAusNzCoCaYes. If they’re a park ski, I have switched to setting a base bevel (I can’t remember if i did 2 or 1.5 degree) and then detuning and polishing underfoot.


You nerd, just use the side of a screwdriver
Mar 14 2023 9:17PM
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Newsheepers
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Coochieman7You nerd, just use the side of a screwdriver


that would take 2 years
Mar 14 2023 9:34PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Obviously you’ve never had an edge high ski. Screwdriver ain’t gonna fix that
Coochieman7You nerd, just use the side of a screwdriver
Mar 14 2023 10:04PM
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