wtf it's like the total opposite, I know at least 4-5 persons including me that own domains, who are from east coast(shred rails all year long)and we are all aggressive skier and like to destroy our skis and none of us was able to break any edges or snap them(other than me). after 2 years of shredding rails non-stop there was a little ammount of topsheet chipping. I would really recommand the domain if you are a park rat who like rails and want a really durable ski.