DO PVC JIBS/RAILS RUIN SKIS?

[LINEdUp]

I'm building a pvc rail in my backyard and was gonna hit it with some brand new chronics and ar7s. Should i be worried about damage being done to my skis, other then normal rail damage. Any tips and valid responses = +k.

Thanks

 

[roddy116]

i wouldnt use brand spankin new skis in your backyard, but it shouldnt ruin it as bad as like a summer jib.

 

[aquinn]

I'd say its less damage than a metal rail

 

[SmallShortino]

i was wondering the same thing

 

[loganimlach]

NO THEY DO NOT, THEY ARE PLASTIC AND YOUR SKI EDGES ARE METAL.

 

[LINEdUp]

the skis are grounded a bit on the center edge underfoot, its not like im gonna catch edges easier

 

[LINEdUp]

i can't tell if you're angry or very certain about your point

 

[Sp3dx]

This. Your skis will do more damage to the PVC than anything the PVC will do to your skis.

 

[rzarector]

no your skis will be fine. PVC tube is probably the safest thing you can slide on.

 

[loganimlach]

just returning the urgency of your thread title my friend.

 

[LINEdUp]

alright thanks for the help guys, and thanks ye i guess im guilty

 

[thejackal1177]

they still put pressure on existing cracks. if you have been on alot of metal rails and then go to a pvc the pressure in gripping an edge alone could bust an edge out. its happend to me.

 

[Pikachu.]

if you have a turf run in the turf may be the thing that you need to wory about because it could take off a very small layer of base each time you drop in (and it scrapes off wax fast)

 

[ForeverYung]

Almost all skis are set to self destruct as soon as the come with in 10 feet of PVC, so that's a no go on your build OP

 

[LINEdUp]

i don't have turf, tbh this is a winter setup and i can't afford turf

 

[LINEdUp]

ok so every1 tells me im good, but this guy tells me its a no go? why is this

 

[bnewbs6]

It's a relatively dumb setting on skis. But yes unfortunately he is right...

 

[Randy_Quench]

go for it. think about how many people ski pvc.. if there was a problem with using pvc people would make rails out of something else.

 

[rzarector]

don't worry there is a way around this problem.

you have to set the DIN on your bindings to the max, toe and heelpiece. this demagnetizes the self destruct chip in your skis.

 

[LINEdUp]

LMAO man i didnt take that self destruct thing literally! better watch out for the fireworks under my feet kk thanks can't wait to film this thing

 

[k-fred]

ive been using my brand new domains for the whole summer on my setup and the base and edges are still in perfect condition other than cosmetic scratches...

 

[Jiberfish]

I have a pvc rail and it is way easier on your skis than normal metal rails. As long as you have a landing in grass or turf and not like rocks you should be fine haha

 

[STEEZUS_CHRI5T]

heck no. its just plastic and normal rails are made of metal. Although in the backyard you do tend to beat up your skis a bit more.

 

[450out.]

Just make sure your skis are waxed so your not just sliding right on your bases, and you should be fine. Just don't jump onto rocks or shit. Cause rocks will wreck your bases and shit is smelly.

 

[funkykid200]

no, but i wouldn't use super new skis. Also you need to wax them after they are on carpet and grass, grass will make them sticky. if you use soap to make the ramp slikker it is bad for the base, i use wd40

 

[LINEdUp]

theres a dirty urban set up near my house, tall metal box tranny to a square edge bike rack, should that be waxed cuz im down to hit that

 

[AnthonyWalsh]

ur skis arent gonna get hurt at all, be more worried of the pvc getting fucked