How long do skis keep their pop

Bensun

Bensun

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I have been using a pair from 2008 but overall they are not that worn. the top sheet and base are good with only a couple minor cuts.

-I humbly apologize if this is a stupid question.

 
this is a very subjective question as every ski is constructed differently and every skier utilizes these devices in a different way, thus abusing their equipment in different manners and to different extents.

Also, you are skiing this ski the entire time, no one else is in the equation, therefor you are slowly adapting to its slow metamorphosis into a limp noodle. Due to the slow change, you never really notice its inability to provide its initial characteristics.

At least thats what I think.

 
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It's actually really not a stupid question. It definitely depends on the ski, and the brand of ski. Skis definitely lose their life. I have a pair of Maiden AKs that I bought in 2006 that I use as my rock skis now and I noticed a few years ago they got really soft and don't have nearly as much response or pop as they used to.
 
Don't think this is a stupid question at all..

It's not like I know for sure, but I believe that it would have to be a noticable break in your ski for them to "loose thier pop"..I Think as long as the ski has it's initial shape and is'nt warped or something like that, they still "have pop". They may not be as strong or crisp, but they will serve purpose.

 
They usually keep it until it expires. Unless it's Coca Cola, then they keep it even after the expiration date
 
Agree, not a stupid question in the slightest. Very valid.

It totally depends on the ski. I remember old Salomon Foils (which I LOVED) were foam core so were poppy as a motherfucker and super duper light... but they lost it fast.

The big thing is you don't really notice it because it loses it slowly and consistently. If you were to try your exact same skis yet brand new, you'd likely be shocked at how different they fell.

Its all about the materials and the various properties they have. This is where you can go deep on the tech inside your skis and find what has the right mixture of performance, weight and durability that suits your needs.

 
Also depends a lot on how many times a year you use the skis. A ski from 2008 that a kid rides 10 times a year will last a lot more years than the same ski being used 50 times a year. I have an old pair of AR6's from 2008 that i will still ski from time to time. They have become quiet noodlie cause i used to use the shit out of them.
 
So if it directly depends on the core used what type is known/ believed to be the most durable?

I don't know much about the construction of skis but was also wondering how the flex of a ski effects the longevity of its pop. Would a flexier ski (like the afterbang which I think to be less poppy) lose its pop faster than a stiffer ski (like the Ar7- which is possibly more poppy)?

^ That might be confusing but I think it makes sense
 
If you are skiing aggressively, a good guideline is 100 ski days, after that the skis performance is drastically affected by core breakdown. That being said, I have almost 350 days on my 2009 Armada AR6s and I still love them and ride them everyday, but they ski completely differently than they did during there first 100 ish days
 
That sounds pretty realistic to me. I did the same thing with some old AR5's by the way. They were super flexible and fun near the end of their lifetime, but I preferred them when they were more solid.
 
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