i owned a pair forever and i finally got the 2013 k2 domains!! My other ones died after 2 and half years!my top sheet was never a problem for me, it really only gets banged up if you crash on a rail hard and land on the top sheet or if you take it threw the woods alot because the trees hit it!! but it was a really solid ski for me and i love them! there not really heavy, they feel heavy in your hands but when you put them on your feet they feel amazing! very poppy, light, and stable and i recommend them to you, you will love them best ski ever. And there indestructible they are such a strong ski with 3.5 edges and great base! you dont gotta worry about them! BUY THEM