PVC vs. Metal

[exit32]

I recently made my backyard setup and it works great. Except for the PVC rails. They're so slick that it's barely possible to pedal and spin out of them. Any tips on how to make them a little more like real metal rails or make it easier to spin out of them.

I'm hoping to get more PVC from a construction site today, so we'll see if that one will be better.

**This thread was edited on Jul 11th 2024 at 9:43:36am

 

[weastcoat]

Just keep using them, your edges will start to shave down the pvc and make it a little rougher / grippier. I’m the same way, I hate mega slick rails and love a grippier, sticky rail but it’ll make you a better skier honestly.

 

[fabbe]

good to know.

 

[STEEZUS_CHRI5T]

I've never had this problem. Maybe scrape off any wax on your skis

 

[mrk127]

-Detune your edges underfoot

-Keep hitting the rail, PVC takes a short period to break in.

And the reality is, PVC just feels a little different than metal but as you improve you will be able to switch between both of them effortlessly.

Let's see a picture of your setup!

 

[exit32]

[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1094757/IMG-2820-mov[/video]

Video of the flat down pvc rail has arrived.

 

[Casey]

They might have some UV resistant coating on them you might try sanding the PVC a little bit to remove that glossy sheen.

I’ve never tried this but in my head it seems like it would help

 

[weatcoast]

looks like the average age of an NS user

[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1094757/IMG-2820-mov[/video]

Video of the flat down pvc rail has arrived.

 

[deac]

[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1094757/IMG-2820-mov[/video]

Video of the flat down pvc rail has arrived.

didn't even space out the msnow

 

[weatcoast]

also why tf would you put a flat-down that levels with the ground..cant even practice spins off

didn't even space out the msnow

 

[deac]

also why tf would you put a flat-down that levels with the ground..cant even practice spins off

change your name

 

[weatcoast]

Fuck u

change your name

 

[weastcoat]

Fuck u

He right

 

[bertBertson]

Nice setup! Honestly, your difficulty spinning out of the feature looks like it has more to do with how fast you're going and the fact that the last section is a down. Try spinning it around and hitting it as an up-flat, or even adding another flat section on the end. You're really hitting that fast for a pvc lol.

 

[SteezyYeeter]

He right

ngl bro it's hella confusing lol

 

[weastcoat]

ngl bro it's hella confusing lol

Ones got negative karma

 

[SteezyYeeter]

Ones got negative karma

yeah but it always be a min before im like realizing n shiz