im almost positive that my resort doesnt require brakes. and if they do, i could get out of getting into trouble because i work there. i will be using the ski for mostly inbounds and hopefully some more bc skiing than last season. i want to have brakes because of when im putting on my skis on a groomed slope and stuff like that. the tape thing sounds like a good idea, but that will be last resort. but you think that i should crank my din. since i could always go back to and use my 4frnts, id rather lose a ski and lose a season. in any bc situation, id also rather lose the ski than brake a leg. if i break my leg, then its atleast $500 for ski patrol to come and get me out. proformed skis shouldnt be over $400.