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Side Edge Angles.
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

I just found this on Epic...

http://forums.epicski.com/archive/index.php?t-23494.html

Quote:
Shaped skis with a 1 degree side edge are useless if one plans on using the sidecut to carve a turn on anything other than powder or non-compacted snow. Turn initiation is identical whether you have 1 or 3 on the side edge. It's the carving or middle and end phase of the turn where 3 degree is superior over 1 degree. 3 degree side offers the best mix of edge penetration and resistance to keep your skis lively yet secure when on the edge.
The difference in offset from 1 to 3 over a rise of 2mm of side edge is minimal. However its effect on your skiing will be profound.
I can say with the utmost certainty, if one believes everything the manufacturer states regarding tuning their brand with a 1 degree side edge, will definitely not get their money's worth of that purchase whether you're a novice or an expert.


What do you reckon? Do side edge angles have that much impact?
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

yes

more effect is from how they are edged. If you use a plastic tool with a huge cut file @ 87, I guarentee that a well prepped and diamond stoned edge for both base and side at (89 say) will be better. It is about the smoothness of the edge,and depending on your style/experiance possiblysome tip/tail detuning.

The base edge (bevel) is usually much more important in the skis "feel"

personally, I like 0.5 base bevel, and to use a 3 side (87 degree in euro speak).
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

Sharkymark wrote:

What do you reckon? Do side edge angles have that much impact?


I reckon they've got too much time on their hands Very Happy
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