 Poster: A snowHead
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reading some of the other threads this problem came to mind.
At what point do you say that an edge is nolonger able to be sharpened (and i dont mean as you fly over a cliff asyou havent been able to stop/turn on ice.
Is it thickness of edge ? or is it juct the feeling that you dont have the control you nad when they were new.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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It's the point when there is insufficient edge metal left, to allow removal of further edge material through filing and still remain of a viable thickness.
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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?
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is that type of ski dependent or how well the edge is held in the base. i only ask is in the past i have had one set of skis written off as the edger has snapped in half just under the foot and on a second pair the edge pull out the side under the foot for about 3 inch in lenth but with no break.
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ntfarmer, Don't ask this lot! They always buy the latest, super-duper skis long before their edges have worn out. 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Normal edge filing is done to the vertical sides only. By removing metal, the edges become thinner and therefore weaker. Grinding the bases as well as loosing base material, thin the edges in the horizontal plane also. Edges rely on the base material also to hold them in place. If the base material is thin, damage is more likely to done to the edges also, as any scrapes will more easily penetrate to the level where the edges are fixed.
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ntfarmer, If they're 13/14 years old, they'll be knackered anyway. They deteriorate just through age. I wouldn't use a ski more than 5/6 years old. Plus ski design & technique has moved on so much, you'll be amazed how much easier a modern ski is to use.
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the ski i have are getting on for 13/14 years
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ntfarmer, What! Go forth and buy some new skis. You deserve some. (And you know you want to really )
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Sage, Good advice, he needs new boots as well
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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colour is not inportant. it what they ski like that important to me. yes and the boot fund is growing ready for a visit to CEM.
with ref to the ski thread relating to cost are boots cheeper on the internet or from europe esp. with exchange rate at the moment?
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I think petemillis is the resident expert on buying boots off the internet, IIRC he found they were so cheap he bought 2 pairs.
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You know it makes sense.
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| FenlandSkier wrote: |
| I think petemillis .... bought 2 pairs. |
Well, I would say, "Why, has he got four feet?"
But then I just know I'd get a rude answer ....
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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FenlandSkier I dont know how CEM works but i assume that he would have to look at the plates of meat before advising on boot for me. This would mean two trips which might offset saving of net.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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ntfarmer, CEM works by having a look at your feet, having a measure up, telling you what boot will fit, then sending you to wherever has the boot you need, then bringing them back for fitting and footbeds, etc. So yes, 2 trips, unless Beans in Bicester have what you need in which case you can do it all in a day.
Bonfire time for those skis though.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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ntfarmer, I've seen Fences & Garden Bench's made from skis, but for just 1 pair Bonfire or Dump is the only way.
Get rid of them.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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but their over 700 miles away
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ntfarmer,
Don't listen to everyone those 14 year old skis will soon be all the fashion and sooner or later someone will suggest a Snowheads Retro Bash with old straight skis and neon fartbag suits.
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| fatbob wrote: |
ntfarmer,
Don't listen to everyone those 14 year old skis will soon be all the fashion and sooner or later someone will suggest a Snowheads Retro Bash with old straight skis and neon fartbag suits. |
Can you honestly imagine the fine upstanding folk who are  turning up to a bash with fartbags in their luggage?
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fatbob, I've got a pair of 1980 Hexcel's in my loft. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Spyderman, not by chance the blue ice model with four edges per ski?
fatbob, philistine! But that's alright, I've several NOS pairs 195cm-210cm that have yet to see a binding jig.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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comprex, No, sadly not just a pair of Mirage's. Got them down the other day, can't believe how light they were, especially as they were 190's. Fancied a set of Pintails at the time, but funds didn't allow.
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You know it makes sense.
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poor skis after years of good service can i really discard them so crually
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You sound like my husband, who needs counselling after throwing out a pair of 10 year old shoes he bought for nine and sixpence.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| pam w wrote: |
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poor skis after years of good service can i really discard them so crually
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You sound like my husband, who needs counselling after throwing out a pair of 10 year old shoes he bought for nine and sixpence. |
I dont think ntfarmer will ever actually throw a pair of ski's away he just hides them from Mrs ntfarmer!!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I have still got my 1st skis from 25 years ago. Recently moved out of my parents and they made me take all my old skis with me or they'd skip them. Hmm really should get shut. Its a bit excessive really.
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