Voile snakeskins are way cheaper than other skins? Anyone tried them or know about if they work? Durability? Can be trimmed? Huh?
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11-17-2004, 12:40 PM #1
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Info on Voile Snakeskins?
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11-17-2004, 12:46 PM #2
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That's a damn good question, as I am in the market for skins too.
I looked on their USA website and it looked like the widest was 68mm. Is there a wider snake skin available?"Have fun, get a flyrod, and give the worm dunkers the finger when you start double hauling." ~Lumpy
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11-17-2004, 01:34 PM #3
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THEY SUCK!!!
Why do you think eveybody uses real skins?
Cheap as about all you can say about them.KIR!
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11-17-2004, 01:37 PM #4
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go here - http://www.bdel.com/gear/backcountry/clipfix.php - don't look back
Originally Posted by Downbound Train
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11-17-2004, 02:31 PM #5
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They really suck.... a lot.
Don't bother with themMy dog did not bite your dog, your dog bit first, and I don't have a dog.
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11-17-2004, 02:57 PM #6
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Go ahead and buy them. Just be aware that after your first day of use, you will be back at the shop buyng some real skins. They absolutely suck ass.
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11-17-2004, 03:02 PM #7
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Alrighty then!
I'm back to my orig. choice between G3's and BD's. Any suggestion between the two?"Have fun, get a flyrod, and give the worm dunkers the finger when you start double hauling." ~Lumpy
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11-17-2004, 03:19 PM #8
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My recent results from experimenting with my skins:
Ascension Glidelite/G3 - if using on multiple pairs of slightly different length skis, or on twin tips.
Ascension ClipFix - One rig, Non-twin tip.
As far as diff. between Glidelite and G3, I can't tell any after having used both. G3s feel a little more durable, like the purple Ascensions.
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11-17-2004, 03:58 PM #9
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Snakeskins suck. Don't ever.
Mgear.com has 95mm Clipfix for $80. These will be wide enough for many skis, and not that much of a sacrifice.
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11-18-2004, 11:01 AM #10
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I'd actually say they have their place -- as a last-resort for old-school straight skis you don't want to sink more than $20 into. Yes, glide sucks. Yes, they'll wear out quickly, especially on eastern ice. But if you can snag a used pair cheap -- if you know what you're getting into -- they might be OK.
FYI, for my fatter skis, it's clipfix all the way.
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11-18-2004, 12:40 PM #11
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That was as of Monday - seems to have disapeared Originally Posted by Highway Star
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