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- From: leo@wk69.nas.nasa.gov (Leo Dagum)
- Subject: Re: A question of vanity
- References: <Bzrsy3.G8n@apollo.hp.com> <1992Dec27.160036.4701@linus.mitre.org>
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- Organization: NAS, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California
- Date: Mon, 28 Dec 92 17:25:02 GMT
- Message-ID: <1992Dec28.172502.27284@nas.nasa.gov>
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- In article <Bzrsy3.G8n@apollo.hp.com> cloyd_j@apollo.hp.com (John Cloyd) writes:
- >
- >I'm thinking of putting that 'Ski Saver' protective
- >tape stuff on our boards before we use them, to
- >keep that pretty (and functionless) topskin lookin'
- >good. Has anyone tried this stuff ? Does it work ?
- >Can it be removed later (like if it gets all ripped
- >and mangled ?) Will the lack of gouges, scratches
- >and chunks make lift companions lose respect for
- >me ?
-
- Personally, I'm nervous about new skis until the topskins get gouged and
- scratched. Thieves generally prefer new looking skis because they can sell
- them more easily. Once my new skis no longer look new, I can rest easy
- since they no longer are an attractive target.
-
- Leo Dagum
-