Lightweight slides prone to damage?

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TomWest
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by TomWest »

Are lightweight slides like the 2b Jigs Whigham model and others that use a lighter and I would assume, thinner material to make them lighter, for supposedly faster action, more prone to damage? Are slide replacements a reality with that type of trombone?

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Thrawn22
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by Thrawn22 »

A plastic hanger fell a couple of feet on to my 5H slide and dinged it.

LW slides allow you to feel imperfections more.
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Matt_K
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by Matt_K »

Typically light weight just means no oversleeves. It can also mean nickel liters instead of brass. Nickel is actually more durable but more difficult to repair.
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Blabberbucket
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by Blabberbucket »

As far as I am aware... most manufacturer's lightweight slides will typically use the same tubes as a standard weight slide, but without the oversleeves. This leaves them vulnerable to wear at contact points, but the same otherwise.
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Driswood
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by Driswood »

[quote="Matt K"]Typically light weight just means no oversleeves. It can also mean nickel liters instead of brass. Nickel is actually more durable but more difficult to repair.[/quote]

Yep. My ‘57 6H had the oversleeves removed. It’s very light and fast.
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GabrielRice
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by GabrielRice »

No, for the reasons given above.
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TomWest
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by TomWest »

Thank you all for your help, I appreciate it.
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Leanit
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by Leanit »

The outers dent easier, but they don't tend to go out of alignment more than any other. Just be careful.
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Macbone1
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by Macbone1 »

Modern slides also have really tight tolerances compared to the vintage ones. Healthy ones do feel smoother because of that - it's worth it. And yes, be careful.