Different ski for training & racing

Is there any benefit paddling the same model ski however using the fibre glass ski layup for training and the carbon ski for racing. Thanks

The glass ski will be more durable so obviously training with it will save you money in the long run. Also, going to a lighter ski for racing after training with a heavier one will make it feel even lighter and you will probably gain more strength training in the heavy one.

Whether you will have the discipline to use your heavy ski when the light one is sitting in its rack looking at you is a different story though!

I agree with Andrew but must add that you should practice with the carbon ski at least once a week as it will behave differently in the water to the glass ski.

It's a myth. Train with what you race on. Have fun training rather than struggling on something heavy. Anyway, who wants to lug heavy skis on and off cars!?!?

Buy the fast light ski.
If you want to increase the resistance when training, just tie a bungy cord around the ski about a foot in front of your feet. It'll destroy the laminar flow.
You can also try dragging weeds with your rudder. I seem to do that a lot.

I train on my heavy spec ski and race on light ocean ski and it I think it makes my paddling better. I seem to have more to give at the end of the race as the muscles have been lugging around a heavy ski in training, I agree with the earlier comment that you should training on your race at least once each week.