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by Jack-UK-Rider
Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:46 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Budget Skis
Replies: 3
Views: 3050

Budget Skis

As mentioned before am making pair of skis for my technology project.

Am not bothered about quality just how to make the cheapest set possible since i won't be able to test them out on real snow. I have all the tools required but need information on materials

Many Thanks

Jack
by Jack-UK-Rider
Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Skis For the Dry Ski Slope
Replies: 18
Views: 11717

i think he is trying to ask if it is beneficial to make the ski "edge high" not rockered. i think i know what you mean man. base grinding issues would be a concern. he wants "rocker" width wise? i dunno Basically am after a ski with no edges, so the instead of having a mould at ...
by Jack-UK-Rider
Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:44 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Skis For the Dry Ski Slope
Replies: 18
Views: 11717

Looks interesting.... With global warming is this the future of skiing/riding? I imagine falling on it has to hurt. :| Can you actually carve a turn on it or do you slide into a turn?? I teach skiing and we generally teach skiers to roll both skis up on edge and carve a nice arching line. Is it pos...
by Jack-UK-Rider
Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:25 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Skis For the Dry Ski Slope
Replies: 18
Views: 11717

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Jack :)
by Jack-UK-Rider
Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:03 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Skis For the Dry Ski Slope
Replies: 18
Views: 11717

Skis For the Dry Ski Slope

For my technology project i have decided to design a set of skis specifically for dry ski slope use since theres not many mountains in England :( I have a couple of ideas but would like to get some more info on certain aspects. Firstly am curious to see whether if you would be able to bend the sidew...