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by uncski
Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Twizz 2012/2013
Replies: 165
Views: 77947

Longtime lurker, but am really intrigued by the honeycomb. I saw that Salomon added the honeycomb to their tips and tails in the Rocker 2 last season. I think they've added the honeycomb to replace the tip/tail spacers to provide more strength through the tip without adding too much weight. Not sure...
by uncski
Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Our first try.
Replies: 56
Views: 31447

Just looking at the press I'm wondering about the vertical tubes that are holding the top from the bottom. Are you concerned about that at all? I'm just curious because I've never seen it done like that.
by uncski
Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:37 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: 3-D base profiles
Replies: 14
Views: 6485

I'm guessing that the 3d base allows for there to be less contact width (new term???) which could allow the board to have better carving hardpack performance. Could allow the board to have 2 different turning radii. 1 in hard pack when the thinner portion of the base touches and 1 in powder where th...
by uncski
Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Top Cassette
Replies: 22
Views: 13423

found a blog with a guy building capped skis in an interesting way. he presses a traditional ski but without a topsheet, cuts the flashing, bevels the sidewalls and then applies the topsheet in a second pressing. the cap is achieved simply by putting foam sheets on top of the laminate. here's his b...
by uncski
Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: Test and Trip Reports: How Did They Work?
Topic: Section8 2011-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 11109

Awesome!
by uncski
Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Top Cassette
Replies: 22
Views: 13423

I completely agree, unfortunately the "perfect ski" to me isn't attainable without precise 3d cnc'd templates. Thus trying to cut corners :D Maybe I need to get some "basic" builds under my belt before I start working on my dream ski.
by uncski
Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:09 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Ski Press
Replies: 14
Views: 11560

Like Nate said, 17 inches will give you around 430mm of working room. If you're building a pair of skis wider than that... let me know where you ski, I'd love to move there.
by uncski
Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: Test and Trip Reports: How Did They Work?
Topic: STOKE THREAD
Replies: 85
Views: 64854

Today was not the worst day skiing I've ever had. Sunny, deep powder in the Alpental backcountry, basically nobody on the chairlifts. Here is one from me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia2OjRkuRa4 And here is one from Kevin (he's also on homemade skis): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC_93D6MZdY&a...
by uncski
Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:47 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Top Cassette
Replies: 22
Views: 13423

Thanks Matt! Like most people I'm probably trying to over think the initial build and need to just build and learn from trial and error.
by uncski
Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: How are you cutting you're p-tex?
Replies: 25
Views: 11972

twizzstyle wrote:Richuk was getting steel templates cut out by lasers or water jets if I recall correctly. And was using the cutoffs in the cassette, which is pretty killer.
That's a damn good idea.
by uncski
Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:45 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Top Cassette
Replies: 22
Views: 13423

Thanks Desmond! Though I'd like to have a shop like that one day, I don't know if cnc'd cassettes will be in the budget from day 1. We'll see if I can find a local that will do it for cheap, beer or free. :D
by uncski
Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:17 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Top Cassette
Replies: 22
Views: 13423

Never mind, I think you're right that they are using the rubber top to get the cap in a press. I wonder if you could use a softer rubber that would conform without having the shape cut into it.
by uncski
Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Top Cassette
Replies: 22
Views: 13423

That rubber top mold was used for a vacuum setup though correct? Sorry the pictures are quite confusing as it seems they are going through their standard press method as well as a vacuum setup to create the cap ski (not speaking french probably doesn't help). I was hoping to find a way to use rubber...
by uncski
Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:02 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Top Cassette
Replies: 22
Views: 13423

Appreciate the reply! Eventually I'll get to building a press and trying it out, wish I could contribute more in the meantime.
by uncski
Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:16 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Top Cassette
Replies: 22
Views: 13423

Top Cassette

Been reading these forums for what seems like ages now. Would have liked to start building a press and learn hands on like many of you have done, however I live in North Carolina and would like to be closer to a ski hill to test prototypes other than the 15 days a year I spend out west. I ride Armad...