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by farrellj
Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: re-stiffening
Replies: 4
Views: 2779

okay so i was somehow able to split the skis and i said screw it , can't get any worse so i re-epoxied using the correct amounts of resin/hardner and re pressed and they came out a little stiffer but now i know they won't just delam on me half way down the hill. I think i made the cores just too thi...
by farrellj
Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: re-stiffening
Replies: 4
Views: 2779

core is 2-10-2 ash and poplar mix, with UHMP sidewalls, with one layer 22 oz tri-ax fiberglass on either side of the core, I used west systems as i'm not using heating blankets etc. they are 111-88-111 dimensions with a bunch or early rise in tip and tail. I may have to try that sprit apart idea, I'...
by farrellj
Fri Mar 08, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: re-stiffening
Replies: 4
Views: 2779

re-stiffening

Alright, so I'm on to my third pair of skis and the first two have been ridable but definitely much to improve on. This third pair everything looks good and visually how i wont it, but i have a feeling i didnt use enough hardener and the skis are literally noodles in the tips and tails. The centre i...
by farrellj
Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: One piece or two?
Replies: 5
Views: 3793

Thanks man. makes a lot of sense now that you say, didn't want to get to the finish product to be like "nooo why did i do that?!?"
by farrellj
Wed Sep 26, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: One piece or two?
Replies: 5
Views: 3793

One piece or two?

Okay, so the skis im building have a lot of rocker. they are a symetrical park ski 111-88-111. I want to be able to butter and all that fun stuff. Jumps at local mountains only get as big as 45 footers so being super stiff for landings isnt totally necessairy. i have 22oz triaxial fiberglass. Should...
by farrellj
Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Canadian Friendly
Replies: 0
Views: 2272

Canadian Friendly

Is there any suppliers that are either in Canada preferably or ship to canada without the use of a paypal? This would make things so much easier !