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- Sat May 08, 2021 9:55 am
- Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
- Topic: Polyester fleece or fleecing a carbon fiber ski
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7028
Re: Polyester fleece or fleecing a carbon fiber ski
Thanks for all the replies! As a follow up, the method of adding in an extra layer in the delaminated area has worked so far. I had a shorter season and took it easier than most due to an injury, but from what I an tell I believe it will hold just fine. I feel that my issue was with the wet-out of t...
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 1:50 pm
- Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
- Topic: Skis... with a TWIST!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2849
Skis... with a TWIST!
Skis that come out twisted. I know this is a fairly common issue that people have and I know how to avoid the issue, but what I don't know is how do skis with a twist ride? Horribly, right? I had the brilliant idea to mold a pair in an old school x-country style press for some reason, didn't really ...
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 12:48 pm
- Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
- Topic: Polyester fleece or fleecing a carbon fiber ski
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7028
Re: Polyester fleece or fleecing a carbon fiber ski
Thanks for all the replies, I went ahead and just slapped some 11 oz fiberglass in there as no one near me carries anything of lesser weight. Haven't had a chance to test it out yet as I did it right before all the hills closed In March.
- Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:00 pm
- Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
- Topic: Polyester fleece or fleecing a carbon fiber ski
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7028
Polyester fleece or fleecing a carbon fiber ski
I've heard mention of putting a thin layer of fiberglass or polyester "fleece" between the core and carbon fiber to promote adhesion and prevent sheering and I was hoping someone could shed some more light on what sort of polyester you have been using, where you get it (if needed) and what...