Ski building pics

deepskis · Post by **deepskis** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:34 pm

Jekul wrote:Iso sport clear? Looks much better than the first pair of carbon tops I did!

Iso = Yes

Thanks

deepskis · Post by **deepskis** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:38 pm

I know pictures are bad but its still pictures...

Som of us like carbon some dont

KevyWevy · Post by **KevyWevy** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:06 pm

what fiberglass or carbon fiber did you use on your kid's skis?

I have a 2.5 year old who I might build skis for next season, but it sounds somewhat difficult to make them flex correctly and keep them thick enough to mount the bindings. Any input would be great!

MU · Post by MU » Tue Dec 18, 2012 12:46 am

Nice little chopsticks there. Very well done on the cap construction as well. Don't see much of that on here.

deepskis · Post by **deepskis** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:12 pm

KevyWevy wrote:what fiberglass or carbon fiber did you use on your kid's skis?

I have a 2.5 year old who I might build skis for next season, but it sounds somewhat difficult to make them flex correctly and keep them thick enough to mount the bindings. Any input would be great!

I used 600 g triax for the kids skis. If you make the core about 6 mm at the binding area and maximum 2 mm at the tips it should be ok for snow plowing.

There will be no problem to mount the bindings. Less force than in your own skis. The screws does not have to stick more than 5mm in to the core.

deepskis · Post by **deepskis** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:14 pm

MU wrote:Nice little chopsticks there. Very well done on the cap construction as well. Don't see much of that on here.

Thanks!

deepskis · Post by **deepskis** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:54 pm

Had a great time skiing over Christmas

Cant wait to go back.. Also need to train crosscountry skiing for "Vasaloppet" (90 km of brutal pain).

Tired and happy son after his first day of skiing

Jekul · Post by **Jekul** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:11 pm

The trees show good signs of LOTS of snow! Glad to see you had a great time with the family over the holidays.

There is a "Vasaloppet" held every year in Minnesota, one of the most popular ski races in the state. The winner receives a race entry into your Vasaloppet.

chrismp · Post by **chrismp** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:24 pm

looks awesome! it's going to be dumping in austria over the weekend but i can't go because i have to teach a boardbuilding class. ironic, isn't it?

saw a documentary on vasaloppet recently...looked like fun!

deepskis · Post by **deepskis** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:04 pm

Thanks guys!
Vasaloppet is a fantastic event! 15000 people starting at the same time. Lots of spectators even in the middle of nowhere. People taking their snow mobiles with their families to watch this event. Kids giving pancakes to the skiers

even saw a full orchestra in the middle of the forrest...

Have a look at youtube for ski crashes in Vasaloppet. Lots of fun!

deepskis · Post by **deepskis** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:17 pm

Ok, time to build some skis for my nephew.

100% ash core. This time I stapled the tipspacers. Will be interesting to see how that works out. I have a good feeling

Also got my hands on some real tipspacer material this time. Tired of sanding, glueing, flaming etc.. Saves me some time.

deepskis · Post by **deepskis** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:28 pm

Fresh from the press. I'll let it rest a couple of days before cutting it out.

deepskis · Post by **deepskis** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:07 pm

Could not wait... Had to cut them out. I hope my nephew will be happy about his new skis

skimann20 · Post by **skimann20** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:41 pm

I think these are great! I really like your color pallet. Did you print those yourself?

falls · Post by **falls** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:59 pm

look sweet!

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