SO I might have the opportunity to have a ski tested at a high tech lab that I can't really talk about. But my contact there asked if I had any historical data on ISO standards for skis and any data that we could compare my skis to.
I would imagine that data from individual ski companies might be hard to come by, trade secrets and all that but I though well maybe someone here might have some kind of info.
We are looking at stuff like global flex, side impact, peel strength for the base and top sheet and a bunch of other stuff.
So does anyone here have any info or know where to get info on some sort of data that I might be able to use to compare my skis with?
More ISO standards data needed
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More ISO standards data needed
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Good idea. I have a couple I could sacrifice. They are a few years old though. I wonder if it will make a difference?
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Personal opinion ...
If it's a good manufacturer, unused, QA product, then it would still make a difference as not statistically representative.
If its good, used, defect free, then the above still applies. Plus you'll need to account for these additional factors when reading your results. Your guy should be able to offer some support on this.
The result you want is above the norm, as defined by the commercial product. Providing more of your own skis is one way to provide a better perspective on the comparison between you and the limited number of commercials available. You'll be looking for consistency in the result you achieve and this will speak to the quality of your manufacturing process.
This should at least give you a good baseline to compare future testing of commercial skis ... as an when the skis or info becomes available.
Twizz ... perhaps you could offer a view on how to read the results. Appreciate the K2 things means you might not want to push beyond this narrow issue.
If it's a good manufacturer, unused, QA product, then it would still make a difference as not statistically representative.
If its good, used, defect free, then the above still applies. Plus you'll need to account for these additional factors when reading your results. Your guy should be able to offer some support on this.
The result you want is above the norm, as defined by the commercial product. Providing more of your own skis is one way to provide a better perspective on the comparison between you and the limited number of commercials available. You'll be looking for consistency in the result you achieve and this will speak to the quality of your manufacturing process.
This should at least give you a good baseline to compare future testing of commercial skis ... as an when the skis or info becomes available.
Twizz ... perhaps you could offer a view on how to read the results. Appreciate the K2 things means you might not want to push beyond this narrow issue.
I may have to track down some more skis. My old skis are well used...to put it lightly. So I'm not sure the results from those would be all that valid.
I know some shop guys so maybe they have some singles I can destruct...
I know some shop guys so maybe they have some singles I can destruct...
Fighting gravity on a daily basis
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Just in case anyone want to keep an eye on this issue. I understand certain ISO standards are being re-drafted. The consultation papers are available: http://shop.bsigroup.com/en/ProductDeta ... 0030255619