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This is the second set of skis my brother and I have built so far and each has been a learning experience. They are at the shop getting their first tune as I type and the storm forecast looks promising for their inaugural run. I am hoping for a big stable platform for fresh and cut up snow.


The dimensions are: 139-110-126 194cm long
Core: 12.5mm tapered to 2mm at tip and tail. Center flat spot = 10cm forward and 20 cm rearward from center.

I did most of my measurements for the core with the template I made for the skis base. When cutting out the rough shape of the ski I almost cut the core too small as I forgot to add the space the edges take up.

Near disaster…
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... _shape.jpg [/img]

Not much room.
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... d_Core.jpg [/img]

Last minute core alignment blocks.
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... Blocks.jpg [/img]

Materials prepped and ready.
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... erials.jpg [/img]

With just two of us doing the lay up there are not many photos of the lay-up

We laid-up each ski at the same time.
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... Lay-up.jpg [/img]

Alu. Screen under last layer of fiberglass for better screw retention.
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... uction.jpg [/img]

Pressing
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... essing.jpg [/img]

Ghetto Heating Blanket
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... lanket.jpg [/img]

Cutting the flash
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... _Flash.jpg [/img]
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... t_Done.jpg [/img]

Rough cut skis in partial quiver.
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... Quiver.jpg [/img]

My brother’s skis: The General Lee’s
[img] http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... _Lee_s.jpg [/img]

Im too lazy to click all the links, so I'll just delete those spaces that don't need to be there for you.



Near disaster…


Not much room.


Last minute core alignment blocks.


Materials prepped and ready.


With just two of us doing the lay up there are not many photos of the lay-up

We laid-up each ski at the same time.


Alu. Screen under last layer of fiberglass for better screw retention.


Pressing


Ghetto Heating Blanket


Cutting the flash



Rough cut skis in partial quiver.


My brother’s skis: The General Lee’s

Thanks!

hello great skis!
your sidewall is only the woodcore ?
you have only varnishes ?
thanks

Yes the sidewalls are wood (Birch to be exact). The cores were made by ripping strips of Birch and Fir. (Fir is in the center of the core. I did not use a composite sidewall as I didn’t want to worry about bonding issues with the sidewalls until I have come up with a shape and profile I like. I will seal the sidewalls with a spar varnish to prevent water intrusion into the core.

skierguy,
Are the skies named after a special place?
Was up yesterday and the snow fell (level also). Went out one of the lower gates and had fun. So much so that I went to the car to switch out skis for the bigger skis and took several more laps. Good times ahead with all the storms coming in. Will be there on tuesday and wednesday, you? Heres to hoping for continued snow level dropping and the expected 3 - 5 feet by wednesday PM!
Now heading out to the shop to start another pair. Got bit by the rocker and big size craze. 180 CM 140-115-130. Not sure about camber or flat but will have the early rise (rocker) tip and tail.
ra

RA, as a matter of fact they were named after somewhere. I hope to get them out there soon! Good luck with your next set.

I just got the skis back from the local shop and I am very happy with the results. There are a few high spots on the ski that will come out with one more pass on the stone but they are much better than the first pair we did.

Some more photos… maybe. **edit** Apparently I suck at reading comprehension because I can’t figure out how to post photos.

The top sheet had some minor air bubbles but over all I am very happy with the results.

[img]http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... ne_Ski.jpg[/img]


This ski has a traditional camber of around 8.5mm

[img]http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... rofile.jpg[/img]

More of the Tips

[img]http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... 5/Tips.jpg[/img]

Together

[img]http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... 5/Pair.jpg[/img]


Bases



[img]http://www.skibuilders.com/cpg/albums/u ... /Bases.jpg[/img]

wtf? i don't see anything wrong with your image postings... don't know why they don't work... but apparently if i copy and paste them, they work? ....

The top sheet had some minor air bubbles but over all I am very happy with the results.




This ski has a traditional camber of around 8.5mm



More of the Tips



Together




Bases