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I am going to build skis this spring and was wondering how A layer of Aluminum (Titanal) was going to effect the ski building process. Is it as easy to make as a set of skis without the Ti layer? also when profiling the sidewalls in the finishing process is there a special router bit to use that will cut Aluminum better than a traditional router bit? Any other information on making skis with a Titanal layer would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

Thanks!

Hi coutureskis,

We've used it -- can make a ski feel stiffer. Here's an example of a ski with the titanal.

http://www.skibuilders.com/gallery/kaffeine.shtml

Notice in the first photo the base is clear and the long strip of titanal shows through.

Here's a photo of the aluminum
http://www.skibuilders.com/gallery/photos/page09.shtml

Thanks Kam,

I will probably have some more questions in the coming weeks...

I am in the process of building my press right now I started last weekend and the frame is almost complete. It is going to be very similar to the large production style press shown at http://www.custom-shop.com/pages/ski%20presses.htm

I am hoping to ski on my first pair by the end of the season!!

I will post some photos as soon as I get my camera to the garage where I am building the press.

thanks again!!!

Hi coutureskis,

Best of luck and keep us posted on your progress. Looking forward to seeing your results.

So where does a person acquire some of this Titanal material? Thanks!

I'd like to know as well. How much is it, too?

There used to be a link on the main page but it appears to be broken.

It seems iirc it was quite pricey, and had to come from germany.
titanal-sports was the only distributor (perhaps manufacturer)
That's all I got.

sam

anyone tried aluminum foil?

Seriously. As a dampening foil?

doughboyshredder wrote:anyone tried aluminum foil?

Seriously. As a dampening foil?

good idea. Tough to bond yeh?