Section 8 - maple pine build
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:24 pm
I built these skis over the summer as an experiment using a steam box http://www.skibuilders.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2469.
Finally mounted bindings the other night and skied them friday night. They are carving machines! They're soft as planned but not too soft compared to the ash skis I made before. Holds an edge well. Only had time to take a few runs on them but I think I'll use the douglas fir/maple as a recipe for a softer ski. I have 2 4x4 fence posts that are douglas fir that will now have a new life.
Hopefully I'll get a chance to put them through their paces on a full day of skiing soon.
Finally mounted bindings the other night and skied them friday night. They are carving machines! They're soft as planned but not too soft compared to the ash skis I made before. Holds an edge well. Only had time to take a few runs on them but I think I'll use the douglas fir/maple as a recipe for a softer ski. I have 2 4x4 fence posts that are douglas fir that will now have a new life.
Hopefully I'll get a chance to put them through their paces on a full day of skiing soon.