( See build for ski details: http://www.skibuilders.com/phpBB2/viewt ... 6&start=30 )
Over all impressions fantastic! Snow conditions were groomed with fresh snow falling. Excellent edge holding on the hard pack and great GS carving. I thought they maybe too soft since I used poplar but they are fine. Good rebound coming out of turns. Would still like to try adding CF one of these days. Nice and stable at high speed.
As for the cork I'd say it has marginal dampening effect if any. The bases are flat, which is what the cork layer was for. So I was happy for that. A couple minor dimples from tiny sawdust particles, a hazard of doing everything in 1 room.
Got the best edge fit to date. I'll have a proper base grind done by a ski shop sometime this season. I used the belt sander w/ 120 grit to remove the excess epoxy, scraped the bottom, basic hot wax.
The ipe sidewall looks awesome. It has a deep red color like mahogany. I'll be using that from now on.
Definitely plan an logging more days on these!
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