Volition 2014

[amidnightproject]

I agree on the tip rise. I like something 5.5-6.5 cm. any lower and I feel it would get under stuff too easily.

Yea I agree. I spent the day on some salomon 108's on a decent east coast powder day (14-18") and even though they had the perfect amount of rocker the tip rise was much to shallow. Fine on groomers but I'm not a groomer guy and the tips were hanging up all over the place in the trees.

[skimann20]

What saw blade are you running on your new band saw? How's it doing cutting the flash?

[amidnightproject]

I use a 10-14 TPI Variable tooth Bi-Metal blade 1/2" wide. It will flash a set of skis in about 15 minutes on average. Much less effort then the old ridgid or a jigsaw

[richie]

I use a 10-14 TPI Variable tooth Bi-Metal blade 1/2" wide. It will flash a set of skis in about 15 minutes on average. Much less effort then the old ridgid or a jigsaw

I use 6-8 variable tooth bi-metal 1/2" wide, and I love it! very durable blade and cuts well.

[amidnightproject]

I use a 10-14 TPI Variable tooth Bi-Metal blade 1/2" wide. It will flash a set of skis in about 15 minutes on average. Much less effort then the old ridgid or a jigsaw

I use 6-8 variable tooth bi-metal 1/2" wide, and I love it! very durable blade and cuts well.

I'll have to give that a shot! I know you are on the other end of the world but what manufacturer blade are you using? I've found that to make a big difference as well. So far the Laguna factory blades are top notch. Lenox is a close second but I can tell the difference once it's on the machine. I know a lot of it has to do with whomever cut and welded the band but I'm not that knowledgeable with that stuff.

So far this blade has flashed about 8 pairs and it's still cutting very well. Quite happy with the selection of blades I now can take advantage of.