New to the game
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 6:24 am
Hey everyone. First post here. I'm still reading so apologize if I missed some of this information in a sticky elsewhere.
Just on a whim the other day, I was thinking, "How awesome would it be to make your own skis?" So I began searching and discovered this site. I currently have a set of Armada AR7s. From what I've been reading, a lot of the home built skis on here are for more all mountain or powder. I'd like to try something more park oriented. That being said, I know some design ideas and methods/materials can be taken from the other threads on here. My boss (aka wife) probably thinks this is a stupid idea so I'd like to keep the cost reasonable. A happy wife is a happy life right?
I know the design features I'd like. I haven’t found a ski that 100% fits what I want which is how this idea popped into my head. I want the ski to be playful and able to butter and be rideable in what little powder we get here in south central PA, a rocker/camber/rocker ski. I had considered the idea of a bamboo core but at the risk of cost and availability, I'd probably considered another type of wood. I had also thought of CK stringers from tip to tail. Would additional strength be needed near the bindings for extra strength such as a 3rd stringer that extends a little past the binding on either side?
As far as layup, I'd like tip spacers and cap/sidewall because of using it in the park (nothing big, just rails and small jumps). I'd have to use a vacuum to press the resin through since I A) do not want to spend the money on a press nor have access to one that I know of and B) pretty sure the wife would not like having a press laying around anyway.
I'm open to any and all suggestions since I've been brainstorming for a few days now. So if you have any ideas or suggestions on core materials or the placement of stringers to keep the ski light and playful yet able to withstand some park abuse, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks everyone, and until then I will keep reading!
Just on a whim the other day, I was thinking, "How awesome would it be to make your own skis?" So I began searching and discovered this site. I currently have a set of Armada AR7s. From what I've been reading, a lot of the home built skis on here are for more all mountain or powder. I'd like to try something more park oriented. That being said, I know some design ideas and methods/materials can be taken from the other threads on here. My boss (aka wife) probably thinks this is a stupid idea so I'd like to keep the cost reasonable. A happy wife is a happy life right?
I know the design features I'd like. I haven’t found a ski that 100% fits what I want which is how this idea popped into my head. I want the ski to be playful and able to butter and be rideable in what little powder we get here in south central PA, a rocker/camber/rocker ski. I had considered the idea of a bamboo core but at the risk of cost and availability, I'd probably considered another type of wood. I had also thought of CK stringers from tip to tail. Would additional strength be needed near the bindings for extra strength such as a 3rd stringer that extends a little past the binding on either side?
As far as layup, I'd like tip spacers and cap/sidewall because of using it in the park (nothing big, just rails and small jumps). I'd have to use a vacuum to press the resin through since I A) do not want to spend the money on a press nor have access to one that I know of and B) pretty sure the wife would not like having a press laying around anyway.
I'm open to any and all suggestions since I've been brainstorming for a few days now. So if you have any ideas or suggestions on core materials or the placement of stringers to keep the ski light and playful yet able to withstand some park abuse, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks everyone, and until then I will keep reading!