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by Calrin
Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:41 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: dollar bill skis
Replies: 2
Views: 3625

dollar bill skis

yaap made them over the summer, figured i'd put them up here finally. Maple poplar core, 3 layers fiberglass, a full length carbon stringer above the core and a half length one below, 80 mm waist, etc. epoxy dosent bond very well to dollars, i think the weave of the fabric is too tight for it to pen...
by Calrin
Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: lateral stiffness- powder skis
Replies: 1
Views: 1796

lateral stiffness- powder skis

I am currently working on a design for a pair of rockered, reverse camber powder skis and thinking about what composites i will be using for them. I was wondering if anyone had any input about how a decrease in lateral stiffness would affect the ski, considering that it will only be used in soft sno...
by Calrin
Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Double heat blanket?
Replies: 2
Views: 2151

Double heat blanket?

Is it necessary to put a heat blanket both above and below the ski to activate the epoxy correctly? Also, will putting a layer of 1/8 in hdpe between the blanket and the ski going to insulate it too much? Sorry if these questions have already been answered.
by Calrin
Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: Shopvac's Skis
Replies: 95
Views: 90682

i love the wood topsheet!