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by Blackgum
Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Soild Wood skis
Replies: 6
Views: 2496

Re: Soild Wood skis

Are you reffering to strand bamboo being sythetic. Broken into fibers and compressedYes thats what im looking for. I had originally wanted to use lignonstone. But could not source any. I need an opinion as to bamboo's performance as a base material. I know what hickory is like. So bamboo should be a...
by Blackgum
Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:15 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Soild Wood skis
Replies: 6
Views: 2496

Re: Soild Wood skis

Hi im putting some bases and edging on old wood skis. I want to use wood for the bases but have trouble deciding.
Will strand bamboo make good bases? 1.4mm veneer looks like amazing stuff. Hardness is well over 3000.
Any experience with this?