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by gav wa
Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: WRONG 2017
Replies: 63
Views: 44274

So it seems the spoon base of the latest build (the red veneer swallowtail) was definitely not a problem on firm snow.
I received a screenshot from the owner of his ski tracker app.
He hit a top speed of 94 Kph.
Not bad for a little 149cm swallowtail powder board.
by gav wa
Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Quality heat blankets found/cheap!!!!
Replies: 45
Views: 50298

Hey Stormyclouds, did you get your blankets and try them out?
I have just ordered a pair from the same guys.
by gav wa
Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:35 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: WRONG 2017
Replies: 63
Views: 44274

So looks like I just caught up with the photobucket rubbish of them killing off free third party sharing.
So I've now got imgur and have replaced the images on this thread. Just got to get the sizes right now, they end up bigger from Imgur.
by gav wa
Fri Feb 16, 2018 6:43 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: WRONG 2017
Replies: 63
Views: 44274

Hey does anyone know why my photobucket images don’t seem to show here anymore?
by gav wa
Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:57 pm
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: WRONG 2017
Replies: 63
Views: 44274

I would agree about applying stain before lay up. I suggest thinning it down heaps with acetone so it soaks deep into the veneer. Use softer wood for the same reason. I thin it right down then do multiple coats to build up the colour. Work it in with a rag and you get the stain going all the way thr...
by gav wa
Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:01 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: WRONG 2017
Replies: 63
Views: 44274

Pretty happy with the new resin I tried out. I stuffed up the heat ramping a little and ended up with a bit of spoon in the base, but for a powder board it might work out pretty good. The flex is very similar to how my old resin would have worked with this layup, maybe a little stiffer, so that is c...
by gav wa
Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:55 am
Forum: Journals: Log Your Ski Building Progress
Topic: WRONG 2017
Replies: 63
Views: 44274

Hey first build in just over a year. Can't belief it has been that long. Well until I saw how rusty I was putting this board together :D :D In the end it turned out ok. I was not too sold on the bright orange edge with such a red veneer topsheet but it actually looks sweet. It's a short board for a ...
by gav wa
Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:24 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Spoon bases?
Replies: 9
Views: 6833

Thanks for the responses. I think in powder this board would be really nice to ride. Unfortunately its not for me but i guy wanting it to also ride quick down groomers. I think speed won't be an issue on firm snow but he will need to keep it on edge. Interesting point DR regarding repressing. I have...
by gav wa
Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Spoon bases?
Replies: 9
Views: 6833

Spoon bases?

Hey the folks. So i just pulled a super cool swallowtail powder board and i totally stuffed up my temp ramping and with the new resin i am trying out it has come out with a fair amount of edge high convex in the base. Edges up if you sit the board down on a table. I can grind the base but not grind ...
by gav wa
Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Building a snowboard - i only know skis?!
Replies: 6
Views: 5005

Yeah with that glass weight 6.2mm will work really well. Remember that a small increase in thickness makes a huge difference on a board too. If you use 620 gram triad with a 6.6mm core you end up with a stiff, unforgiving plank.
by gav wa
Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:21 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Graphene
Replies: 14
Views: 15982

Its funny, the boards I've built with very basic layups, just glass top and bottom and a nice basic camber profile have always ridden the best. So smooth and fun to ride. People borrow them and really love them too. In general i think most people over buy gear, but unfortunately it is sometimes hard...
by gav wa
Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:59 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: cnc question
Replies: 15
Views: 12411

You guys are making some sweet rides, so I'm certainly not judging your process, please don't think I am. Sometimes I'll use a bit of tape on the ends just to help maintain the seal. Your setup sounds sweet, and we all have our own little ways, which adds to the fun. I reckon your hold down is proba...
by gav wa
Mon Nov 20, 2017 4:33 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: cnc question
Replies: 15
Views: 12411

Vac tables need to be made out of a better product than basic unsealed MDF. The stuff with a colored layer, like cupboard type stuff and bench tops, or you need to seal the whole sheet before making it. That stuff is so porous, it's why it works so well as a spoil board. I am surprised guys need to ...
by gav wa
Thu Nov 16, 2017 7:16 am
Forum: Equipment and Tools (e.g., ski press, core profiler, etc)
Topic: Base grinder finish Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 5650

Just chucking it out there, but when i grind by hand i find upping my travel speed a bit helps prevent the ripples.
by gav wa
Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:04 am
Forum: Ski/Snowboard Design and Layup
Topic: Asymmetrical layup in Snowboards
Replies: 2
Views: 3289

If you get your laying up sorted and your resin curing worked out you don't need anything fancy. I've been doing mixed up layups for about the last 10 boards, no difference in flatness. A few tricks to it though, but you can get there. Even with carbon fibre, I'll put carbon fibre on one side not th...