Section8 - 3rd pair

[skidesmond]

I just completed my 3rd pair. This ski measure 172cm 116-72-102. Layup is the same as the last pair:

Ptex base
metal edges
vds
triax
full wood core (maple w/ poplar down the middle)
triax
cotton fabric
QCM epoxy between all layers

I was running low on epoxy.. had just enough to finish the skis. The tips had some de-lamination when I took them out of the press. I fixed that with some 5 minute epoxy and clamped the tips back together. Everything held nicely (so far).

I took extra care during the layup process this time and had no core shifting. Still had a minor wrinkle on one ski but I think I can live with it for now. I may try to fix it later when I get more epoxy and add a new top sheet.... we'll see.

Bases came out good. I finished the top and sides with w/ 2 coats of exterior poly.

The bindings are the same as on the other Section8s. Tyrolia 14rfd railflex system.

Need to grind/condition/wax the bases still. I may try racing on them in our Wednesday night beer league for kicks. Depends on how they perform. Can't really hurt my time I'll post in the "Test and Trip Report; How Did They Work" forum.

It will be interesting to see if the maple/poplar core make any difference. It will be difficult to compare against the other skis since they have different dimensions. Oh well.

Here's some pics.

[ben_mtl]

This fabrics looks great, not a big fan of the flames usually but it's good looking !
Any idea why you got delam in the tips ?

[skidesmond]

I think they delamed because I didn't saturate the fiberglass with enough epoxy. Hopefully I saturated the rest of the ski adequately. I'll find out soon enough

I was a little hesitant about the flames too... Little too flashy... But I think they look ok. They'll stand out in the crowd for sure!

[doughboyshredder]

throw a devil star on there, and you'll be golden.

Looks great.