hi everyone!
we've been recording video for some time now, and finally, there's opportunity to put it to good use. we've created a 15 minute video that briefly overviews the ski building process, in particular, the layup process. the video was created to help new ski builders quickly become familiar with the process. (note: this is just an overview showing basic techniques.) because it covers the layup process, there's no discussion about how to make the press or how to prep/profile the wood core. we'll create other videos in the near future to cover these and other topics.
anyway, the video is free to share, and we kindly ask for feedback to help us improve future versions. a low-resolution version is available for download at:
http://www.skibuilders.com/howto/movies ... ntro01.wmv
low-resolution is provided simply because the file size is relatively small: 30MB. if you prefer a higher resolution version (>220MB), please contact us for details.
enjoy.
Video: An Introduction to Ski Building
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Video: An Introduction to Ski Building
Last edited by bigKam on Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:28 am, edited 2 times in total.
thanks for the compliments everyone! it was fun putting the video together. we'll continue to produce other videos to help everyone learn the process...
we have, however, secured the core to the mold using small nails, and i've personally rigged a set of alignment rails on the mold to keep the cores centered. the trick is using hot glue, which easily peels off after the epoxy cures....
in the video we don't do anything about it, except try our best to line the core up when we assemble the materials and mold. as shown, the skis lack inserts and sidewalls, so it wasn't critical that we lined up the core...iggyskier wrote:nice video!
Just one question. How did you make sure that the core did not shift while being pressed?
we have, however, secured the core to the mold using small nails, and i've personally rigged a set of alignment rails on the mold to keep the cores centered. the trick is using hot glue, which easily peels off after the epoxy cures....
Great video. Like really, it shows all the major steps really well. I would like to say congradulations.
In terms of improvements, i think everyone that has watched the video just wants to see more. they cant get enough of it. For basic coverage it is great. no complaints at all.
in other words you should make a feature length one. haha
We purchased all the materials for our next ski today. (this is our 3rd ski) we filmed alot of the last one. But after seeing your video i keen to film it like you have, detailing each process. It may help as people will see different designs. and techniques. including the use of a non-heated press.
Once again that was brilliant. Good work once again guys
In terms of improvements, i think everyone that has watched the video just wants to see more. they cant get enough of it. For basic coverage it is great. no complaints at all.
in other words you should make a feature length one. haha
We purchased all the materials for our next ski today. (this is our 3rd ski) we filmed alot of the last one. But after seeing your video i keen to film it like you have, detailing each process. It may help as people will see different designs. and techniques. including the use of a non-heated press.
Once again that was brilliant. Good work once again guys
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Great work guys. One question:
When you first put the core on the mold I noticed that it was suspended between the tip and tail molds, the camera then cuts our and when it comes back the core is securely fastened down. Was this just using the stickiness of the epoxy or was something else involved?
The popping noises as you inflate the bladder made me laugh, reminded me of stress testing my press, no matter how strong I thought it was the noises still play on my nerves.
When you first put the core on the mold I noticed that it was suspended between the tip and tail molds, the camera then cuts our and when it comes back the core is securely fastened down. Was this just using the stickiness of the epoxy or was something else involved?
The popping noises as you inflate the bladder made me laugh, reminded me of stress testing my press, no matter how strong I thought it was the noises still play on my nerves.
- Ben