Bamboo core?
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baaangthat
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see example: Boone Skis
Slinger1x1
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Also ON3P
basically the construction of the ski puts the wood at the center, and the ski is made so that moisture can't get into the wood (which means it also cannot get out). the ski itself will trap the moisture in the wood, don't worry
basically the construction of the ski puts the wood at the center, and the ski is made so that moisture can't get into the wood (which means it also cannot get out). the ski itself will trap the moisture in the wood, don't worry
Backyard.Skier
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unless you crack an edge then the water gets in and expands then your skis come apart. example my invaders.
The ON3P Protype J-mo's I had from a few years ago have no sidewalls, just open core covered by varnish. I was pretty religious about recoating my skis, but an open core doesnt give you instant exploded skis.
Bamboo is laminated together just like any other wood used in most skis. I've never seen or heard of it being more prone to splitting, anywhere. I know NS is a a rumor factory, but seriously...
Bamboo is laminated together just like any other wood used in most skis. I've never seen or heard of it being more prone to splitting, anywhere. I know NS is a a rumor factory, but seriously...
Caveman.
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My Caylors are the same way and I still ride them regularly.
As far as bamboo splitting easier I have noticed this can be the case. I am no expert on woods but I have done several projects this past year, one of which was recycling some laminate bamboo flooring and building a monitor stand. Bamboo seems very fibrous, this is probably because it is a fast growing grass and not truly a wood. I wonder, do they press flat to make into a "wood product"?
Anyway, I noticed that the bamboo is very easy to split or fracture along the grain. It was different than splitting say a piece of cedar because the split stopped and didn't want to continue all the way through the wood, like ripping into rip stop nylon or something. I also noticed that the bamboo fibers would start flaking off a little and would be sharp and hard. Its an interesting material to work with.
You have probably worked with way more bamboo than I have, have you noticed any of the things I mentioned? It could just be the manufacturer of the laminate flooring I was using.
As far as bamboo splitting easier I have noticed this can be the case. I am no expert on woods but I have done several projects this past year, one of which was recycling some laminate bamboo flooring and building a monitor stand. Bamboo seems very fibrous, this is probably because it is a fast growing grass and not truly a wood. I wonder, do they press flat to make into a "wood product"?
Anyway, I noticed that the bamboo is very easy to split or fracture along the grain. It was different than splitting say a piece of cedar because the split stopped and didn't want to continue all the way through the wood, like ripping into rip stop nylon or something. I also noticed that the bamboo fibers would start flaking off a little and would be sharp and hard. Its an interesting material to work with.
You have probably worked with way more bamboo than I have, have you noticed any of the things I mentioned? It could just be the manufacturer of the laminate flooring I was using.