DIY SKIS AUCTION - Benefit for Heffy

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loganimlach

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I never had the pleasure of meeting Matt Heffernan. I've been watching his Hood edits for years, enjoying his more recent urban hammers with the Hood Crew, and share countless mutual friends that have had nothing but good things to say about him. I can also identify with him as a long time NS community member, and have always enjoyed his no-nonesense posts. At the Good Company premier Kyle had a silent auction fundraiser to give the money to his family. They've talked about throwing a rail jam or am contest, something for the community, in Heff's honor. I'm not positive what they will eventually do with it, but looking at all of these skis that I built and probably won't ride I want someone to put them to use, and I would rather give the money to a good cause.

For those of you who don't know the background, I was unable to get a ski sponsor my last year of filming with Level 1 and built a bunch of skis in to my garage. I urge everyone who has the means to do the same, as the experience is unforgettable. If you want to see how these skis were made, look at #diyskis on instagram, these were the third pair out of my garage operation.

I can't promise you that they'll be the best skis you've ever been on. I can't promise you they'll be the lightest. I can't promise you that both are exactly the same or have perfectly flat bases (i recommend getting them tuned). What I can promise you is that they are one of a kind, with in my opinion a better shape than anything in the park ski category. I put blood and sweat in to every pair, and there's so much fucking epoxy in them that they should last a while.

Specs:

180cm

118-92-118

Bamboo Core (epoxy coated sidewalls, one has a small router gouge but is still sealed)

1" Carbon Stringers

what i would call medium-stiff stiffness

Flat Underfoot with rockered tips and tails

Completely Symmetrical

Tight turning radius with tapered tips to reduce swing weight

Clear topsheet and base so you can see exactly what's in your ski

Dead center recommended mounting position

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I figure I'll start the bidding at $10, we will let it go for 2 weeks then I'll ship them to the winner. If for some reason you would like to be anonymous with your bid, please PM me and I can post the price in the thread.

SIP Heffy, wish I would have gotten to meet you this year in Utah.

(Please note that I haven't spoken with any of Heffy's friends or family regarding this, just Decker regarding what he did with the money, and I'll be doing the same).
 
13491863:.lencon said:
May I ask what the money is going towards?
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I can't say for sure, from what I was told I think they're going to try to have a rail jam or something of the sorts in Heffs honor. There was a silent auction at the Good Company premier and this money will be going to the same people (Heff's parents).
 
13491868:loganimlach said:
I can't say for sure, from what I was told I think they're going to try to have a rail jam or something of the sorts in Heffs honor. There was a silent auction at the Good Company premier and this money will be going to the same people (Heff's parents).
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Right on, that's a good thing you guys are doing. Unfortunately I don't have money or a bid but was just wondering. Never knew the dude but yall better drop some heavy bids cause it sounds like he was a genuine fellow.
 
Wish I could bid, this is such an awesome idea!

Props to you dude. These things are part of what make the ski community such a rad one! If there's anywhere to donate I gladly would!
 
I would say something dumb like $420, but I really don't wanna take away from this idea too much. Really a great thing you got going here, bump!
 
This is awesome. I am sure his parents will love this. I can help connect you with Heffs parents if you need. Feel free to text me at 315-415-2078
 
Major ups, Logan, for putting this benefit together!

It's amazing to be part of a community that takes care of our own, even thousands of miles away, without ever having met face to face. It sounds cliché, as many truths do, but skiing is so much more than just an action sport.
 
This is Matt Heffernan's mom. I am in awe of the ski community and all of Matthew's friends. Logan, for never meeting my son, this was an incredible thing that you have done. For all the bidders and the ones that wanted to bid but did not have the funds, and for Holte, the winner with the highest bid, thank you from our entire family. This has been an extremely difficult time for all of us and the love that has been shown for our boy is overwhelming. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
 
13498841:debichamb said:
This is Matt Heffernan's mom. I am in awe of the ski community and all of Matthew's friends. Logan, for never meeting my son, this was an incredible thing that you have done. For all the bidders and the ones that wanted to bid but did not have the funds, and for Holte, the winner with the highest bid, thank you from our entire family. This has been an extremely difficult time for all of us and the love that has been shown for our boy is overwhelming. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
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Debichamb and heffyfor moty (member of the year)
 
The money is being sent to Papa Heff in Ohio where he's hoping to throw a rail jam and give it to the winner. Thanks so much everyone for your involvement in this, this community is incredible.
 
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