FullSend Ski Company

FullSend_Ski_Co.

FullSend_Ski_Co.

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I'm currently building custom skis in South Dakota. Decided to finally post something on newschoolers. Got 4 shapes dialed in along with two different core profiles. Buyers choice of solid base sheet color along with top sheets. My skiing ability is mediocre. My marketing is crap. Product photography is garbage. I here the skis are pretty decent. 40 built and counting.

Shapes are:

133mm-93mm-128mm 14m sidecut

128mm-97mm-124mm 18m sidecut

138mm-107mm-134mm 18m sidecut

145mm-115mm-141mm 18m sidecut

All 184cm long.

https://www.fullsendskico.com/
 
I mean, they look pretty rad. The aesthetic is great. All the props. Stoked to follow along and see what happens.
 
14072964:cydwhit said:
I mean, they look pretty rad. The aesthetic is great. All the props. Stoked to follow along and see what happens.
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Thanks a bunch. Hopefully I can sell enough to make some money but worst case it'll still be a fun side business. So far i been focused on seeing how soft of a ski I can make. Like building an 8.5mm thick core which turned out to be super soft and super fun.
 
Not a fan of the name (too cheesy) but skis r def interesting. Digging the customization ability/options. Curious how they ski and would be interested to hear an unbiased review of them. Here's a free bump
 
Very cool. Gonna message you about a ski building workshop my friends do. But it looks like you’re pretty dialed! Good luck progressing
 
14073113:BlumpkinPumpkin said:
Not a fan of the name (too cheesy) but skis r def interesting. Digging the customization ability/options. Curious how they ski and would be interested to hear an unbiased review of them. Here's a free bump
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Name is hit or miss, but I don't have a spare one in the works so I'm sticking with it. Hoping to add some more options for customization, such carbon fiber stringers, swallow tails, 2/3 more flex profiles, etc. Thanks for the bump! I would love to get some legit reviews on em. I may be slightly biased. Thanks for the bump!
 
Here's some more close ups of the artwork. Each one is had drawn (pencil) by my cousin then sealed in with a spar urethane varnish. Wanted each ski to be unique and artistic, with no two drawings the same. Currently working doing some top sheet designs via laser engraving.
 
Here are some pictures of the shop as is currently sits. All 246 sq ft. of glory! Works well and is a big improvement from an unheated garage.
 
14073203:FullSend_Ski_Co. said:
Here's some more close ups of the artwork. Each one is had drawn (pencil) by my cousin then sealed in with a spar urethane varnish. Wanted each ski to be unique and artistic, with no two drawings the same. Currently working doing some top sheet designs via laser engraving.
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wow graphics are looking super sick, good luck with everything!
 
If I wasn't so broke I'd be all over this! Hope this operation is still going once I'm out of school and have a job. Can't wait to see where it goes
 
I'd love to hop on a pair when I'm back home from school over winter break. Get a review out there for the boys
 
14073203:FullSend_Ski_Co. said:
Here's some more close ups of the artwork. Each one is had drawn (pencil) by my cousin then sealed in with a spar urethane varnish. Wanted each ski to be unique and artistic, with no two drawings the same. Currently working doing some top sheet designs via laser engraving.
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There's a large part of me that's always wanted to get a pair of skis with veneer top sheets and do a custom wood burnt graphic.
 
14073744:cydwhit said:
There's a large part of me that's always wanted to get a pair of skis with veneer top sheets and do a custom wood burnt graphic.
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That would be sweet.

OP as much as I dislike the name, your logo is pretty sick looking. You could get a custom metal stamp to heat up and stamp your logo. Not sure if that would affect the ski properties (doubt it), but that would look super cool.
 
14073744:cydwhit said:
There's a large part of me that's always wanted to get a pair of skis with veneer top sheets and do a custom wood burnt graphic.
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Also yes. Preburning the veneer before layup is definitely a thing. Doing it after pressing could have some affects on the structural integrity of the ski... but then again I had a buddy of mine round off the tips with a wire saw and then put 100ish days on em and so far no delamination or anything weird so it might work just fine!

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14073803:BlumpkinPumpkin said:
That would be sweet.

OP as much as I dislike the name, your logo is pretty sick looking. You could get a custom metal stamp to heat up and stamp your logo. Not sure if that would affect the ski properties (doubt it), but that would look super cool.
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Currently looking at doing that in addition to laser engraving as well, figured it would add a nice handcrafted look to the skis.
 
Got some fun RD going on in Solidworks today. Adjusting the where the side cut is centered along with increasing the depth of the edge recess so the edge fits snugger. Some relatively minuscule adjustments but should improve the ride and finish of the ski! There also may be a monoski in the works as well....

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Here is the latest pair of skis, bumped the rocker profile in the tail up so it'll (hopefully) release easier in turns. First one pressed with mahogany as the topsheet. Really liked how they turned out. This in the 107 waist width with a medium flex.

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14075979:FullSend_Ski_Co. said:
Got some fun RD going on in Solidworks today. Adjusting the where the side cut is centered along with increasing the depth of the edge recess so the edge fits snugger. Some relatively minuscule adjustments but should improve the ride and finish of the ski! There also may be a monoski in the works as well....

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Do you use Solidworks through your work or school? I've been missing using it since graduating and looked into how much a license is and noped the fuck out of that idea real quick. Don't think I could convince my boss to buy it for work either.
 
14089916:No.Quarter said:
Do you use Solidworks through your work or school? I've been missing using it since graduating and looked into how much a license is and noped the fuck out of that idea real quick. Don't think I could convince my boss to buy it for work either.
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The business incubator I am in gets a deal for 10 free licences which is great because that is the CAD I learned on. I hear there are some great free CAD programs out there that are similar to Solidworks. I saw the licence cost as well after I graduated and was quite shocked at the price.
 
The new 187cm long 117mm wide with a soft flex. 1mm of camber, 35cm of tip and tail rocker, and a 20m sidecut. Came out with less tip and tail rise than I wanted so I adjusted the mold a bit to hopefully compensate for it. Also it has a walnut topsheet. And if anyone has a line on a ceramic edger that would be swell....

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Here's a bump for diving head first into the unknown. Nothing but respect. The skis look killer and the 107 top sheet is fire.

What differentiates the medium to stiff flex? I'm assuming fiberglass layup.
 
14096145:SoAnG said:
Here's a bump for diving head first into the unknown. Nothing but respect. The skis look killer and the 107 top sheet is fire.

What differentiates the medium to stiff flex? I'm assuming fiberglass layup.
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Basically the bamboo core is planned differently. Thicker underfoot for stiffer, less for softer. I'll post a pic of my flex matrix I made that may give a better feel of how my flex changes. The skis tend to be soft in the tip and tail but supportive underfoot. I tend to like soft skis more as it is super easy to get playful on them at low speeds but if you have decent skiing form you can rail on them at high speeds as well.
 
14096354:evan.schu said:
The fat tip and tail on the 93s is throwing me a curveball. Wonder how that one would feel. Props on this!
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We have quite a few middle age skiers (think 40-45 average age) skiing on them as there daily drivers. They went from front side carvers to these, so the difference in versatility really sold them on the skis. Mainly because upgrading from a stiff groomer ski to a softer all mountain with a more accessible rocker profile is always an improvement in my opinion.

The story behind the design was that my dad was complaining that we didn't have any narrow skis. Me being slightly lazy and thinking why would anyone want something less than 107mm, thought I'll just decrease the sidecut radius and leave everything else the same. Weirdly enough this worked and made a super poppy fun carver that is definitely more hardpack focused but still had plenty of versatility to take off piste into variable snow.

Also thanks for the props! Building skis is both very fun and very stressful. Let me know if you guys want to see some more production photos or action shots or both. Any tips or constructive criticism on the skis/business is always appreciated.
 
14096365:FullSend_Ski_Co. said:
We have quite a few middle age skiers (think 40-45 average age) skiing on them as there daily drivers. They went from front side carvers to these, so the difference in versatility really sold them on the skis. Mainly because upgrading from a stiff groomer ski to a softer all mountain with a more accessible rocker profile is always an improvement in my opinion.

The story behind the design was that my dad was complaining that we didn't have any narrow skis. Me being slightly lazy and thinking why would anyone want something less than 107mm, thought I'll just decrease the sidecut radius and leave everything else the same. Weirdly enough this worked and made a super poppy fun carver that is definitely more hardpack focused but still had plenty of versatility to take off piste into variable snow.

Also thanks for the props! Building skis is both very fun and very stressful. Let me know if you guys want to see some more production photos or action shots or both. Any tips or constructive criticism on the skis/business is always appreciated.
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These all look really good. I love the natural look and artwork. Would love to get my company logo on a pair!
 
Recently updated my mold and changed up the entire demo fleet. Built a 104 with a 20.5ish meter sidecut radius and 0.8mm of camber under foot. Then built a 117 with a 24ish meter sidecut and 0.8mm underfoot. Both have the same rocker camber profile and a 2in wide uniaxial carbon fiber strip running full length. Added more core profiles as well. Your choice between the noodle, soft, medium soft, medium, medium stiff and stiff. Future plan for late this season is to get a 174ish mold made and build a 104 and a 90something ski as well.

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To get some more eyes on them and an unbiased review I would reach out to [tag=105085]@Twig[/tag] if i were you to get a roofbox review
 
Quarantine Update:

My cousin you draws most of the artwork on the skis decided he wanted to build himself a pair of skis instead of taking payment for the last 3 pairs which worked out great for me, and him to I presume.

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Cut out a new edging template for the 104 underfoot model. Pretty happy with how well the router does with cuts like this.

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Press with the new mold in it. Hoping to build a new press with steel I-beams for safer pressing and easier use. Plan on cannibalizing this press for all the parts. Also not shown is the second heat blanket I got from MEI to decrease press time.

961431.jpegTail buttering on the noodle core, these things flex softer then the blends so that's neat. Pretty fun in the park for 117 underfoot.

961432.jpegLastly cutting out Cy Whitlings skis today, so pictures forth coming on that as well.

If there are any other pictures or videos that would interest you guys let me know.
 
I love the graphics but i was wondering about the square tips and tails, it looks sick but how would that effect your skiing?
 
14128392:flavourtown said:
I love the graphics but i was wondering about the square tips and tails, it looks sick but how would that effect your skiing?
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They add a bit of float and rise up pretty quickly in soft snow. I feel like they tend to plane better in deep snow then a more rounded tip but that could just a personal preference rather than the design. They do not deflect of trees if you hit them straight on (obviously), at the same time you probably shouldn't be running into tree's to begin with with.

The original reason behind the square tip was that it was/is easier to cut out during the finishing process. It also tends to stand out more an garner questions from others in the lift line and such.

There are definitely trade offs when choosing tips shapes but in my opinion I feel like the square tip is definitely worth it.
 
14128657:FullSend_Ski_Co. said:
They add a bit of float and rise up pretty quickly in soft snow. I feel like they tend to plane better in deep snow then a more rounded tip but that could just a personal preference rather than the design. They do not deflect of trees if you hit them straight on (obviously), at the same time you probably shouldn't be running into tree's to begin with with.

The original reason behind the square tip was that it was/is easier to cut out during the finishing process. It also tends to stand out more an garner questions from others in the lift line and such.

There are definitely trade offs when choosing tips shapes but in my opinion I feel like the square tip is definitely worth it.
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That makes alot of sense. in my opinion the shape looks really nice and would allow you to stand out from other skis.
 
Okay Cy, I saw you reposted on FullSend’s story. We’re going to need a review here soon.

14129876:cydwhit said:
Oh man. Gonna make so many questionable decisions on those, once we're allowed to make questionable decisions again!
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14203517:BradAusNzCoCa said:
Okay Cy, I saw you reposted on FullSend’s story. We’re going to need a review here soon.
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Ha! I only have one inbounds day on them so far, so I'll wait until I can put together a full review. For now: They're really good, like, way better than they have any right to be. Throw a blank topsheet on them and I would have a hard time telling that they weren't from one of the bigger indy brands like Moment or ON3P. I'll have a full review once I get more time on them and can make comparisons.
 
So I have been dead on here for far to long, I'm hoping to get some more content and pictures of the ski building process out to the world soon. Stay tuned kids.

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