Making My Own Skis! Using a Vacuum Press

[WiscoSkiing]

Ok so im basically looking for advice,tips,tricks and suggestions from people who have made their own skis with a vacuum pump. Examples-- what kind of vacuum bag, what kind of vacuum. please use pictures if you have. thanks to all that contribute!!!

 

[Crispy.]

Don't you get your skis from Armada?

 

[WiscoSkiing]

yes but i thought i would experiment and try some new designs. skiing is one thing, skiing on a pair of sticks you made yourself is another.

 

[Freeskier_boi]

Message Ninetyfour, I think he's making his own skis too! Not sure but he could have really good infos for u!

 

[No.Quarter]

he doesn't use a vacuum though

and OP: go here and ask your questions here

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/651776/

 

[WiscoSkiing]

yes ive read all of ninetyfour thread and although it was helpful most on there use a pneumatic press. thanks for the suggestion

 

[Crispy.]

http://www.skibuilders.com/howto/

 

[Nate.Dog]

I've built 2 pairs with a vacuum bag, on me with any questions.

 

[Nate.Dog]

Pm* sorry for dub post

 

[WiscoSkiing]

cool! okay so one of the main things i was wondering is how people are doing the vacuum thing with what looks like just a half a bag or a plastic film over the skis. for example these guys >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jzj-vTH9G4 can someone explain how the do that. like do they just tape it down or what. and does it work?? thanks

 

[RudyGarmisch]

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