Chubz
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I'd love to see Shred's drawing with the color scheme of Speed's second board from the left. Anyway to combine those?
If and when I start pressing some decks I hope both of you can help me out.
Great work guys
Greg
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this season has been decent. When it's been cold it has stayed cold (got cold in Dec. and gave us an early present). when its been crummy , it stayed crummy (nearly rained all of January), at least here in PA. Typically, it dips into the cold and then back up into the 40 and 50's, then back down into freezing temps and continues thru the season (day to day, week to week) and that is what creates our boilerplate.
Even though it hasnt been a banner year in the east, the more consistent temps have provided some quality snow, except in January. Overall its been a better quality snow season out here, but overall amounts have been down.
It was an urban legend this season. ;)
I have seen BP rear its ugly head recently with days rising to 40-45 and then below freezing during the nights here in PA. I would imagine Maine has stayed below freezing even during the day, which makes for what is seen in those pics. Oh so tasty looking.
Wish I were up north, have funs folks.
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What type of board is being ridden thru these gouges and is the board being ridden on rail or less aggressively. I will seif I can pics of some of my trenches Wed, which are tight as hell compared to these arcs. Not bragging , just wondering b/c I'm looking for a board that will make arcs like this even though it might be getting railed.
Greg
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I thought of starting a website that would allow users to log in and rate grooming of ski resorts by trail and general up keep of resort conditions as some way too give feedback to resort groomers.
Some days are absolutely great where I ride and other days, it seems like the groomers may have been drinking on the job.
The system than would keep an ongoing record of the trails' rating that may be somehow posted on the slope.
Currently, the only type of recognition I see for groomers is the annual park builders comps that your see featured in snowboarder, but thats for terrain stuff.
I stop in the mountain managers office on days that they do a great job just to say thanks and keep up the good work.
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But I still dont understand why they call it vertical if the grain is running tip to tail. I guess I would see that as horizontal. Or is it named by something else?
Thanks
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"vertically laminated strips of wood" for the wood cores? Is it wood cut so the grain of the wood is running up and down (as in from the base to topsheet) as opposed to the grain running tip to tail (horizontal), like wood you can buy at lumber suppliers?
I'm just trying to picture what is meant by the above quote. ANy inosight to this would be great.
Later
Greg
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to no one in particular. PLus I think I had some wine in me.
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Mine delamed and tried to epoxy, but no luck. It sux b/c I loved the board. Its still ridable, but not worth fixing.
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Shred
Love the drawing. Did you do it? If so, I may need your skill for some of my topsheet , if and when I start making boards.
That is sweet!!!!!
Greg
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Chris,
I intend on making a monster if I get this board building going, but was looking for one to ride for the last few weeks this season. Missed out on the one on ebay, which in turn got me going to pursue another one.
Just thought I'd put a feeler out there. I know Tim has the other 197, but I was digging the greenwhite one he had.
LAter
Greg
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I want is gone.
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How about a link of thread page dedicated to the subject. Fin has done a great job of updating the page, I think we should all know it IS within reach of making your own boards. Will they be perfect the first time....No, but it gets you started. Nuff Said.
Dreamer but not a loser........
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Any out there looking for a new home?
Greg
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Marty
do you know those guys? If so, I'd be interested in spending some time with them some weekend, if they are up for it. I live in Pa and would make the trip.
Secondly, I was considering making my own cores rather than buy. I know it would be a challenge but I think the biggest would be getting the proper thickness at the center and tips after the full core is cut from the main wood block that I intend on making.
Any tips on getting proper thickness?
and I dont understand why Arc's Heaven on earth comment is full of himself? I guess all those companies like "Built Ford Tough" or Navin Johnson with the "Optigrab" are full of themselves too. It's a cool slogan I look forward to seeing the link on bomber once your in production Arc. :D
I guess I'm full of myself because I have come up with a slogan for my boards , even if they are hunks of Sh*t when I'm done. But that wont be revealed until the Gold Medal winner is on the podium in Vancouver ;)
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30-40 Psi
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My gears began turning when I was referenced to this site and the more I read , the more I convinced myself it was do-able. This applies to ski building process, but it seems to be good reference for getting set up in general. Molds seem to be something that would be the cost of wood and glue
http://www.skibuilders.com/howto/
And yes freestyle counts, because If I have any luck with this, I will try some FS boards as x-mas gifts for my friends that still havent converted to the better side of riding. Then the following year, throw an alpine at them to get to come over.
Keep in mind folks, I'm not getting into this for mass production or sales production, it is simply to give it a go and do some tinkering in the garage and the satisfaction of being able to ride your own board. If it pans out it does,if it doesnt I give it a few more tries and then just go back to riding my purchased boards. If it takes me a whole summer to make a board, thats fine, I'm not under any deadlines to produce.
Greg
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Dr. D
Just wondering where you get that stat. In reviewing some of the sites I have been on, costs to get equipment, materials would be no where near that amount, unless I'm not seeing some hidden costs. The biggest investment I see is time and patience.
Unless you are talking about using one of the high end presses.
Please infomr me if I am missing something.
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I have read what types of wood are being used for boards. Any input for that for core and stingers? Also what type of glue is used to adhere wood for making cores and what type for the different layers of the board itself (topsheet, core, etc)
Looking to build decks for heavier riders 195+
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Going to use sections of firehose under PSI's and press it. I think it would create better compression and adhesion. Going to gut and rearrange the garage this spring, so there shoul dbe some room for a press.
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Just wondering if any of you folks have delved into making your own boards? I have been looking at some misc. websites that go over making your own skis and boards and it seems do-able with a little bit of cash flow to build personal use boards. Not looking at any mass production, just tinkering during the summer for something to do.
Besides that the obvious folks who have gone out on their own, seeing if any of you have tried it and if so, please share challenges and tips if you have any.
Just think it would be just dandy riding a deck I made myself.
Funny enough when I ran it by my wife a few weeks ago, she didnt shake her head at me as with most of my other ideas I throw at her. She said go for it.
Thanks
Greg
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That set up can get you started, being and AM board and good bindings.
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Ron Rudy?? He is living in Vegas now, but he said he use to ride at RT back in the early 90's. If you do , I can get you his info if you guys are close enough to hook up.
I was back there for the RT carve session that Phil and the guys arranged. Ramrod was as usual bumps and ice, but I think you would be able to hang.
Minute man was great for the day we had.
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Its at this point that questions arise as to whether East coast REALLY has ice or are we just belly-aching and exaggerating on how conditions get in our part of the country. Sorry if this gets off the subject or if I am barking up my own tree.
Yes,we get ice and I'm glad I grew up riding and skiing ice. It has made me a better rider and feeling glorified when I head west. One of my fondest memories was a trip to Colorado and on the lift at Breck. Started chatting with a local rider (back when I was in softies) on the lift and he ask if I wanted to ride some local stashes with him. "Of course", I replied. He then asked if I thought I could keep up being from the "Pennsyltucky". Thats right, I'm a silly hillbilly from PA, who loves snowboarding. I simply told him to lead and I would follow.
He lead me back thru some "uncharted territory" with about 12" of fresh in some pines and then gave me one glance back before he dropped in. I figured he had taken this route many times before, so just stick with him and I will be ok. That I did.
It was a cool slope thru the pines with a small cliff drop and a cool roller towards the bottom that wasnt a big kicker but allowed a smooth, floaty 25'-30 drop. He spun a backside 3 and I spun a frontside 3 right behind him. We both stuck it and rode away. We arrived at the bottom where the trail would take us back to the lift area. He turned around with a suprised look on his face that I was still in his hip pocket. He invited me to join him for the rest of the day because he said I changed his opinion about east coast riders. He also said how suprised he was that in the middle of his spin, he saw me in the corner of his eye,above him just taking off.
Not that I am into it, but the pro scene has been consistently littered with East Coast riders who often make it to the podium. The ice coast has made me better as a rider and more appreciative of "Optimal" Days, when they come along.
I guess what I am getting at is Ice days are crummy, but make us better. I love some of the posts on this thread describing diff types. I have seen em all and try to enjoy them not matter what. Sure I still bellyach at those less than perfect days, but its better than sitting on the couch in the middle of August or at the beach........boring!!! Thinking about the first snowfall of the year and if it will hopefully be an early season.
Just Babbling
Greg
Greatest ebay ad ever!
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It is funny, I apologize.