Poster: A snowHead
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HELP
doing an A-level project in which I have decided to build my own skis. I ordered the materials I would need from the USA (currently in the UK) but they couldn't deliver my core due to shipping restrictions. I am running out of time now before my project has to be completed, so I was wondering if anyone knows a place in UK or Europe where I will be able to source some cores for my skis (ideally pre profiled ones)
Thanks
Sam
PS also wondering if anyone knows where to get cheap epoxy from as the only stuff I can find is ridiculously expensive
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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thanks a lot mate
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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You need to talk to Idris
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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How about using some old pine floorboard. I'm not kidding.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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That is a fantastic web site- those guys are bonkers
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Thanks guys this should be really helpful appreciate the effort
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In the UK there is Fork Tree skis, North West Customs and Lonely Mountain Skis - they are all much closer to you than me, but give me a shout if you are stuck
Also there are many resin suppliers in the uk - in the past I've used epoxy-resins.co.uk.
These days I use http://www.entropyresins.eu/
Hope this is of some help
www.idriskis.com
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thanks for the sources Idris i was wondering if you could tell me how much epoxy you think I'd need for the one pair of skis as i don't want to be buying too much because its so expensive and i also don' want to have not enough for obvious reasons.
thanks
sam
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@sampattinson, contact Rupert Gammond at Pure Freeride Design: https://www.pfdskis.com
Rupe's away ski testing at the moment but if you give him a call mid next week I'm sure he'll supply you with some epoxy.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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A single piece of wood but routed for lightness.
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