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****OFFSET SKIS****

sam7136
Posts: 241 - Karma: 339
Dec 10 2014 12:15AM

Hey guys, It would be greatly appreciated if you could go and check out a start up ski company me and a few friends are creating. Its definitely in the early stages (only 5 pairs made so far), but were on our way. Helpful criticism would be great, but keep in mind our stage in the process. We plan on being semi-custom (custom topsheet, core type, flex, along with some other components). We need as much recognition and criticism as possible!

Check out our facebook page!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/offsetskis?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

Plus k for likes on the page!

Thanks a lot, and let us know what you think!

Offset Skis

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Huck_Fin
Posts: 355 - Karma: 971
Dec 10 2014 12:20AM

looks cool. I would suggest better logo on the back of the first skis you made. It just kind of looks like scribbles.

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Wheat
Posts: 375 - Karma: 1,633
Dec 10 2014 12:21AM

They're pretty dope skis man. Graphics look nice. You should get a website up and running.

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gapersarefriends
Posts: 2158 - Karma: 4,269
Dec 10 2014 12:25AM

damn those actually look sweet. any info/specs on em?

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caucasian_chad
Posts: 4078 - Karma: 3,625
Dec 10 2014 12:31AM

Your name reminds me too much of construction staking at work. That's probably not a very common problem among the ski community though.

The skis look pretty cool though, hard to say much without actually riding a pair haha. Props for getting into making skis, that's a shitload of work!

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sam7136
Posts: 241 - Karma: 339
Dec 10 2014 12:35AM

Thanks guys!!!! we will definitely make the logo/name on the skis cleaner and more eye catching. As far as the name, I think were going to keep it but understand where your coming from, just kinda late considering how far we are along.

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caucasian_chad
Posts: 4078 - Karma: 3,625
Dec 10 2014 12:39AM

sam7136As far as the name, I think were going to keep it but understand where your coming from, just kinda late considering how far we are along.

I wasn't very serious anyways haha, that wouldn't be a dealbreaker by any means.

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JAHpow
Posts: 7282 - Karma: 17,169
Dec 10 2014 12:39AM

Those graphics are clean, I like it. Good luck!

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sam7136
Posts: 241 - Karma: 339
Dec 10 2014 12:42AM

And in response to gapersarefriends, our tech is pretty typical at this point, as of now were using a full poplar core, oak or ptex sidewalls, a layer of fiberglass and/or layer of hemp composite, 1.3 mm edge, and 4001 p-tex base material. With more money will come burlier, better components.

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brosido
Posts: 10 - Karma: -5
Dec 10 2014 12:47AM

Sup guys, I'm also a part of Offset so I am credible to answer any of your questions

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brosido
Posts: 10 - Karma: -5
Dec 10 2014 12:51AM

We have also really been looking into doing natural composites such as hemp or flax as opposed to fiberglass. They have great dampening properties and it would be cool to make a mostly natural ski. Plus who doesn't want weed in their ski?

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sam7136
Posts: 241 - Karma: 339
Dec 10 2014 1:48PM

bump

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iLLbiLLy
Posts: 2865 - Karma: 2,631
Dec 10 2014 4:19PM

I read the logo as "offsex"

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*DELETED*
Posts: 1043 - Karma: 938
Dec 10 2014 4:44PM

brosidoPlus who doesn't want weed in their ski?

This makes me feel like i shouldnt trust you with constructing a ski...

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Phil-X-
Posts: 7205 - Karma: 14,399
Dec 10 2014 4:55PM

No pics of product or process posted in the thread.. common now.

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Laurent.
Posts: 10054 - Karma: 25,277
Dec 10 2014 5:15PM

Do they come with the bindings mounted offset?

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Phil-X-
Posts: 7205 - Karma: 14,399
Dec 10 2014 5:22PM

omnidataDo they come with the bindings mounted offset?

I was under the impression they had offset hips, similar to offset scoliosis hips

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sam7136
Posts: 241 - Karma: 339
Dec 10 2014 6:22PM

Sorry for not including pictures, we didn't because we wanted you guys to check out the Facebook page, not just look at the skis. And disregard the weed in the skis thing haha

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brosido
Posts: 10 - Karma: -5
Dec 10 2014 8:23PM

And as we said earlier, this isn't for promotion but rather to get your honest opinion on the skis we are making. We are just starting out and see the newschoolers community as a great source of feedback on what we are doing. And ya, the weed thing was a joke but using hemp as a topsheet/ composite isn't.

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Eastcoastskier95
Posts: 795 - Karma: 652
Dec 10 2014 8:42PM

thats dope hope all goes well for all you

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cornholio
Posts: 3952 - Karma: 3,057
Dec 10 2014 8:46PM

sam7136Sorry for not including pictures, we didn't because we wanted you guys to check out the Facebook page, not just look at the skis. And disregard the weed in the skis thing haha

theres not really any information on the facebook page, so why don't you tell us something? or were we supposed to go to the facebook page to get your email address to email you questions or critiques?

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LAME.
Posts: 5795 - Karma: 2,449
Dec 10 2014 8:58PM

send me free skis please!

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brosido
Posts: 10 - Karma: -5
Dec 10 2014 9:14PM

^^ Not sure were at that point yet... free stickers though! And I just went though and added all the dimensions to our finished and un-finished skis.

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ANDR01D
Posts: 1181 - Karma: 3,319
Dec 10 2014 9:17PM

Came here because I thought some kid mounted his bindings offset from each other and I wanted a good laugh. I didn't get this, but I wasn't disappointed. Keep up the good work dude!

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LAME.
Posts: 5795 - Karma: 2,449
Dec 10 2014 9:17PM

brosido^^ Not sure were at that point yet... free stickers though! And I just went though and added all the dimensions to our finished and un-finished skis.

ok well let me know when you can hook it up, i need some park skis this season,

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lurking
Posts: 2220 - Karma: 6,786
Dec 10 2014 9:54PM

That oiled wood looks super sexy

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brosido
Posts: 10 - Karma: -5
Dec 10 2014 10:15PM

Thats one point we wanted to we wanted to check on. We really like the look of wood sidewalls and they add great edge control, but the thing is that people tend to see them as lower quality than p-tex. From my experience and many other ski builders on the skibuilders.com forum, wood sidewalls are extremely durable and low care. What are your opinions, wood or p-tex sidewall? We make both though.

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p.hawks
Posts: 2832 - Karma: 581
Dec 10 2014 10:28PM

Looks cool. I saw the pic of the new mold, does it work well like that? I buiklt mine a similar way, but then a topped with very thin sheet metal, and then I use a sheet of tyvek on it each time i press so that the epoxy doesn't stick to the mold

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sam7136
Posts: 241 - Karma: 339
Dec 10 2014 10:30PM

Email us with any questions/feedback/concerns or anything else at Offsetskis@gmail.com!!!! We are working on adding more information to the facebook page along with a website coming soon.

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brosido
Posts: 10 - Karma: -5
Dec 10 2014 10:34PM

p.hawksLooks cool. I saw the pic of the new mold, does it work well like that? I buiklt mine a similar way, but then a topped with very thin sheet metal, and then I use a sheet of tyvek on it each time i press so that the epoxy doesn't stick to the mold

We are putting one or 2 layers of masonite in the mold, and then laying the ski up in a metal cassette. We use wax paper to keep everything from sticking which works super well.

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gapersarefriends
Posts: 2158 - Karma: 4,269
Dec 11 2014 3:05PM

What are the widths and lengths on the skis so far

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youngdtay
Posts: 3122 - Karma: -112
Dec 11 2014 5:52PM

Finesse da plug

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brosido
Posts: 10 - Karma: -5
Dec 11 2014 6:26PM

gapersarefriendsWhat are the widths and lengths on the skis so far

All the dimensions and lengths for the skis finished and unfinished are on the pictures.

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Phil-X-
Posts: 7205 - Karma: 14,399
Dec 11 2014 6:57PM

brosidoAll the dimensions and lengths for the skis finished and unfinished are on the pictures.

You guys blow at answering questions and shit.. fuck

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brosido
Posts: 10 - Karma: -5
Dec 11 2014 8:19PM

Big mountain with dimensions of:

136; 108; 130

@ 187cm

25 meter radius

30% tip rocker, 20% tail rocker, 1 cm of camber

Park ski:

Dimensions:

125; 89; 118

@181cm

Radius @ 19m

2 cm Camber

Snoop Ski (all mountain pow)

Dimensions:

138; 106; 125

@ 178cm

Radius @ 20m

1st ski:

Dimensions:

138; 115; 130

@ 185

Radius @ 23m

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Lus146
Posts: 422 - Karma: 2,281
Dec 11 2014 9:22PM

Looks dope. Keep doin what you're doin if you wanna succeed. Everybody loves a new indie brand. Good luck with business and all that!

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sam7136
Posts: 241 - Karma: 339
Dec 13 2014 8:18PM

Also, what do you guys think is a fair price point for a pair?

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dingus
Posts: 1328 - Karma: 7,877
Dec 14 2014 3:10AM

Make a ski that actually has real butter in it, not that margarine shit.

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Squirtle
Posts: 287 - Karma: 1,540
Dec 15 2014 2:45AM

How large do you plan on making this company? If you plan on turning this into a fully operational business, remember to take care of all the legality behind it. Heres a good resource for that.

[URL]https://www.sba.gov/content/follow-these-steps-starting-busines[/URL]s

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Hugh_Conway_jr
Posts: 746 - Karma: 467
Dec 15 2014 8:01AM

Are you guys selling skis yet?

I read that you have only made 5 pairs of skis so far.... seriously?

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sam7136
Posts: 241 - Karma: 339
Dec 15 2014 8:46PM

No we are not selling skis yet. We are selling discounted skis to friends and family until we feel confident enough in the quality. We have 4 more pairs almost finished, and many more to come after that.

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broto
Posts: 9039 - Karma: 25,659
Dec 15 2014 10:48PM

You're gonna need a fatter edge than 1.3 mm to sell to this crowd brother

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JTCasper540_MN
Posts: 742 - Karma: 3,698
Dec 15 2014 11:38PM

looks tight yo

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spliff.Life
Posts: 7847 - Karma: 1,549
Dec 16 2014 12:35AM

I like the spiral logo, looks like a cool project, good luck!

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