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HDPE problems?

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skiWASHDC
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I got 1/4 inch and applying it with a countersink bit was easy as easy comes.

HDPE is awesome and slippery. BUT
I noticed its quite soft?
I toook my sharpest edges and they dug in pretty easy but i was thinking with my mellow edges with an even higher impact wont they dig into the surface or scratch?

Anyone had any problems with it or any solutions to your problem?
Nov 30 2006 8:31PM
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SkiMN
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Sounds weird as hell. I doubt it would have got its reputation as one of the best materials for box topsheets if it caught though.
Nov 30 2006 9:29PM
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HeathR
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it had lasted 3 seasons and still holding up good. I dont use sharp skis though.
Nov 30 2006 10:22PM
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dubage
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if you have coaping, nothing to wory about
Dec 5 2006 10:06PM
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turtleman321
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really no point in having HDPE if you have coping. but anyway, is it just the edges? mine did it to but once the edges dull out it works good. if its catching in the middle sounds like your skis arent landing flat or there is some kind of high spot on the sheet of HDPE
Dec 5 2006 10:32PM
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ccdickson
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yah i just built a box with HDPE as a topsheet, and ill admit it does fray a little on the edges. but im pretty sure its near impossible to catch in the middle of the sheet. also mines not all that slippery, should i just like wax it down or something?
Dec 5 2006 10:33PM
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skiWASHDC
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snow
Dec 6 2006 7:12AM
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socktrooper
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where you get the HDPE plastic?
Dec 6 2006 3:46PM
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teamjib
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^any plastics manufacturer just look on the internet or phone book thers lots. i just got some today
Dec 6 2006 6:13PM
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skiWASHDC
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www.usplastics.com
Dec 6 2006 7:03PM
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+[wall.e]+
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Fuck dude, I just payed 42 for a 4x8 foot sheet the other day, then got screwed on the shipping. $48 for shipping, plus it has to be cut in half into two 4x4s. So my 16ft box will be comprised of four 4ft sections. Damn. $100.... Whats the cheapest place to buy it?
Dec 6 2006 7:44PM
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skiWASHDC
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100$ for a 16 foot box aint that bad i dont think
Dec 6 2006 9:39PM
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garrett.
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think 1/8 inch is thick enough?my box's are going to be 1x10
Dec 7 2006 6:59PM
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HeathR
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It depends on how you plan on attaching it. If ur gonna screw it on u need to countersink ur screws so you dont ketch ur edge on them. You cant countersink in 1/8 inch its too thin.
Dec 7 2006 7:44PM
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seider
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i was told u can get special glue attaching HDPE to wood, im making my box 1.5*12
Dec 11 2006 10:34PM
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