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maximiliaanhad my first day at my new job and moved to amsterdam today!
Congrats dude. Always takes a little bit of courage to move somewhere new.
Finished my first day of work without my arm sling on (still have to wear shoulder brace) put on diplo's florida (the album), packed bowl/smoke, going to do laundry, reheat leftover pizza, then head to the bar for hilarious karaoke night.
Fuck me trying to buy bulk fibreglass is expensive. I don't want to buy small, heavily marked up quantities, but on a quote for 220lbs the price is no better... And I don't even want 220lbs. I want somewhere in between a few meters of glass, and enough glass to last me a lifetime...
NinetyFourFuck me trying to buy bulk fibreglass is expensive. I don't want to buy small, heavily marked up quantities, but on a quote for 220lbs the price is no better... And I don't even want 220lbs. I want somewhere in between a few meters of glass, and enough glass to last me a lifetime...
Weight/price? I never have to buy anything heavy, and the most I need is less than 10 yards so far. It's 5 bucks a yard for 6oz e cloth where I get it. Never looked into the heavy stuff or triax or whatever.
Oh word my parents lied to me and havn't paid my rent for school for the past four months and my roommates and landlord are about to rip my head off and im about to jump off a bridge. I obviously need to be more responsible but like what the fuck, cant wait to spend the next five weeks of work to pay off my debts. Zero chance I can afford to go skiiing this year or do anything.
DrZoidbergWeight/price? I never have to buy anything heavy, and the most I need is less than 10 yards so far. It's 5 bucks a yard for 6oz e cloth where I get it. Never looked into the heavy stuff or triax or whatever.
I was quoted on 7 USD per pound of E-TLX 2200 glass. The guy at the one supplier is telling me that there is a minimum buy of one roll, and rolls come in sizes of 50" or 38" and 106yd lengths. A 38" roll is 216 lbs...
I'm desperate for glass so I'm just making irrational moves and I bought 20yds from the Ski Lab. Paypal was exchanging at 1 CDN = 0.77 USD. I should have bought this last week when our dollar was only like 0.84 USD. But this is how I'm feeling right now:
I'm going to check in with another supplier though and see if I can buy slit/stitched widths, not a full roll and if I can I'll wait until our dollar rebounds to do so.
NinetyFourI was quoted on 7 USD per pound of E-TLX 2200 glass. The guy at the one supplier is telling me that there is a minimum buy of one roll, and rolls come in sizes of 50" or 38" and 106yd lengths. A 38" roll is 216 lbs...
I'm desperate for glass so I'm just making irrational moves and I bought 20yds from the Ski Lab. Paypal was exchanging at 1 CDN = 0.77 USD. I should have bought this last week when our dollar was only like 0.84 USD. But this is how I'm feeling right now:
I'm going to check in with another supplier though and see if I can buy slit/stitched widths, not a full roll and if I can I'll wait until our dollar rebounds to do so.
How much does it cost you to make one pair of skis right now?
Including everything you have had to build/buy to make them like drills, presses, etc.
.Rybak.How much does it cost you to make one pair of skis right now?
Including everything you have had to build/buy to make them like drills, presses, etc.
Aha oh god I have no idea including tool costs right now. I've probably got $5000 worth of tools though. Although a lot of those tools go beyond ski building for me, and are used quite frequently in my actual job. Material costs right now for one pair of skis in USD is probably like $150? It helps a lot if you're buying materials direct. The only materials I can't buy direct right now are edges and fiberglass.
NinetyFourAha oh god I have no idea including tool costs right now. I've probably got $5000 worth of tools though. Although a lot of those tools go beyond ski building for me, and are used quite frequently in my actual job. Material costs right now for one pair of skis in USD is probably like $150? It helps a lot if you're buying materials direct. The only materials I can't buy direct right now are edges and fiberglass.
Oh wow. That's definitely a lot more reasonable then i thought it would be. I guess it can get quite expensive if you decide to test out something new and you screw up.
On the topic of building for anyone, don't let my numbers skew you. You can still build ultra nice stuff with, and for way less. There's definitely guys out there crushing it with more affordable setups.
I feel like I should be using biax glass on surfboards. +/- 45 degree might offer better impact resistance and any longitudinal strength could be made up with the stringer or carbon tape.
I was so tired ths morning everyone thought I was super baked, but I was just tired. And the same thing will prolly happen tomorrow if I don't get my ass to sleep.
mmccarthy14idea on what to get this girl for a valentines day gift? I'm thinking something Alex and Ani but I'm not sure. Ladies on NS, I need your help.
We've been friends for a while now and both me and my other friend are starting to notice a change in how she acts towards me (more like starting to like me) and I've always liked her. SO it's a clear cut case of I like her more than she likes me so I'm trying not to be stupid and spend a lot of money and have it get fucked up. But I also want to get her a present that's meaningful because she's like one of my best friends and I literally can talk to her for hours upon hours and not get bored what so ever. So idk what to do. I'm thinking price range is 40-60 bucks.
mmccarthy14idea on what to get this girl for a valentines day gift? I'm thinking something Alex and Ani but I'm not sure. Ladies on NS, I need your help.
Make her a packet of coupons that she can redeem from you at anytime that lets her give you head
mmccarthy14We've been friends for a while now and both me and my other friend are starting to notice a change in how she acts towards me (more like starting to like me) and I've always liked her. SO it's a clear cut case of I like her more than she likes me so I'm trying not to be stupid and spend a lot of money and have it get fucked up. But I also want to get her a present that's meaningful because she's like one of my best friends and I literally can talk to her for hours upon hours and not get bored what so ever. So idk what to do. I'm thinking price range is 40-60 bucks.
If she likes bracelets and is kinda preppy kiel james patrick has the cutest stuff. I got my best friend one, and she loves it.
Also, I thoughtthis other op was b big nice to me but it turns out he was hitting on me and I'm stupid
moistIf she likes bracelets and is kinda preppy kiel james patrick has the cutest stuff. I got my best friend one, and she loves it.
Also, I thoughtthis other op was b big nice to me but it turns out he was hitting on me and I'm stupid
Looked at them, really not her style though. I wouldn't say she's preppy but she's very "classy" I guess. Like this is the hardest girl I've ever tried to be with and the fact that I have to really give it time with her shows that she's worth it imo. I'm thinking this http://www.alexandani.com/bangles/path-of-life-infinity-expandable-wire-bangle.html or the URI one. it's not that expensive and if it doesn't work out she can still wear it and not feel weird about ti because its pretty generic.
Today I am eating at the restaurant of a chef who, upon hearing rumours that he would be awarded a Michelin star, closed his north London restaurant and downsized to a glorified shack on a minor road in a suburban village in an insignificant part of the south of England. Also he only opens his new place upon request. This is going to be interesting...
*DUMBCAN*Today I am eating at the restaurant of a chef who, upon hearing rumours that he would be awarded a Michelin star, closed his north London restaurant and downsized to a glorified shack on a minor road in a suburban village in an insignificant part of the south of England. Also he only opens his new place upon request. This is going to be interesting...
*DUMBCAN*Today I am eating at the restaurant of a chef who, upon hearing rumours that he would be awarded a Michelin star, closed his north London restaurant and downsized to a glorified shack on a minor road in a suburban village in an insignificant part of the south of England. Also he only opens his new place upon request. This is going to be interesting...
Judging him based off your description, I'm going to make a rough guess and say he smokes 4 packs of cigarettes a day.
*DUMBCAN*Today I am eating at the restaurant of a chef who, upon hearing rumours that he would be awarded a Michelin star, closed his north London restaurant and downsized to a glorified shack on a minor road in a suburban village in an insignificant part of the south of England. Also he only opens his new place upon request. This is going to be interesting...
