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Make your own skis with supplies from the hardware store.

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snowfinder
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The guys from every third thursday made a snowboard with supplies from lowes.

https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/777234.0/How-To-Build-A-Snowboard-From-Scratch-For--100--ETT
This would be an easy way for everyone that wants to try making skis. They wont be the best skis but you can still ski them and call them your own.

Here is the list of the supplies that you will need.

DIY Snowboard or skis!

Cedar Fence Post (Core)

T-Bolts and Screws (Inserts)

Polywall (Base)

Glaze Coat 1 pint (Resin)

Fiberglass Cloth

L-Angle Tile Edge Trim (Edges)

Shelving Liner (Topsheet)

Spray Paint (Graphics)

DIY Press

8 2x6's

Wood Glue

Clamps

Lined Styrofoam

**This thread was edited on Jul 28th 2015 at 6:35:22pm
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snowfinder
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wow the title got messed up.

Make your own skis with supplies from the hardware store.
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TheBigApple
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I'd rather not suffer a catastrophic ski failure leading to a launch off a 100 foot cliff and likely death.

Thanks though.
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snowfinder
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TheBigAppleI'd rather not suffer a catastrophic ski failure leading to a launch off a 100 foot cliff and likely death.

Thanks though.


Clearly said that they wont be the best skis. It is just an easy way to make your own skis without having to spend a ton of money to make a legit pair. A ski like that would be good for early and late season a rock ski.
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Andrew_M
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TheBigAppleI'd rather not suffer a catastrophic ski failure leading to a launch off a 100 foot cliff and likely death.

Thanks though.


Woah, you ski 100 foot cliffs??????????
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Slush
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Oh my god I am doing this
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Chubz.
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this is awesome. Might have to try this out
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cozzey
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This is dope...
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msg
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This was so great
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.HERO
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How much would you say this would all cost?
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Mr.noodle
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.HEROHow much would you say this would all cost?


I think they said for the press and everything under 100$ but you would need twice the edge material
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.HERO
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Mr.noodleI think they said for the press and everything under 100$ but you would need twice the edge material


Thats pretty good actually. Might have to try it out. Thanks man!
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scott_Q
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.HEROHow much would you say this would all cost?


He said in the video just over $100
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Mr.noodle
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scottqHe said in the video just over $100


this guys actually right I just rewatched it
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.HERO
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scottqHe said in the video just over $100


oops didn't watch the video lol
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scott_Q
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.HEROoops didn't watch the video lol

Its all good
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