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Why can't edges be as thick as the whole base of the ski?

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FabricatedFront4
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If they put wax over most of the base so it can slide why not?
I am probs gonna get verbally assaulted for making this thread[/quote]
Apr 11 2018 12:14AM
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leprechaunsissy
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Mods please move this thread to Gear.
Apr 11 2018 1:24AM
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Rum_Ham
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Are you suggesting the bases be entirely metal? Because most edges are thicker than the bases
Apr 11 2018 1:48AM
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mystery3
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leprechaunsissyMods please move this thread to Gear.


Can mods just move it off into the ether? They are almighty correct?
Apr 11 2018 2:49AM
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iggyskier
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If there was a “Drugs” forum I’d move this there.
Apr 11 2018 3:38AM
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manabadman
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Op doesn’t grasp the concepts of weight or flex
Apr 11 2018 5:02AM
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freestyler540
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It wouldnt help anything to have steel base. The skis would be impossibly stiff to ride and be way too heavy to use and the snow would stick to the ski on warm days. Imagine if that steel base would rust...
Apr 11 2018 8:14AM
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nxtyrsfulltilts
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What if we made rails out of ski bases and skied skis with steel bases?
Apr 11 2018 9:16AM
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skiP.E.I.
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Lol OP's sig is from me. /claim
Apr 11 2018 9:39AM
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Casey
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iggyskierIf there was a “Drugs” forum I’d move this there.


Sounds like you're just mad you didn't think of it first.
Apr 11 2018 10:06AM
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evaroni
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nxtyrsfulltiltsWhat if we made rails out of ski bases and skied skis with steel bases?

This guy, skiing would progress.
Apr 11 2018 10:46AM
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SofaKingSick
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all metal base? the ski would behave much differently and itd be super heavy. and metal doesnt retain wax as far as i know

but hey man can i get a bag off you?
Apr 11 2018 11:53AM
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iggyskier
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CaseySounds like you're just mad you didn't think of it first.


Ten years now talking about designing park skis. I can assure you we've thought of all sorts of dumb ideas ;)
Apr 11 2018 12:55PM
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corona
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We have an old pair of skis kicking around somewhere from maybe the 60's with aluminum bases.
Apr 11 2018 1:30PM
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Skrier
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Lol also the fact that a cracked edge would mean a broken ski
Apr 11 2018 2:19PM
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johnblaze
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Just get some old Volants and mount your bindings on the bottom.
Apr 11 2018 2:36PM
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HiDef
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fucking goon. it would be absurdly heavy/stiff. Might as well go skiing on some steel beams you picked up
Apr 11 2018 3:05PM
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weastcoast
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Is this a troll thread
Apr 11 2018 4:21PM
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finder
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The reason skis have tiny grooves is to prevent suction on the snow. Older skis had to have massive channels running down the bases, and I'm guessing it would be harder to avoid suction for metal bases. Not the worst idea ever, considering the only place skiers usually bust edged under foot, so maybe like a 1cm edge would work under foot, but it would be really expensive to make edges like that and even more expensive to make them one solid piece, which would either require specially made edges or welding. I want to see fully plastic skis with maybe metal stiffeners running down the ski, which would cut down costs of fiberglass and pressing, and could be mass produced to be affordable for less privileged skiers. Just my probably crazy idea but it might not be so crazy eventually.
Apr 11 2018 4:45PM
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issaname
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Wouldn´t the edges be the base then?
Also, what about switching the base and the edges, so it all swaps around? I´m too sober for this shit
Apr 11 2018 4:47PM
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FabricatedFront4
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finderThe reason skis have tiny grooves is to prevent suction on the snow. Older skis had to have massive channels running down the bases, and I'm guessing it would be harder to avoid suction for metal bases. Not the worst idea ever, considering the only place skiers usually bust edged under foot, so maybe like a 1cm edge would work under foot, but it would be really expensive to make edges like that and even more expensive to make them one solid piece, which would either require specially made edges or welding. I want to see fully plastic skis with maybe metal stiffeners running down the ski, which would cut down costs of fiberglass and pressing, and could be mass produced to be affordable for less privileged skiers. Just my probably crazy idea but it might not be so crazy eventually.


Thank you so much homie. Everyone has looked at me like I was a fool for predicting the future of the ski industry. Someone finally understands.
Apr 11 2018 4:48PM
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skiP.E.I.
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It is a truly 'edgy' idea.
Apr 11 2018 6:44PM
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DominatorJacques
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Steel is slow. UHMDPE waxed is fast. Race skis have thin edges for a reason.
My old Hexcel Sundance II skis came with "cracked" edges for the entire length of the ski.
Apr 11 2018 7:11PM
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Nickc88
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FabricatedFront4If they put wax over most of the base so it can slide why not?
I am probs gonna get verbally assaulted for making this thread


Heavy as fuck, Doesn't flex, and don't share the same sliding properties on snow that a good slithered P-Tex base would.
Apr 11 2018 7:39PM
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Sno.
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iggyskierIf there was a “Drugs” forum I’d move this there.


Lulz.

And then don’t use wax just use WD-40.
Apr 13 2018 1:43AM
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DeebieSkeebies
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jet fuel cant melt steel bases
Apr 13 2018 7:36PM
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