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M1 Skis? thoughts 

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ParkingLotPiss
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Came across these guys making all aluminum skis (M1 Skis | Carve Your Own Lines.) they claim that its revolutionary technology. The website basically claims that their skis are better in every way without really explaining how. Personally I am highly skeptical, I find it hard too believe that the performance boost would be super significant. can anyone think of why these would make a huge difference. they seem to only be focusing on carving & racing skis so maybe someone with some more experience there would know?

Did I mention they cost $5000USD, ironically, in the FAQ section of their website they say "M1 is for everybody"
Oct 1 2024 10:23AM
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cndr
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Those things look dumb as fuck.
Oct 1 2024 10:33AM
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ParkingLotPiss
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A match made in heven?



Oct 1 2024 10:42AM
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officechair
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There is no way the edges hold up to damage. If aluminum edges worked well they would have been adopted by the industry before we were born.

**This post was edited on Oct 1st 2024 at 11:56:32am
Oct 1 2024 11:55AM
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Jibbcore
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Looks like racing skis thats lame
Oct 1 2024 12:42PM
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PartyBullshiit
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It’s cool to see a company doing something different but the price is asinine. They’re gonna sell 3 pairs and one will actually be skied. Once.
Oct 1 2024 1:53PM
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ParkingLotPiss
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PartyBullshiitIt’s cool to see a company doing something different but the price is asinine. They’re gonna sell 3 pairs and one will actually be skied. Once.


yeah 5k for a pair of skis is fucked. I don't care how good they are. that's enough money for 10 pairs "composite skis" as M1 calls them. Seems like a a new toy to amuse aspen trust fund goobers.


M1: made of silver spoons, for people with silver spoons.
Oct 1 2024 2:25PM
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FruitBootPro
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cnc machining this is absolutely ridiculous and i am really doubtful of aluminum’s ability to flex and be damp like wood. $5k for skis that will probably carve worse than stöckli or whatever
Oct 1 2024 2:42PM
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nmwninjart
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ParkingLotPissyeah 5k for a pair of skis

Ouch.
They gotta charge that much to run that massive CNC machine and pay the engineers, operators and programmers.
They probably use T3031 Aluminum. Lots of gun parts are made with that. I don't know how that would be better edge material would be better than standard steel edges. Unless you want to slide some aluminum rails! Anyone want to buy a 5K ski and test that out?
Oct 1 2024 6:47PM
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ColoradoDogfart
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everyone gansta till they get an aluminum ski to the dome
Oct 1 2024 10:15PM
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lil.Boye
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they are probably just a niche ski for the dudes that can never get enough of bragging about their skis
Oct 2 2024 2:30PM
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SendyMcSendyface
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god I love ridiculously overpriced and over engineered products that try and fix problems that don't exist. big ups to this dude for figuring out another way to fleece rich morons
Oct 3 2024 11:42AM
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animator
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ParkingLotPissCame across these guys making all aluminum skis (M1 Skis | Carve Your Own Lines.) they claim that its revolutionary technology. The website basically claims that their skis are better in every way without really explaining how. Personally I am highly skeptical, I find it hard too believe that the performance boost would be super significant. can anyone think of why these would make a huge difference. they seem to only be focusing on carving & racing skis so maybe someone with some more experience there would know?

Did I mention they cost $5000USD, ironically, in the FAQ section of their website they say "M1 is for everybody"


Renoun said that the non-newtonian whatever they used in their skis was revolutionary too and they’re for sale 🤷‍♂️
Oct 3 2024 12:12PM
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BallClapper
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animatorRenoun said that the non-newtonian whatever they used in their skis was revolutionary too and they’re for sale 🤷‍♂️


I have a buddy who bought some and raves about them. He has more money than he knows what to do with. Has 8 pairs of skis all around ~900 all with pivot 15's. Buys a few every year and sells them at the end of the season. Hasn't bought me anything yet. 😢
Oct 8 2024 5:00PM
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ParkingLotPiss
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BallClapperI have a buddy who bought some and raves about them. He has more money than he knows what to do with. Has 8 pairs of skis all around ~900 all with pivot 15's. Buys a few every year and sells them at the end of the season. Hasn't bought me anything yet. 😢


Sounds like the M1 target demographic. get him to write a review on here.
Oct 8 2024 5:34PM
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drifts
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nmwninjartOuch.
They gotta charge that much to run that massive CNC machine and pay the engineers, operators and programmers.
They probably use T3031 Aluminum. Lots of gun parts are made with that. I don't know how that would be better edge material would be better than standard steel edges. Unless you want to slide some aluminum rails! Anyone want to buy a 5K ski and test that out?


Id bet 7075, aerospace uses it a lot and they said a lot about aerospace bs on the website, seriously hope they have some medical/gov contracts that fund their shop and these skis are a passion project because these are a waste of machine time and metal.
Oct 8 2024 11:32PM
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animator
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BallClapperI have a buddy who bought some and raves about them. He has more money than he knows what to do with. Has 8 pairs of skis all around ~900 all with pivot 15's. Buys a few every year and sells them at the end of the season. Hasn't bought me anything yet. 😢


I mean they ski fine but my point was that the tech was the selling point and yet they went under
Oct 9 2024 10:24PM
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hb_laz
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if i ever see somebody with these skis I will start laughing at them. they deserve to know that they made a stupid purchase. should have just gotten stoklis.
Oct 11 2024 9:55AM
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Lenny-
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This is actually my dream ski. I talked to the m1 guy and he said he is considering making a park ski in the future. Full metal park skis seem really intriguing in terms of durability. I imagine the price will drop significantly when they are doing better numbers. For now though I'm excited something I day dreamed about on lifts is actually being developed by someone.
Oct 24 2024 12:09PM
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tyauer
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I’m a huge fans of experimental skis but I’m not sold on this in the slightest
Oct 24 2024 4:47PM
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ParkingLotPiss
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tyauerI’m a huge fans of experimental skis but I’m not sold on this in the slightest


yeah its a cool idea but I just can imagine the performance justifies the price
Oct 25 2024 10:21AM
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zulis
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But I’m wondering… Doesn’t the top sheet collect ice, snow and water when conditions are bit tricky?
Dec 11 2024 6:43AM
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SendyMcSendyface
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Wrapping myself in tinfoil and shredding the shit outta this combo
ParkingLotPissA match made in heven?



Dec 11 2024 1:27PM
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BallClapper
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Don’t forget the shredsox and some tele bindings.
SendyMcSendyfaceWrapping myself in tinfoil and shredding the shit outta this combo
Dec 11 2024 2:04PM
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