Administrators Horton Posted May 17, 2015 Administrators Share Posted May 17, 2015 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted May 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 17, 2015 Very cool. That man has some skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted May 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2015 ... and some BIG machinery to make a lasting impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 18, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 18, 2015 @Dirt The Press guys Tong is a craftsman. Watching what goes on at D3 was really a pleasure. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted May 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2015 @John, Thanks for posting the videos and to D3 for allowing it to happen. I think most of us would love to take that plant tour too. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 18, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 18, 2015 @DaveD all the best stuff is secret. ... Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bishop8950 Posted May 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2015 As a team member I was able to tour the factory last year when I was in town for the BroHo BigDawg and it did not disappoint. As part of the test team I had a good idea as to what went into building a D3 ski but when I saw the full process and how well the details are managed I was really impressed. I am glad Horton went to see it and that he was able to post those videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted May 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2015 @Horton, Always the tease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted May 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2015 Did I miss something? Sorry for the Language.... Hope it is understandable anyway. Was there any fiber wraped around the edges? If not there is only one small rim of resing that glue top and bottom fiber layer together after the edges are cut down to final shape! Is that sufficient strong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted May 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2015 Never thought D3 gets enough buzz from the community...lots of jazz re: other skis despite having Nate on the team. Serious factory, serious precision, lead by a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted May 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2015 @gsm_peter -in a glass ' envelope ' construction like that the perimeter edge actually consists of all the layers of fabric you saw laminated together into a very strong sandwich that is much more than *zero* thick. the edges of a trick ski are probably tough enough to dent dock wood without hurting the ski at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 @mwetskier I didn't pay full attention but maybe it's a rubber edge trick ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted May 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2015 That was a CX which is a sharp edge ski. So I'd think that the top and bottom laminates press together in the mold to form the sharp edge, then the flash is routered off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 19, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 19, 2015 @gsm_peter I am pretty sure most skis (slalom and trick) are not an actual monocoque (full wrap). Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonicus Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thanks for sharing. Part 2 of the series is very peaceful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 19, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 19, 2015 Working on the Denny Kidder interview .... Holy Smoke it is LONG. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted May 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2015 It is cool watching him lay up that trick ski he makes it look easy but I am sure it looks that way because of his skill and experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted May 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 24, 2015 Interesting, my layup is far more complex. But my skis are lighter. And getting that wallboard texture is tricky... Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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