Baller bananaron Posted November 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2018 I have many old skis and this is one way to put them to use.You could have several in the house if the wife would allow it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PacMan Posted November 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2018 This is just what I've been looking for! My parents have gone nuts collecting old skis this will put them to good use thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2018 That is awesome. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 7, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted November 7, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ajskier Posted November 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2018 @wish how does the long board slalom ski ride? Is it squirrely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 7, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted November 7, 2018 Not mine and the guy on it got away before I could ask to take a ride. But conventional wisdom would suggest you have to plan a turn well in advance and hope you have enough room. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted November 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2018 Love the chair, really well done. FYI, I have a buddy that was a high level hockey player, very good athlete, had a little mishap on a proper longboard and dang near killed himself. Careful out there kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted November 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2018 Great ideas. Saw similar at the Seattle Boat show including a side table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jetsetr Posted November 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2018 Those are ALL very cool...anyone have some donor wood skis? My GF’s 14 yr old son is getting into woodworking and just finished some slat chairs in the same style...he would have fun with skis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DangerBoy Posted November 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 10, 2018 Here are the adirondack chairs a professional woodworker friend of mine made for me. I had researched the design of waterski adirondack chairs and came up with my own design by taking the best attributes of several designs that I saw on the Internet. Another friend of mine had a pair of the most comfortable adirondack chairs that I had ever sat in so we borrowed one to copy every aspect of the ergonomics (e.g. seat height, length, angle, backrest angle, armrest height etc.) to ensure we'd end up with something that's not only cool to look at but very comfortable to sit in as well. I sent the plans and donor skis to my woodworker friend and a couple weeks later he returned with what you see below. Being the consumate professional and perfectionist that he is, he went way beyond what I had asked for. For example, my design had three intact ski tips making up the backrest; the two outside ones angled in a bit and the middle one flat to give the backrest an approximation of curvature. Well, he couldn't produce something that simple and spent a considerable amount of time making very straight and precise lengthwise cuts to the backrest ski tips to make the seats incredibly ergonomic and comfortable. I know almost nothing about woodworking but I think those cuts were very hard to make so perfectly straight and precise on a table saw given the curvature of the ski tips. I was both surprised and ecstatic at the result and am extremely proud to own these chairs and show them off to my guests. You might notice that on the one chair we didn't have enough skis left to make the chair entirely out of skis so he put in SOLID MAHOGANY planks on the seat base and front legs. He chose mahogany both for the look and its high resistance to water and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted November 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 10, 2018 My grandson sitting in a ski chair at The Boathouse at Disney Springs, they have several... Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterSkier12 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 He is hilarious!!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddF Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Not nearly as fancy but I made this bench about ten years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted October 21, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted October 21, 2019 MY relaxing chair in the family room and some of my old skis in the boathouse...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted October 21, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 21, 2019 Way cool old Mach 1 there @bananaron . I have mine from 1974 that I bought for $100 when I was 15 and was chasing buoys in Wisc, MN, IL. Great boathouse decorations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DangerBoy Posted October 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 24, 2019 You can also create art with them. This is my collage du Connelly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Skier Luzz Posted October 30, 2021 Elite Skier Share Posted October 30, 2021 Bumping this up as I'm clearing our ski room with 10s and 10s of skis. @DangerBoy or others, could you help me with some designs and measurements :D Planning on making benches and/or armchairs Ski coach at Jolly Ski, Organizer of the San Gervasio Pro Am (2023 Promo and others), Co-Organizer of the Jolly Clinics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted October 30, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2021 If you have 2 identical skis, they make for an excellent towel rack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BrennanKMN Posted October 30, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2021 I don't think my towel rack budget and support a Denali towel rack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted October 30, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2021 YIKES! C75’s turned into a towel rack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted October 31, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2021 Don’t worry guys, these had been pre-production test skis. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted October 31, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ghutch Posted November 1, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 1, 2021 Looking at those 75s mounted up like that almost brings tears to my eyes. I get it they are pre-production skis but I would cry like a 2 year old if anything happened to my trusty 75. I love that ski! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted November 4, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 4, 2021 Or… Just do what @Horton does. Hoard them and refuse to let me borrow them. He is selfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dsully Posted November 4, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 4, 2021 I made some shelves out of some old trick skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DangerBoy Posted November 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2021 @Dsully I like the steampunk mounting hardware. ? @ScottScott Nice chairs! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DangerBoy Posted November 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2021 I added a third chair to the set this year Here's the whole set together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ mike_mapple Posted November 30, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted November 30, 2021 I still have a few Sixam longboards, I have an elite longboard as well, ill have to find them to get some pictures, but always love a good ski chair! I like the towel rack idea, might have to steal that one for sure. Performance Ski and Surf Mike@perfski.com 👾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6_Buoys Posted December 19, 2021 Baller Share Posted December 19, 2021 Christmas decorations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scuppers Posted December 19, 2021 Baller Share Posted December 19, 2021 That has some style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted December 20, 2021 Baller Share Posted December 20, 2021 What would you do with old 72'' EP jumpers that give you fiberglass slivers if you run your hand along them? How would you coat them to then display them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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