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sirjibsalot
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Imagine having clear skis and being able to see through them as you skis....that would be soooooo dope....i want some...you could see the snow gliding under you skis...and the rocks taking big chunks out of them.
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Dec 1 2002 11:44PM
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kevywevy
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yeah but you can't make the bases clear. this has been talked about many times here on ns



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Dec 1 2002 11:46PM
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Big-L
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ya, thated be pretty pimp, but itd look seriously fuked in the air when it looks like u juss got 20 feet of air on only ur ski boots, an if they were gona be seethrough ud probly need either glass or plastc which arent to hot for skiin on, but hey i bet some big ski company could probly think sompin real smart up an make em.... in conclusion... thated be cool
Dec 1 2002 11:48PM
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BobYohan
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an all clear model would ski horrible. I like the idea tho...what about a normal ski with a clear topsheet so u could see the materials? that would be sick if it was a wood core, might look stupid for synthetics. kinda like this years k2 that are kinda clear in spots so u can see the woodgrain.

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Dec 2 2002 12:12AM
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jono
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haha me and my buddy's talked about this very thing about a week ago, i think it would be pretty cool
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Dec 2 2002 12:31AM
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powder99
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your stupid i hate you
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Dec 2 2002 1:12AM
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Sammy69
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give it a few years :)
Dec 2 2002 1:17AM
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alpentalik
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There is a new ski company, whom also makes snowboars, that is possibly coming out with a somewhat clear ski...topsheet at least.


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Dec 2 2002 1:37AM
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Pipe_Munky
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i know arbour snowboards use a clear topsheet.

why not make some skis out of plexiglass? they might work



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Dec 2 2002 2:45AM
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wrenegade
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That'd be a pretty sweet idea. But I think it will be a few years yet, before their is a transparent composite that can be used for the core of a ski or snowboard. I'd probably be down when they do it though.


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Dec 2 2002 3:12AM
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schlonginator
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I'm still sticking with wanting chrome skis!






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Dec 2 2002 3:36AM
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lineskier10
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haha yeah chrome would be so much more pimp than clear, and itd also be a lot easier
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Dec 2 2002 9:38AM
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CTD
Posts: 6300 - Karma: 348
ok. it would be pretty easy. this is how a ski is constructed:

Clear plastic topsheet with graphics printed on the bottom

fiberglass

vertically laminated wood core/ or foam.

fiberglass

Clear base with graphics printed on bottom, with edges glued to the top.

so, all you would need to do is to use a clear plasic or something that was lightwieght and the same flex as wood for the core. everything else is already clear




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Dec 2 2002 9:58AM
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Itsbackfliptime
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I saw some volant skis that looked kinda like chrome
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Dec 2 2002 10:54AM
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SUpilot
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or just make white skis.
Dec 2 2002 10:56AM
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Spam_man_2500
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How about no skis.
Sep 25 2004 7:09PM
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rideforride
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just get 4frnts
Sep 25 2004 7:13PM
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linemaverick540
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it would be cool if they could like spot it, that way they could have a 90% base with the clear part being raised up slightly so that wouldnt slow it down


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Sep 25 2004 7:16PM
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nothanks
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i dont know if i would like that, and everyone would bitch over no graphics



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Sep 25 2004 9:04PM
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JATS101
Posts: 882 - Karma: 17
there are already full on clear skis on the market, you can check out the alien technology in the extra segment in josh bermans movie 'forward' skis are dope, cant wait to get a pair.


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Sep 25 2004 11:30PM
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murphski
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clear skis are cool until you eject in powder and cant find them
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Sep 25 2004 11:36PM
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CTD
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who brought this back? this is soooo old.

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Sep 26 2004 12:06AM
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PowderCanuck
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SpamMan did


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Sep 26 2004 12:15AM
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dg101
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that would be major dope
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Sep 26 2004 1:00AM
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billybomba
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i'm wondering if DB skis can do it. since they know how to make ski cores completely out of carbon fiber they may be able to do it with fiberglass which cures clear. with clear topsheet and base it may work.
Sep 26 2004 1:12AM
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poorboy
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that would be ill.
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Sep 26 2004 10:36AM
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rightcoastskier
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yea but how would u find them in powder?

ok
Sep 26 2004 10:58AM
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scofield
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you wouldnt


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Sep 26 2004 11:13AM
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Muteman
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they have clear wakeboards. BUt they suck.
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Sep 26 2004 11:29AM
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NBCskier
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exactly what if u double ejected in deep pow how would u find them
Sep 26 2004 12:20PM
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FUUUCK
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not gonna happen dude
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Sep 26 2004 12:22PM
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dg101
Posts: 3216 - Karma: 10
make the edges red, so its like clear with a red rim so you can find them
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Sep 26 2004 2:23PM
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linemaverick540
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or you could just not ride them through powder...


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Sep 26 2004 4:31PM
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C.J.
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You could use leash, just like a snow board, and they would still have metal edges which would stand out in only powder, and I'm sure you could still see a clear ski, it would a shine, just like glass.



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Sep 26 2004 6:42PM
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dg101
Posts: 3216 - Karma: 10
the tips of some atomic skis are clear, it is possible
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Sep 26 2004 6:45PM
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TJ.Brk
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Clear skis is oh so 20 years ago. Anybody remember Hexal. And Kastle made a ski where the tail was clear around the same time.
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Sep 26 2004 7:10PM
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witty
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im doing this for a school project...i came up with the idea like 3 months ago....i know a guy who can make an all fiberglass ski with any flex pattern side cut camber etc.....i was thinking no edges or base, and have the ski intended for urban...kinda like the edgless forum boards for urban
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Sep 26 2004 7:20PM
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D-40
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god didnt anybody see the add for ski invisabal? forget clear skis its all about the invisible steeze
Sep 26 2004 7:26PM
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dg101
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you know what would be real sick, finishing the skis with a mirror effect, so it reflects sun and you can look down and see yourself
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Sep 26 2004 8:05PM
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westcoaststyle
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worst idea ever
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Sep 27 2004 12:50AM
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sim
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Sep 27 2004 1:09AM
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TheStamos
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i saw a clear snowboard. was kinda cool i guess.. i think it was plastic






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Sep 27 2004 1:13AM
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tratank
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i skied with a kid last season who had a board that wasn't proper clear but kinda transluscant in patches so that when you held it up to the sun the patches would light up, and you could see your hand wavin on the other side.

far as i know all volant skis are chrome or at least have big chrome areas on!!


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Sep 27 2004 5:22AM
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InfernoHits
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yea my brother has a translucent snowboard, its pretty nice
Sep 27 2004 5:30AM
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Aerozol
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yeah just put on some graphics so that you can still see grabs and stuff,like just write the brand like salomon (dear god please let me have spelt that right) on the bottom and it'd look mean when your getting air, except for the mirror image on the top
Sep 27 2004 6:08AM
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devine
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i think id lose my skis if they were see through , or like walk into em and shit in my room



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Sep 27 2004 6:08AM
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destroy
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^exactly

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Sep 27 2004 11:11PM
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TheStamos
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i would rather have clear ski pants and boxer's for myself.. with heaters so the shrinkage doesnt become an issue.





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Sep 28 2004 12:39AM
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dg101
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word to the shrinkage heaters^
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Sep 30 2004 9:53PM
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h3ofilms
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haha that would look cool..just a logo in the ski, and all clear

now if only they could make a ski without a core inside, any edges/walls, or clear sintered p-tex bases, it might work
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Sep 30 2004 10:00PM
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dg101
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they could probably make it as a novelty, but not for any real skiing more for fun
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