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skogenjake
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I had this idea a few years back. As i was thinking about ski construction and all the different cores, i thought about the possibility of a Tungsten core. IN gold balls, tungsten is the "premier" core because of how efficiently it transfers energy. If this was inserted in a ski, twin or race, would it not apply? it would allow for faster turns and possibly more pop for the twin market. I dont think its overly heavy because of its use in gold balls, which cannot be heavy. ive sat on this idea for awhile and im wondering if it is actually a feasble option.
Mar 9 2006 9:51AM
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rocMALONEYphotos
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wouldnt that make the ski really heavy and stiff though?
Mar 9 2006 9:52AM
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skogenjake
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i think it would work better for a race ski...im not sure of the weight. just that golfballs cant be heavy and its used in them...?
Mar 9 2006 9:54AM
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InfernoHits
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I'm thinking stiffness might be a problem and the price would be outrageous
Mar 9 2006 9:54AM
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JockinJLoads
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but golf balls are small, and a dozen golf balls isnt that light at all
Mar 9 2006 9:56AM
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shithawks
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they would be snappy but i dont know about heavy that a sick idea but they would cost alot
Mar 9 2006 10:24AM
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DANETRON
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very outrageous
Mar 9 2006 11:03AM
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skihillraod
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cost per ski would be through the roof for them ---> translate that cost to us and they are well over 1000bucks.
Mar 9 2006 12:05PM
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skogenjake
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they could be like US race ski team issue.

but would the physics of it actually work?
Mar 9 2006 3:00PM
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ski_cartel
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theyd be a good race ski but could you immagin the price and the weight, both would be outragous
Mar 9 2006 3:06PM
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