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who would be interested in ordering tramp skis

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sherLocke
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me and my buddy made a pair for him today and it dawned on us that since so many freakin people on this site want them but just seem to be lazy cuz whenever i see tramp pics i never see skis, mabye 1/20 has em. anyways my point is i wanna know how many people would actually be willing to pay me to make them tramp skis and id ship em to you. if i get enough people ill think about buyin a shitload of materials and sellin them for roughly 50 dollars a pair (that price includes shipping) i gotta crunch some numbers and get material's and labor costs, that price may go up or down as well. all orders would be placed through the PM system on here and i will accept cash only through the snail mail. the cash must get to me first then ill send you your tramp skis. i also cannot attatch shoes or some sort of binding to them because everybody has different sizes and shit so your on your own with that, but its easy i could tell you how and make a diagram if you wish. the material i use are as follows.

3/4 inch plywood
romex 12 guage wire
corrugated cardboard
duct tape
2 inch drywall screws(for binding)
1 1/2 inch drywall screws(for binding)
finishing nails(for cardboard end caps)

the plywood gets cut into two 120 cm 'skis' and gets two lengths of the romex wire* layed flat on top. duct tape is wrapped around the
wire and plywood three times. then i cap the tips and tails off with two layers of cardboard** and duct tape that twice. screw some shoes on and youve got tramp skis. sounds simple but they take 2-3 hours a pair.

*adds weight for a ski like feel
**for tramp mat protection on odd landings

now this is how it is. dont go placing orders just yet, i need a count. if i get at least ten people then ill consider it. just say if you will or will not order some if its offered and any suggestions you may have.
peace,paul



'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
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Jun 10 2003 10:13PM
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theBOSS.
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how good do they bounce, cuz I duct taped some old 140's and they get me about 2 feet high, they spread out your weight too much.
Jun 10 2003 10:15PM
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RideBLUNT
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that's awesome!!! I want some!!


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Jun 10 2003 10:16PM
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Frik
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you should post a pic of your work
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Jun 10 2003 10:26PM
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stylefree
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sounds like a good idea. I tried to make some out of card board and wire but it didn't work that well. I think people would be interested in them but you have to prove that they work well. You should upload pictures of a finshed product as well as a video of someone busting on them. And what more would people have to do to attach a binding. If you can show me you have a good product I would be interested
Jun 10 2003 10:29PM
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sherLocke
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yeah i should but i dont have a digital camera, i dont have any cameras with film right now either. i have a pic of me on the tramp with some older skis but thats not much help and i cant get it below 30k either. so mabye someday. ill draw a diagram on paint to give people an idea


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
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Jun 10 2003 10:29PM
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sherLocke
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ok ill draw a diagram and ill try to upload a pic i have of my bustin out a 7 tail on them if i can. can i post a pic in here directly from my comp with the code thingy? cuz ill post the 7 tail right now if i can.


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
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Jun 10 2003 10:31PM
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RideBLUNT
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sweet


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Jun 10 2003 10:33PM
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bwbski
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nah, im all set with my own knowledge on building
Jun 11 2003 7:05PM
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jibberkid69
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i'm to good for your fancy tramp skis



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Jun 11 2003 7:55PM
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Melvs
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take some pics or draw up plans and I'd tell ya if I'm interested...

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Jun 11 2003 9:59PM
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SkeeOrDye
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if u made it outa somethn better, if u make a mistake and land on the tips sounds like ud be lookn at broken skis or serious ankle damage.
Jun 11 2003 10:07PM
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sherLocke
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well uhh the binding is up to you buddy not me. and i use skate shoes or inline skate shells and i have them pretty loose so they just pop off if i fall wierd. i have a diagram drawn but im retarted and cant upload it, i need some help. can i use the code shit and link it right to this thread if its a document on my comp? same thing with the pic of me bustin out on them.
peace,paul


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 11 2003 10:10PM
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Melvs
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no, you cannot link form teh comp....
you can:
A) try uploading them to the photo section
or B) talk to me on AIM and send them to me (melmandouble0)

-Pat
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Jun 11 2003 10:17PM
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sherLocke
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for all those who wants the diagram icerider was nice enough to post it up for me in the photo section, look around for it it should be up very soon i just sent him the pics


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 11 2003 10:29PM
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Melvs
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better yet.. ahve a look here...



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Jun 11 2003 10:34PM
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Dr.Dealgood
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definately sounds like keen idea.
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Jun 11 2003 11:17PM
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SkiSundownJibber
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Way to be a young entrepeneur... but consider a better product. I don't think you'll be making tons of money selling cardboard tramp skis online. Way to capitalize on obscure things like this, though.
Jun 12 2003 12:09AM
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Triple_Strum
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lol I dont think he is doing it as a way to make money. He seems like the type of guy who has discovered something good and wants to help others. Yeah, he may make a few bucks off each pair, but I think it is awesome he is trying to help the sport. word paul
'Yeah, I'll get that cleaned up lickity-split. Speaking of lickity-split what do you say you and I meet up later, see what's going on? Just kidding. But seriously, I'm new in town, kinda lonely, looking for my parents..'
Jun 12 2003 8:51AM
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RideBLUNT
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that's so cool


Donate to NS now!!


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How many Snowboarders does it take to screw in a lightbulb? = 10, 1 to do it, 9 to say that they could do that'

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Jun 12 2003 9:01AM
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sherLocke
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exactly russel, im not tryin to make this like my summer job i just got a good product that holds up and lots of people always ask so many questions about these things so i figured why not just sell them. this is no business here, just an oppurtunity to help out.
peace,paul


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 12 2003 9:03AM
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RideBLUNT
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awesome


Donate to NS now!!


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How many Snowboarders does it take to screw in a lightbulb? = 10, 1 to do it, 9 to say that they could do that'

'Give a man a picture and he'll be happy for a week. Give a man a woman and he'll ask for more pictures' - Erik Thorelli
Jun 12 2003 9:11AM
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Triple_Strum
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hehe boardom, I think you live here :P
'Yeah, I'll get that cleaned up lickity-split. Speaking of lickity-split what do you say you and I meet up later, see what's going on? Just kidding. But seriously, I'm new in town, kinda lonely, looking for my parents..'
Jun 12 2003 9:27AM
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sherLocke
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ok people the numbers are in so here goes.

for each pair of skis the materials are
plywood - $3 a pair
wire - $2 a pair
duct tape - $1.50 a pair
cardboard - free
total materials cost - $6.50

labor costs - $40

total cost for YOU - $46
shipping(paid by me) - depends on where you live, somewhere in the neighborhood of 7 dollars

profit - $34
donation to NS if Haervey advertises for me - $17
my self profit - $17

im gonna try and cut a deal with harvey if he advertises on the main page for me and adds the skis as an item at the shop then he gets 17 dollars from each order towards the site and would count as a donation from you.

and if your saying to yourself wow that labor cost is high, its not. they sound simple but they take over 2 hours of non-stop work to complete a pair. they are pretty involved. im still not gonna take any orders yet these are just some figures for you and once harvey gets back to be ill go from there.
-paul


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 12 2003 9:44AM
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sherLocke
Posts: 4701 - Karma: 8
ohh sorry, few more minor details. when you first use them they are gonna feel really heavy and feel like you cant jump. a few sessions and its easy and youll be boostin higher. also after using mine for about two monthes one of them snapped in the middle. they still stay together though and wont fall a apart. ive been using one of them broken for a month now and are still as stiff as when i first got them the wire and duct tape just keeps em rock steady i promise you.
-paul


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 12 2003 9:54AM
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BrodyLeven
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the bit about donating that to harvey is wonderful. i'm glad to hear you aren't a selfish little person. that's great to hear you want to contribute to the site financially.

is there anything that we can do to help?


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Jun 12 2003 10:03AM
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Rogge
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ill get a pair where do i order


Mplayer09: there is a thread about u on ns.com

freeskier9001260: there always is
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Jun 12 2003 2:18PM
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Triple_Strum
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I think you can put me down paul. but give me a month, I am broke :)
'Yeah, I'll get that cleaned up lickity-split. Speaking of lickity-split what do you say you and I meet up later, see what's going on? Just kidding. But seriously, I'm new in town, kinda lonely, looking for my parents..'
Jun 12 2003 2:42PM
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sherLocke
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no ordering yet, this is all just a big brainstorm for now. but im gonna try my hardest to get it goin. im hoping harvey will advertise on the main page for me or do something so i get more buyers. and to help out when they are up just buy a pair, 17 dollars of your purchase goes to NS instead of me i think thats helpin. if i sell 20 or more pairs, it adds up. ill keep you guys updated as to what harvey whats to do he hasnt messeged me back yet.
peace,paul


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 12 2003 3:09PM
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Triple_Strum
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COME ON HARVEY! DO IT! YOU GET $17 BUCKS FROM ME :D
'Yeah, I'll get that cleaned up lickity-split. Speaking of lickity-split what do you say you and I meet up later, see what's going on? Just kidding. But seriously, I'm new in town, kinda lonely, looking for my parents..'
Jun 12 2003 3:11PM
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miss_hevern87
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wow, you're nice.


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Jun 12 2003 8:20PM
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linemaverick540
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40$ labor charge?!?! i got a better idea... send me the materials for 10-15 and ill make it
trust me, the '' things aren't actually there

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Jun 12 2003 8:41PM
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sherLocke
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hey buddy did you read the foot note, they aint easy to make. why would i send you the materials, when you could just go and make your own. nobody else seems to have a problem with the labor charge. they arent even that expensive, and you donating to NS at the same time.
peace,paul


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 12 2003 10:06PM
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IHOP
Posts: 2155 - Karma: 19
haha me and my freind uses ski boards with ducttaped edges and shoes taped to them.....i hate to say this but usin skis on tramps arnt that fun, unless you wanna work on spins but its really no fun cause if you mess up on a invert trick you get sooo fucked up.....
Jun 13 2003 12:44AM
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mattwalker
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i love it...he says that he will sell them, then tell you how to make them for half as much...he is a smart one



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Jun 13 2003 12:45AM
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Triple_Strum
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dude that is the point. Once again, he isn't trying to make money doing it, but help skiers progress. He is also helping the site. Lastly, of course he is gonna charge some for labor, you think he just wants to waste his time. nah, if it works like a job, it best pay like one
'Yeah, I'll get that cleaned up lickity-split. Speaking of lickity-split what do you say you and I meet up later, see what's going on? Just kidding. But seriously, I'm new in town, kinda lonely, looking for my parents..'
Jun 13 2003 1:48AM
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Rogge
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why is it when a good idea comes up on this site, three or four newbies put in their 2 cents about it? Fuck you ass fucks, this kid is trying to help out NS.com so you don't have to pay in a year or 2 because nobody is donating...you're a fucking stupid tool and i hope your skis break on a rock....FUCKERS


Mplayer09: there is a thread about u on ns.com

freeskier9001260: there always is
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Jun 13 2003 8:34AM
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sherLocke
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couldnt have said it better my self k2skier and lincolnloopwannabe


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 13 2003 10:44AM
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moomoo
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sounds gay you should learn shit on the snow
Teem Bousquet the video coming SOON
Jun 13 2003 10:47AM
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sherLocke
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sorry i live on the east coast and i cant ski a good portion of the year and i wanna get better for next season, sorry man your right, thats really gay. please forgive me?


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 13 2003 10:56AM
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freezed
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can you guys not see that he is just trying to help? if he was doing it for money, he wouldnt give half the profit to harvey...

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Jun 13 2003 1:49PM
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marlin_102
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so could you just ductape skate shoes to the 'binding mounting' section? or whats the best way to attach your feet to them?
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Jun 13 2003 2:24PM
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sherLocke
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if you want, or you could screw them in cuz they majority of the ski is plywood, read the footnote title BINDINGS in the picture it pretty much explains it there


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 13 2003 2:48PM
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anomericas
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that seems a little steep...
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Jun 13 2003 2:55PM
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Rogge
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dude, I def. want a pair..


Mplayer09: there is a thread about u on ns.com

freeskier9001260: there always is
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'You can't go steezy in tha treezy'
-Brian Class on Skiing in the Glades

When there is no grass on the field, play in the mud
-Pep Fujas


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Jun 13 2003 3:19PM
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srwinnsuco
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cool idea and it helps the site, all those people that think this idea are stupid fucks, its not to make money or anything like that its to help skiers, and to help out the site like already has been stated why cant you realize it. If you dont like the idea dont post your dumbass replies

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Jun 13 2003 3:25PM
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sherLocke
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harvey still hasnt gotten back to me but from the looks of this thread its seems it might be worth my time to make these, i need at least 8 orders cuz thats how many pairs come out of a sheet of plywood. sorry for the delay, im hoping to get this thing started real soon and i may use half inch plywood rather than 3/4 inch, its easier to get used to and cheaper but i gotta test a pair with half inch first to see if they hold up. as soon as harvey gets back to me ill give you guys the good or bad word on whats up. thanx for the support those of you who see why im doing this.
-paul


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 13 2003 3:43PM
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linemaverick540
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im deffinatly not a newbie, i was member around 5000 on my old sn, And im just saying, send me the shit and ill make it myself or, since he listed the materials, now i can just buy them and make them. Dont get pissed at me because im smart and want to save 40$ to put toward my foam pit
trust me, the '' things aren't actually there

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Jun 13 2003 4:21PM
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sherLocke
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the way you said what you said basically made it sound like you were bashing the idea. im only making 17 dollars on each pair, not too much for the work involved. its more for the site and you guys. if you want to go buy the materials and make them yourself then fine be my guest.
-paul


'handin out flyers is jus fuckin ridiculous...when you give somebody a flyer its like...say man...why dont you go throw this out for me?'
-mitch hedburg

'is mick nick and mike wilson the same people?'
-//d-lite//
Jun 13 2003 4:34PM
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Knewnews
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those sound good i would buy some cause it's for the good of the site...(now i feel like a tool but o well)
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Jun 13 2003 4:37PM
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RudyGarmisch
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There was a really good video a while back of someone with tramp skis, they made them out of cardboard and wire, but they just used a lot of wire. And Duct tape.


So, just out of curiosity, whats to stop people from skipping you $33 price tag and 2 weeks of shipping and just making thier own out of the materials and instructions you posted first?
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