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hvgap
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So i recently bought a set of old 1080's, the spaceframe ones for really really cheap brand new. So i threw on a pair of old bindings and now i have these 181s laying in my room. So i was thinking maybe i could mount some LED's on them, mainly because i absolutely love LED's and also because they are small enough to plausibly fit on a ski. I figured i would mount a box with some watch batteries under the boot since their is a small gap, and i see no problem with this. Now comes the question that i pose for the all knowing members of newschoolers.com how would i mount regular 5mm LEDs on my skis, could i mount them (router slightly into the ski so they are nearly flush) or should i just use surface mount LED's which wouldnt be as bright but wouldnt be as intrusive either. I essentially want a normal looking ski that i can flip a switch and light the bugger up.
Feb 1 2007 6:34PM
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chrismoJBEATS
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thats kinda a dumb idea, but hey
Feb 1 2007 6:34PM
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eheath
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Glue? Duct tape?
Feb 1 2007 6:34PM
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jibmaster_josh
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sounds like this thread is gunna be like the pokemn card skis thread
Feb 1 2007 6:37PM
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hvgap
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just wait, im ahead of the game, a few years from now all people that ride at night will have LED skis...allllll of them
Feb 1 2007 6:38PM
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hvgap
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how did those ever turn out by the way
Feb 1 2007 6:41PM
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hvgap
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nvm just saw the new thread on it
Feb 1 2007 6:42PM
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user098123
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sounds kinda cool, id drill into the top sheet a little bit to put them more flush...it shouldnt damage the ski at all
Feb 1 2007 6:43PM
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hvgap
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so how far could i go, cause i really dont wanna use surface mounts as i want these lights to be blinding bright, so are we talking 1/16 of an inch, 1/8? before i start damaging the ski.
Feb 1 2007 6:45PM
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CTD
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get some garbage skis and do it on those first.
Feb 1 2007 6:48PM
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MissMontana
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i could be completely wrong on this but couldnt you cover them with the standard epoxy/resin mix that one would use to repair surfboard dings? its clear so it wouldnt hide much but it'd let through most of the light. i dont know how it would hold up if you mounted tthe LEDs where your skis would flex, as the only experience i have with the stuff is on my surfboards which clearly don't bend. I don't know, worth a shot. 
Feb 1 2007 6:50PM
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hvgap
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that was my other concern; if my skis bend would they pinch the LEDs to the point where they break. I have thought of a way to avoid this, if i mounts some surface mount LEDs on the tip and tail and then some super bring right in front and behind the binding i should not have to worry about flexing, does this sound like a viable solution?
Feb 1 2007 6:54PM
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user098123
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id just mount them in not very far, like 1/8 of an inch, you wont damage anything at that depth i dont think and you shouldn't break them from bending them
Feb 1 2007 6:58PM
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MEGAZORD
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Drill a few holes and mount them upside down so that the bases glow at night.  That would be rad.
Feb 1 2007 6:59PM
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hvgap
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yea, but that would mean going through the core, i supposed that you could mount them while the ptex is still hot, that would be pretty rad. But i think ill stick to keeping them on the top for now...ssee if that works before i progress any further.
Feb 1 2007 7:01PM
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