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Soooo I have an old pair of skis lying around...

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ShredAZ
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...and I thought about slapping on some roller blade wheels to the base of them, build a ramp at the foot of my spacious backyard near the pool, and practice for the ski season.
It will mimic actual skiing better then a tramp or diving board because I'll have the literal swing weight strapped to my feet. Also will be using an older pair of boots to take in the water.
Anyone see a flaw in this system? Is anyone even interested in an idea like this? If I did something like this, and made a thread that documented my build and summer fun time, would it be something you would follow?

Basically I'm trying to figure out if this is a ridiculous idea.
Apr 21 2011 3:29AM
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snomaster
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You already made a thread about it. Claiming and backing out would be lame. You've chosen your path so no more being a pussy. Roner did something like this for Nitro Circus and landed on a ramp.
Apr 21 2011 3:41AM
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ShredAZ
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No shit! Plus K if anyone posts a vid!
Apr 21 2011 3:44AM
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TijmenDal
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Sounds like a plan. I sure as hell would do it if I were you. Just mounting the ski's with wheels would be pretty hard I guess
Apr 21 2011 6:11AM
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gnartogue
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i would recommend wearing a life vest or something because it might be kind of difficult to swim with skis and boots on your feet
Apr 21 2011 6:28AM
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kootenayklaus
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duuurrrrr durr r dur dddduuurrrr du uu durrrrr derp.
Apr 21 2011 8:47AM
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justinstlaurent
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that could be pretty cool actually. vids are going to be necesarry
Apr 21 2011 8:54AM
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Troy.
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God dammit. I had this same idea yesterday. Guess you had it first, because you made a thread.
Apr 21 2011 9:13AM
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loganimlach
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skate trucks work better.

blast from the past incoming:

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Apr 21 2011 11:03AM
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adamlukowski
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The difference between this and legit water ramps is that they have something that makes the water bubble and you barely feel the impact

Apr 21 2011 11:10AM
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RubberSoul
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sure but landing in water doesnt hurt til like.. idk more than 30 feet. no idea how skis affect that though havent done it
Apr 21 2011 11:11AM
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adamlukowski
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depends on how you land
Apr 21 2011 11:12AM
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erazzleski
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This sounds legit, just make sure you get the distances right for landing (obviously). and definitely post some vids so we can all see what comes of it
Apr 21 2011 11:43AM
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ShredAZ
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Yea the water ramp bubbles is the one thing that concerned me, but I'm not too worried about it only because like others have said I won't be building a 30ft kicker haha.

Dude forget roller blades i'm definitely doing trucks now! Such a genius idea right there.

And yes I plan on wearing a life vest. I'm also going to lower the din on the bindings so I can pop out easily.

Alright I crawl this isht I'll keep it posted.
Apr 21 2011 4:58PM
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Z-Juice
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post a vid so we can see how it turns out
Apr 21 2011 5:34PM
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ebuchan
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they are going to be quite the contraption when you are done
Apr 21 2011 5:36PM
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NickSki.
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Apr 21 2011 5:54PM
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Powderhauser
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^ are those next years Full Tilts?
Apr 21 2011 6:41PM
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NickSki.
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Yes. Tom Wallisch pro model.
Apr 21 2011 7:11PM
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tds103
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that was the best idea ever
Apr 21 2011 8:24PM
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crab_pretzel
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go for it! sounds like a really good idea. btw, are you just gonna have two trucks per ski?
Apr 21 2011 8:38PM
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monkatizer
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Apr 21 2011 10:23PM
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samsquamch
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tried this with skateboard trucks. didnt work out well.
Apr 21 2011 10:29PM
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Steve-Brown
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Apr 21 2011 10:34PM
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TPalms
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No, do this instead.

Shot ski!!!
Apr 21 2011 10:40PM
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OrangeName
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MIcheal Briggs street edit-

Bahahahaha

Apr 21 2011 10:53PM
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_DUSTY_
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Skis float
Apr 21 2011 11:52PM
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travispersaud
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What are the dimensions are your pool ? I feel like you should have a big target clipping the side or something like that would be deadly.
Apr 22 2011 12:50AM
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utt
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you are awesome haha
Apr 22 2011 12:56AM
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ShredAZ
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Dimensions are hard to say. Maybe 60ft? It's a diving pool; perfectly rectangular and plenty of grass for the take off.
As for trucks, I'm thinking either 2 narrow/oldschool trucks a little in from each parabola end, or a solid row of roller blade wheels right under the boot. However that'll just ride like a pair of roller blades with extra weight.
I'm going to scope it and mess around with the idea before I tap any holes.
Apr 22 2011 5:21AM
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alexg1687
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we have a few of these at the ski club at uni. the shot glasses are glued on with a 2 part epoxy so its a really strong bond. anyway we have a 50 litre bin that we make punch in and we used the shot ski to stir the punch up about a month ago. the punch was so strong that it dissolved the glue and the shot glasses came off the ski.
Apr 22 2011 6:19AM
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Randy_Quench
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gardenhose+something to hold it up= bubbles in water.
Apr 22 2011 7:46AM
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EasyEast
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i would really like to see how this turns out because i bet i could do the same with some jerry rigging
Apr 22 2011 7:50AM
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TPalms
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Holyshitwhat?? That's hilarious, aside from the dissolved epoxy that was in your punch that sounds like my kinda of drink haha.
Apr 24 2011 5:26AM
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alexg1687
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orange juice, pineapple juice, vodka, vodka, vodka, cask wine, cheap champagne, malibu, dry ginger, more vodka, red bull slab. all into the 50 litre punch bin. can be sweetened by adding cordial but you don't really need it. if you do it right you cant taste any alcohol. all the first years at uni chug away on it thinking oh this is awesome, and we have to tell them to slow down or they'll be on the floor within an hour.
Apr 24 2011 6:05AM
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tom.skier
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http://www.vimeo.com/18938031
Apr 24 2011 10:15AM
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TPalms
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I need to remember this formula. Thank you, good sir.
Apr 24 2011 3:02PM
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BIGben*
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Do it and tell is the result, you may have something here...
Apr 24 2011 3:09PM
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dispatchQ_main
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Man just wear a tshirt. When me and the lads jump of 35+ cliffs and flip em we wear a tshirt and it makes the impacts so much softer if you land on your back. The wetter the shirt gets the better it works too..
Apr 24 2011 5:20PM
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ShredAZ
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Stay tuned. Pics will be up by the weekend.
Ended up using roller blade wheels and a rollerblade type binding system. no ski bindings or boots makes it easier to get in and out.
Plus it's a lot more comfortable in the summer here in the Az.
Apr 28 2011 5:49PM
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alztar
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threads to see this shit!
Apr 28 2011 6:07PM
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CRiP
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Apr 28 2011 7:51PM
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Apr 28 2011 9:51PM
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the.cheat
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fred.
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Apr 28 2011 10:10PM
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That_One_Dude
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Apr 28 2011 10:16PM
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No_Dub
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stoked for this kid!!
Apr 28 2011 10:20PM
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emilyiscool
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Apr 28 2011 11:11PM
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ShredAZ
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Meh pics might be a little later then expected.
The roller-blade binding system doesn't offer enough lateral ankle support so I am mounting ski bindings this weekend.
In the test run they actually work really well! They handle like very large roller blades, but the swing weight is spot on.

We started off using an old pair of 80's skis from good will and a pair of speed skates which cost me like 25 bucks total. Super cheap.
If the idea works, I'll probably transfer the system over to my old twins.

Either way, here's a pic to tie you over.
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Apr 29 2011 5:49PM
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TPalms
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This is actually pretty fucking sick. Props man. I can't wait to see the finished product in action.
May 3 2011 2:07PM
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pink_squid
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thats fucken awesome!!!!! threads
May 3 2011 2:56PM
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gregorio
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wow you came through, sick!
May 3 2011 3:21PM
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