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Carbon fiber, kevlar, or fiberglass?

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sehatz1
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im going to build my own pair of park skis and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for using carbon fiber, kevlar, or fiberglass in them to reinforce the ski as well as add a little pop. however i do not want the skis to be super stiff. i have found a carbon fiber/kevlar hybrid i might use but am not completely positive yet. other than this issue i have everything else planned out and want to start them soon! please let me know the benefits of each of these materials if you know any!
Dec 14 2011 4:06AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Your core material is your most precious and soul giving gift to the ski. Choose it well, the ski is based off of these characteristics, carbon fiber or kevlar additions whatever. Send me an email if you wanna pick my brain more, Rowen@on3pskis.com.
Dec 14 2011 4:29AM
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dave44
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You should definitely hit up this forum

http://skibuilders.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=3
Dec 14 2011 6:33AM
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DrZoidberg
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I wanna build my own pair at some point too... But I've heard kevlar is annoying to work with, not that that should deter you from using it if you want to. People have said it will dull your tools. I would imagine it would be quite an abrasion resistant ski if you managed to have it on the topsheet layer instead of nylon or whatever is common right now.

Post pictures of the press/rest of setup?

And Ginko probably has very good advice.
Dec 14 2011 10:46AM
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sehatz1
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thanks for all the input guys! the kevlar i found is woven with carbon fiber so im a little curious to see how it will work out, i emailed the manufacturer and asked them to tell me a little more about the product (how strong it is, how stiff it is when it cures, stuff like that)

i will definitely post some pics of everything when i start

if you guys have any other suggestions or criticisms let me know!
Dec 14 2011 12:00PM
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