Trampoline skis?

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I've been wanting to make some skis for the trampoline for a long time now. i know that tramp boards are out there, but has anyone ever made or used trampoline skis? what were they made of? i was thinking of some kind of foam that holds its shape well but isn't rock hard or brittle. also, thinking of velcro "bindings".

any thoughts/suggestions on how to make some and what to use?

Feb 23 2012 5:17PM

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EASYZ

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search bar bro

Feb 23 2012 5:37PM

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Buying a pair is hella expensive from what I've seen. Just make a pair out of pool noodles

Feb 23 2012 6:31PM

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Make sure to cover/take out the edges I have heard of people damaging their trampolines

Feb 23 2012 6:35PM

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We used to duct tape the shit out of the edges of old skis. Doesn't last forever and ya gotta keep an eye on it. Even a dull edge can rip through a tramp. It's also a pain in the ass to make those bases ski ready again so I'd def use an old pair.

Feb 23 2012 7:10PM

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CDdesign

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that is actually a really good idea, i was gunna sculp 2x4's and then drill a shit set of bindings on them, but that might have to suffice for the time being!

Feb 23 2012 8:32PM

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use card board and then tape old shoes in the middle of the cardboard ski

Feb 23 2012 8:33PM

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This. Then wrap duct tape over to make it a little more firm.

pool noodles work too though.

Feb 23 2012 8:52PM

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pool noodles with duct tape boots.

Feb 23 2012 10:17PM

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I used old sneakers taped to cardboard with bamboo stringers inside, then wrapped the fuck up in duct tape. Worked pretty well, except the shoes made you cheat on grabs. You could use old ski boots.

Feb 23 2012 10:32PM

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Someone please post the video of the ginger kid on his tramp. +K

Feb 24 2012 1:37AM

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That's what I do

Feb 24 2012 1:45AM

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foam sled with the plastic base. cut into skis. duck tape a pair of old shoes to them and boom. best tramp skis.

Feb 24 2012 2:50PM

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Will post pics of mine when I get home

Feb 24 2012 5:17PM

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lots of responses! thats what i like to see. karma has been given.

i am not looking to use actual skis here. mostly because i don't have any old pairs. and i have tried pool noodles, they just didn't work well for me. i think the cardboard/duct tape seems to be the way to go. does anyone know how easily they break though? i'm worried they will bend if i don't land. bending back wouldn't be hard though.

Feb 24 2012 6:24PM

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please do! i'd love to see some pics.

Feb 24 2012 6:26PM

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*laughterbang*

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At woodward at copper they have a tramp board cut in half and the "bindings" moved like skis. They work well. IMO it makes more sense to just not use them but these work well.

Mar 19 2012 9:46AM

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I just made a pair. Used a pair of old skis, duct taped I'm and screwed a pair of sneakers on them! Hahaha works great

Mar 19 2012 7:01PM

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sounds pretty good, but i don't have any old skis. also worried about damaging the trampoline.

i happen to have some old moon shoes (these plastic things with rubber bands. you velcro your feet in and you're supposed to jump high) from when i was younger. i want to take off the plastic part where you put your foot and attach it to some trampoline board-like foam material. then they could slip on and off easily and be able to change sizes. anyone know where i can find some of this foam without buying an actual tramp board?

Mar 20 2012 7:20PM

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banger518

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A foam sled

Mar 20 2012 8:14PM

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This ... that's what I do it works fine

Mar 20 2012 8:18PM

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threads, have been wanting to do this for a while

Mar 20 2012 8:22PM

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good idea...i'll have to search my house for one

Mar 20 2012 9:36PM

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remster

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One month later...

They stay on pretty well considering they're jandals

Mar 21 2012 2:33AM

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ballsofsteeze

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nice. this is like what i want to do

Mar 21 2012 9:38PM

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this. hollow them out under foot so its a flat landing spot and cut slits, and thread velcrow through. not going to be heavy but at least u have the fealing

Mar 21 2012 9:55PM

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Glad i saw this thread. The other day my friend made some. He used plywood, like half inch i think, a few layers of cardboard on top and bottom, then used a TON of duct tape. Then he duct taped some shoes to them. They were like 4 feet and super fun. But , we snapped the plywood doing flips. Im going to make another pair with cedar, the colorful foam under carpet, more duct tape, and high top shoes for a boot like feel. Dont make them too long or too heavy. We tried only cardboard and duct tape and that fell apart. Just invest like 50 bucks and have a ton of fun all summer. Inb4 didnt read

Mar 26 2012 7:40PM

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