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Ski Press

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Zenski
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Hey, sounds odd but I was wondering if anyone new where to buy a ski press. Any info would help I would really appreciate it
Oct 10 2012 7:20PM
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Holte
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I've seen presses on sale a few times on various websites, but you'll be a lot of money ahead to build one. Check out skibuilders.com and Iggyskier's threads on NS and TGR. Check out snoCAD-X too. There is tons of info out there.
My old roommate built a pneumatic press for about $1500, which pays itself off really quickly.
Oct 10 2012 8:20PM
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RudyGarmisch
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skibuilders.com
Oct 10 2012 10:58PM
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Kickerzzz
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Awesome site - saw it while back.

I'm not planning on making skis anytime soon, but if I did, I'd build my own press. Making skis is as much an art as a technology, so it makes sense that starting from the ground up would give you better insight into the whole process. Just my 2c.
Oct 11 2012 2:12AM
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hot.pocket
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Build your own. It'll come out a hell of a lot cheaper than buying one if you know how to weld and where to get materials
Oct 11 2012 3:06AM
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