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Ski Design Program?

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MartianMan
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I know this isn't the usual post on M&A, but I am pretty interested in designing skis just for fun, and I was wondering what program would allow me to draw up the dimensions, shapes, and profiles, in three dimensions. I was looking at Adobe Illustrator, but I am not sure if that goes 3D? What do you guys think?
Dec 5 2013 9:25PM
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Balto
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there actually is a program for mocking up skis/boards, you would enter the dimensions and it would make a diagram, calculate exact side cut, etc. Pretty simple program, forgetting what it was called though. Had it on a laptop like 4 years ago.
Dec 5 2013 9:33PM
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bakedpow
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snocad
Dec 5 2013 9:49PM
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MartianMan
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Is there a free download for mac? I can't seem to find one that functions properly...
Dec 5 2013 10:10PM
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bakedpow
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Ya I got one. Don't remember where tho
Dec 5 2013 10:45PM
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raymondcabral
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Is it compatible with windows?
Dec 6 2013 10:21AM
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123+ski
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I had snocad, but I don't think it lets you do too much with graphics (top sheet/bases), not positive about that tho
Dec 6 2013 11:49AM
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bakedpow
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it does.

it was made for making skis. compatible with both systems but it was made originally for windows.
Dec 6 2013 2:11PM
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Blake.P
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as far as i can tell, its not available for download anymore. i tried the main dl site a while ago and it didnt work, and all the other sites i found it on weren't working either.

if anybody has a link for a working version it would be greatly appreciated
Dec 7 2013 3:54AM
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123+ski
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In a few weeks when I'm home from school I can look. I remember using it on my mom's laptop a few years ago
Dec 7 2013 1:14PM
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Mitchell.
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just got a link for snow cad thats running on 10.9, pm me
Dec 7 2013 1:40PM
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DrZoidberg
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I thought snocad development was done for or something? I looked around last month and couldn't find much.
Dec 7 2013 2:26PM
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raymondcabral
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theres a free download over on grafsnowboards.com, worked for me the other day when i saw this thread
Dec 7 2013 10:16PM
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