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Mechanical Testing of Skis

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ASTEVE
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I am just curious as to what testing is performed on skis before they are released to the market. I built a pair of skis for my Senior Engineering project and we performed a 3-point flex test, water absorption test, abrasion test on the the base, impact test... etc. Just wondering what goes into the design/testing of the ski.
Aug 15 2014 12:47AM
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profa_212
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Don't remember the company/video, but I saw a video of a "slap" test where they attached a ski to a mechanical arm and it swung down onto some metal.
Aug 15 2014 1:46AM
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NinetyFour
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Profahoben_212Don't remember the company/video, but I saw a video of a "slap" test where they attached a ski to a mechanical arm and it swung down onto some metal.


Yep, it's a Liine video:

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/853326/Line-Skis-R--amp--D-Secret-Lair-Tour---Ski-Development--amp--Testing---YouTube

And I guess if you need data to put on to paper then some forms of mechanical testing are fine; but at the end of the day though the best method of testing is getting the skis under the feet of a capable skier.
Aug 15 2014 8:08AM
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toastyteenagers
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yeah, usually they do a slap, flex, and sometimes a drop
Aug 15 2014 8:50AM
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CheddarJack
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NinetyFourYep, it's a Liine video:

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/853326/Line-Skis-R--amp--D-Secret-Lair-Tour---Ski-Development--amp--Testing---YouTube


I want that job.
Aug 15 2014 11:47AM
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