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Homemade Climbing Skins?

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sneakywhitelegs
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I really wanna try out climbing skins this winter but don't want to drop $150 for a legit pair. Does anybody know if there's a way to make these yourself with somewhat common materials? I've heard of people using seal skins but idk how i'll get seal skins in Michigan...
Sep 26 2014 1:11PM
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a_burger
Posts: 5234 - Karma: 20,700
buy $15 army surplus ones, they won't fit modern skis very well but I'm sure they will work better then homemade ones.
Sep 26 2014 1:29PM
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Calb3rt
Posts: 6005 - Karma: 2,203
http://www.furcanada.com/skins-furs-and-hides-harp-seal.html

i used to have some seal skin skins, but they were from the 1930's or something. anything that would have a very fine grain would work, like horse hair.
Sep 26 2014 3:28PM
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RudyGarmisch
Posts: 25443 - Karma: 13,844
Please keep us all updated op.
Sep 26 2014 6:18PM
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.lencon
Posts: 6753 - Karma: 17,183
DarthVaderPlease keep us all updated op.


Yes please. Threads
Sep 26 2014 7:28PM
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Goku
Posts: 8119 - Karma: 4,223
Go to Down Wind Sports
Ask for Eric
Tell him you want skins
Oct 8 2014 4:20PM
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