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****OFFSET SKIS****

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sam7136
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Hey guys, It would be greatly appreciated if you could go and check out a start up ski company me and a few friends are creating. Its definitely in the early stages (only 5 pairs made so far), but were on our way. Helpful criticism would be great, but keep in mind our stage in the process. We plan on being semi-custom (custom topsheet, core type, flex, along with some other components). We need as much recognition and criticism as possible!
Check out our facebook page!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/offsetskis?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

Plus k for likes on the page!
Thanks a lot, and let us know what you think!
Offset Skis
Dec 10 2014 12:15AM
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Huck_Fin
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looks cool. I would suggest better logo on the back of the first skis you made. It just kind of looks like scribbles.
Dec 10 2014 12:20AM
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Wheat
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They're pretty dope skis man. Graphics look nice. You should get a website up and running.
Dec 10 2014 12:21AM
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gapersarefriends
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damn those actually look sweet. any info/specs on em?
Dec 10 2014 12:25AM
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caucasian_chad
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Your name reminds me too much of construction staking at work. That's probably not a very common problem among the ski community though.

The skis look pretty cool though, hard to say much without actually riding a pair haha. Props for getting into making skis, that's a shitload of work!
Dec 10 2014 12:31AM
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sam7136
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Thanks guys!!!! we will definitely make the logo/name on the skis cleaner and more eye catching. As far as the name, I think were going to keep it but understand where your coming from, just kinda late considering how far we are along.
Dec 10 2014 12:35AM
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caucasian_chad
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sam7136As far as the name, I think were going to keep it but understand where your coming from, just kinda late considering how far we are along.


I wasn't very serious anyways haha, that wouldn't be a dealbreaker by any means.
Dec 10 2014 12:39AM
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JAHpow
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Those graphics are clean, I like it. Good luck!
Dec 10 2014 12:39AM
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sam7136
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And in response to gapersarefriends, our tech is pretty typical at this point, as of now were using a full poplar core, oak or ptex sidewalls, a layer of fiberglass and/or layer of hemp composite, 1.3 mm edge, and 4001 p-tex base material. With more money will come burlier, better components.
Dec 10 2014 12:42AM
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brosido
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Sup guys, I'm also a part of Offset so I am credible to answer any of your questions
Dec 10 2014 12:47AM
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brosido
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We have also really been looking into doing natural composites such as hemp or flax as opposed to fiberglass. They have great dampening properties and it would be cool to make a mostly natural ski. Plus who doesn't want weed in their ski?
Dec 10 2014 12:51AM
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sam7136
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bump
Dec 10 2014 1:48PM
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iLLbiLLy
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I read the logo as "offsex"
Dec 10 2014 4:19PM
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brosidoPlus who doesn't want weed in their ski?


This makes me feel like i shouldnt trust you with constructing a ski...
Dec 10 2014 4:44PM
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Phil-X-
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No pics of product or process posted in the thread.. common now.
Dec 10 2014 4:55PM
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Laurent.
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Do they come with the bindings mounted offset?
Dec 10 2014 5:15PM
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Phil-X-
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omnidataDo they come with the bindings mounted offset?


I was under the impression they had offset hips, similar to offset scoliosis hips
Dec 10 2014 5:22PM
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sam7136
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Sorry for not including pictures, we didn't because we wanted you guys to check out the Facebook page, not just look at the skis. And disregard the weed in the skis thing haha
Dec 10 2014 6:22PM
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brosido
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And as we said earlier, this isn't for promotion but rather to get your honest opinion on the skis we are making. We are just starting out and see the newschoolers community as a great source of feedback on what we are doing. And ya, the weed thing was a joke but using hemp as a topsheet/ composite isn't.
Dec 10 2014 8:23PM
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Eastcoastskier95
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thats dope hope all goes well for all you
Dec 10 2014 8:42PM
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cornholio
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sam7136Sorry for not including pictures, we didn't because we wanted you guys to check out the Facebook page, not just look at the skis. And disregard the weed in the skis thing haha


theres not really any information on the facebook page, so why don't you tell us something? or were we supposed to go to the facebook page to get your email address to email you questions or critiques?
Dec 10 2014 8:46PM
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LAME.
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send me free skis please!
Dec 10 2014 8:58PM
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brosido
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^^ Not sure were at that point yet... free stickers though! And I just went though and added all the dimensions to our finished and un-finished skis.
Dec 10 2014 9:14PM
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ANDR01D
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Came here because I thought some kid mounted his bindings offset from each other and I wanted a good laugh. I didn't get this, but I wasn't disappointed. Keep up the good work dude!
Dec 10 2014 9:17PM
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LAME.
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brosido^^ Not sure were at that point yet... free stickers though! And I just went though and added all the dimensions to our finished and un-finished skis.


ok well let me know when you can hook it up, i need some park skis this season,
Dec 10 2014 9:17PM
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lurking
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That oiled wood looks super sexy
Dec 10 2014 9:54PM
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brosido
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Thats one point we wanted to we wanted to check on. We really like the look of wood sidewalls and they add great edge control, but the thing is that people tend to see them as lower quality than p-tex. From my experience and many other ski builders on the skibuilders.com forum, wood sidewalls are extremely durable and low care. What are your opinions, wood or p-tex sidewall? We make both though.
Dec 10 2014 10:15PM
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123+ski
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Looks cool. I saw the pic of the new mold, does it work well like that? I buiklt mine a similar way, but then a topped with very thin sheet metal, and then I use a sheet of tyvek on it each time i press so that the epoxy doesn't stick to the mold
Dec 10 2014 10:28PM
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sam7136
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Email us with any questions/feedback/concerns or anything else at Offsetskis@gmail.com!!!! We are working on adding more information to the facebook page along with a website coming soon.
Dec 10 2014 10:30PM
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brosido
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p.hawksLooks cool. I saw the pic of the new mold, does it work well like that? I buiklt mine a similar way, but then a topped with very thin sheet metal, and then I use a sheet of tyvek on it each time i press so that the epoxy doesn't stick to the mold


We are putting one or 2 layers of masonite in the mold, and then laying the ski up in a metal cassette. We use wax paper to keep everything from sticking which works super well.
Dec 10 2014 10:34PM
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gapersarefriends
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What are the widths and lengths on the skis so far
Dec 11 2014 3:05PM
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youngdtay
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/742853/Offset---Too-Dope

Finesse da plug
Dec 11 2014 5:52PM
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brosido
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gapersarefriendsWhat are the widths and lengths on the skis so far


All the dimensions and lengths for the skis finished and unfinished are on the pictures.
Dec 11 2014 6:26PM
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Phil-X-
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brosidoAll the dimensions and lengths for the skis finished and unfinished are on the pictures.


You guys blow at answering questions and shit.. fuck
Dec 11 2014 6:57PM
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brosido
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Big mountain with dimensions of:
136; 108; 130
@ 187cm
25 meter radius
30% tip rocker, 20% tail rocker, 1 cm of camber

Park ski:
Dimensions:
125; 89; 118
@181cm
Radius @ 19m
2 cm Camber

Snoop Ski (all mountain pow)
Dimensions:
138; 106; 125
@ 178cm
Radius @ 20m


1st ski:
Dimensions:
138; 115; 130
@ 185
Radius @ 23m
Dec 11 2014 8:19PM
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Lus146
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Looks dope. Keep doin what you're doin if you wanna succeed. Everybody loves a new indie brand. Good luck with business and all that!
Dec 11 2014 9:22PM
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sam7136
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Also, what do you guys think is a fair price point for a pair?
Dec 13 2014 8:18PM
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dingus
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Make a ski that actually has real butter in it, not that margarine shit.
Dec 14 2014 3:10AM
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Squirtle
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How large do you plan on making this company? If you plan on turning this into a fully operational business, remember to take care of all the legality behind it. Heres a good resource for that.
[URL]https://www.sba.gov/content/follow-these-steps-starting-busines[/URL]s
Dec 15 2014 2:45AM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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Are you guys selling skis yet?

I read that you have only made 5 pairs of skis so far.... seriously?
Dec 15 2014 8:01AM
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sam7136
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No we are not selling skis yet. We are selling discounted skis to friends and family until we feel confident enough in the quality. We have 4 more pairs almost finished, and many more to come after that.
Dec 15 2014 8:46PM
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broto
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You're gonna need a fatter edge than 1.3 mm to sell to this crowd brother
Dec 15 2014 10:48PM
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JTCasper540_MN
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looks tight yo
Dec 15 2014 11:38PM
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spliff.Life
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I like the spiral logo, looks like a cool project, good luck!
Dec 16 2014 12:35AM
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