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DIY SKIS AUCTION - Benefit for Heffy

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loganimlach
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Matt Heffernan. I've been watching his Hood edits for years, enjoying his more recent urban hammers with the Hood Crew, and share countless mutual friends that have had nothing but good things to say about him. I can also identify with him as a long time NS community member, and have always enjoyed his no-nonesense posts. At the Good Company premier Kyle had a silent auction fundraiser to give the money to his family. They've talked about throwing a rail jam or am contest, something for the community, in Heff's honor. I'm not positive what they will eventually do with it, but looking at all of these skis that I built and probably won't ride I want someone to put them to use, and I would rather give the money to a good cause.

For those of you who don't know the background, I was unable to get a ski sponsor my last year of filming with Level 1 and built a bunch of skis in to my garage. I urge everyone who has the means to do the same, as the experience is unforgettable. If you want to see how these skis were made, look at #diyskis on instagram, these were the third pair out of my garage operation.

I can't promise you that they'll be the best skis you've ever been on. I can't promise you they'll be the lightest. I can't promise you that both are exactly the same or have perfectly flat bases (i recommend getting them tuned). What I can promise you is that they are one of a kind, with in my opinion a better shape than anything in the park ski category. I put blood and sweat in to every pair, and there's so much fucking epoxy in them that they should last a while.

Specs:

180cm
118-92-118
Bamboo Core (epoxy coated sidewalls, one has a small router gouge but is still sealed)
1" Carbon Stringers
what i would call medium-stiff stiffness
Flat Underfoot with rockered tips and tails
Completely Symmetrical
Tight turning radius with tapered tips to reduce swing weight
Clear topsheet and base so you can see exactly what's in your ski
Dead center recommended mounting position







I figure I'll start the bidding at $10, we will let it go for 2 weeks then I'll ship them to the winner. If for some reason you would like to be anonymous with your bid, please PM me and I can post the price in the thread.

SIP Heffy, wish I would have gotten to meet you this year in Utah.

(Please note that I haven't spoken with any of Heffy's friends or family regarding this, just Decker regarding what he did with the money, and I'll be doing the same).
Sep 2 2015 9:13PM
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cozzey
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I'll start at $20
Sep 2 2015 9:32PM
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Swandog7
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Ill bid $30. Sorry chiefclul. Let the bidding begin for a good cause
Sep 2 2015 9:41PM
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profa_212
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50
Sep 2 2015 9:51PM
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G_B
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Sep 2 2015 10:20PM
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profa_212
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150
Sep 2 2015 10:21PM
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.GUCCI.
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Solid, classy move.
Too big or I would be winner.

RIP, SIP Heff.
Sep 3 2015 2:32AM
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-Robert
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Sep 3 2015 8:37AM
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flowmobb
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200
Sep 3 2015 8:54PM
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.lencon
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May I ask what the money is going towards?
Sep 4 2015 8:47AM
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loganimlach
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.lenconMay I ask what the money is going towards?


I can't say for sure, from what I was told I think they're going to try to have a rail jam or something of the sorts in Heffs honor. There was a silent auction at the Good Company premier and this money will be going to the same people (Heff's parents).
Sep 4 2015 9:18AM
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.lencon
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loganimlachI can't say for sure, from what I was told I think they're going to try to have a rail jam or something of the sorts in Heffs honor. There was a silent auction at the Good Company premier and this money will be going to the same people (Heff's parents).


Right on, that's a good thing you guys are doing. Unfortunately I don't have money or a bid but was just wondering. Never knew the dude but yall better drop some heavy bids cause it sounds like he was a genuine fellow.
Sep 4 2015 9:28AM
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KittenFactory
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Hell Yeah! Bid up kids!
Sep 5 2015 3:36PM
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loganimlach
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Moved to ski gabber as I thought it was more relevant.
Sep 7 2015 7:21PM
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Mingg
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Wish I could bid, this is such an awesome idea!
Props to you dude. These things are part of what make the ski community such a rad one! If there's anywhere to donate I gladly would!
Sep 7 2015 9:54PM
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hoodcrew
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Sep 7 2015 10:02PM
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hoodcrew
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heffy a king yall
Sep 7 2015 10:02PM
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Aidin954
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Shit they're too big for me and I already bought a pair for this season but this if for a good cause.
$225
Sep 7 2015 10:09PM
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Daski
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I would say something dumb like $420, but I really don't wanna take away from this idea too much. Really a great thing you got going here, bump!
Sep 7 2015 10:23PM
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flowmobb
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240
Sep 8 2015 7:27AM
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Jibberino
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250.

This is good stuff.
Sep 8 2015 7:37AM
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Aidin954
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$260
Sep 8 2015 8:14AM
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FUUUCK
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$300
Sep 8 2015 8:40AM
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cope+
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$320
Sep 8 2015 9:32AM
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Jibberino
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350
Sep 8 2015 9:56AM
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danbrown
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awesome idea
Sep 8 2015 10:21AM
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loganimlach
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One week to go.
Sep 9 2015 3:08PM
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Jibberino
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I forgot to add that I'm in Europe, but I'm sure we can work something out with shipping?
Sep 11 2015 4:22PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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360
Sep 11 2015 4:47PM
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loganimlach
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i'll ship them anywhere at my own cost. 4 days to go!
Sep 12 2015 9:25AM
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zwilly
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Dont have the money but for sure respect going your way!
Sep 12 2015 10:54AM
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Literature
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This is excellent.
Sep 12 2015 11:25AM
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Holte
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$380
Sep 12 2015 1:43PM
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loganimlach
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Auction is closed tomorrow at 9 pm mountain time.
Sep 13 2015 8:24AM
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Krotchs_Brother
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This is dope.

Much respect Logan.
Sep 13 2015 9:29AM
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Deepskier
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Much props to logan sick skis and sick way to honor heffy
Sep 14 2015 10:54AM
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loganimlach
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12 hours to go, Holte with the high bid currently
Sep 14 2015 11:07AM
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whoisthatsquid
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these skis look sick but im poor and in college, RIP heff
Sep 14 2015 4:58PM
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flowmobb
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i want to bid again but i need to pay rent
Sep 14 2015 7:31PM
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kylemclean
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flowmobbi want to bid again but i need to pay rent


no you don't

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/785991/How-to-sleep-in-your-car
Sep 14 2015 7:36PM
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flowmobb
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kylemcleanno you don't

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/785991/How-to-sleep-in-your-car


never met heffy, but i watched more than a few of his edits, he sounds like an awesome person an i wish i could spend the coin but im not made of money
Sep 14 2015 7:46PM
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loganimlach
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Congrats Holte! Thanks a bunch everyone, now we'll make sure this money gets to the right place.
Sep 14 2015 11:47PM
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Bo_bot9
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This is awesome. I am sure his parents will love this. I can help connect you with Heffs parents if you need. Feel free to text me at 315-415-2078
Sep 15 2015 3:32PM
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loganimlach
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Holte graciously tacked on another $200 for the skis. I fucking love this community.
Sep 15 2015 5:06PM
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profa_212
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loganimlachHolte graciously tacked on another $200 for the skis. I fucking love this community.


Hot damn. Holte you are the man.
Sep 15 2015 5:23PM
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Holte
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Major ups, Logan, for putting this benefit together!

It's amazing to be part of a community that takes care of our own, even thousands of miles away, without ever having met face to face. It sounds cliché, as many truths do, but skiing is so much more than just an action sport.
Sep 15 2015 6:53PM
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debichamb
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This is Matt Heffernan's mom. I am in awe of the ski community and all of Matthew's friends. Logan, for never meeting my son, this was an incredible thing that you have done. For all the bidders and the ones that wanted to bid but did not have the funds, and for Holte, the winner with the highest bid, thank you from our entire family. This has been an extremely difficult time for all of us and the love that has been shown for our boy is overwhelming. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
Sep 15 2015 8:41PM
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.GUCCI.
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debichambThis is Matt Heffernan's mom. I am in awe of the ski community and all of Matthew's friends. Logan, for never meeting my son, this was an incredible thing that you have done. For all the bidders and the ones that wanted to bid but did not have the funds, and for Holte, the winner with the highest bid, thank you from our entire family. This has been an extremely difficult time for all of us and the love that has been shown for our boy is overwhelming. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.


Debichamb and heffyfor moty (member of the year)
Sep 16 2015 1:23AM
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littleman34
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id say holte for next MOTM.
Sep 16 2015 9:00AM
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profa_212
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steeze_boiid say holte for next MOTM.


More than down.
Sep 16 2015 10:58AM
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loganimlach
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The money is being sent to Papa Heff in Ohio where he's hoping to throw a rail jam and give it to the winner. Thanks so much everyone for your involvement in this, this community is incredible.
Sep 22 2015 1:33PM
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