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shinbangclan
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About two weeks ago I had my first attempt at making tramp skis.
Four 140cm broomsticks (2 for each foot) duct taped together, and then a vans slide duct taped on top of that. Obviously the slide would come off so I made a heel strap out of duct tape as well. Upon testing every broomstick cracked underfoot because the surface area was too high for the amount of pressure underfoot. Was able to jib a bit on this log thing before they really dislocated. Also able to Lincoln on the trampoline but I didn't get enough bounce to backflip.
Now I'm in the drafting process of a new version of this ski. I'm thinking:
-2-3 yard sticks wide underfoot, maybe trimmed shorter
-maybe two sticks thick to increase durability
Not sure about how ill bind my feet in this time... Considering using a pair of military boots to increase the weight and keep my ankle from bending backwards a little more.

Thoughts? Ever constructed your own skis before? The goal is more fun and versatility than accuracy to real skis.
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mcswizzle
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sk sk skeibs in the tramp


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Paul.
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I found that wood doesnt work that well for tramp skis cause the tramp flexes too much and the wood just snaps whenever you try to bounce. Try some pool noodles like these kids https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/549635/Trampoline-Skis-?page=1
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TRVP_ANGEL
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that sounds like a goodway to penetrate the tramp as well as yourself.
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KilaTsunami
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maybe its just me but tramp skis just seem kinda extra (for me at least, I understand their purpose). I just flip around the skate deck when flips n rotations get tiring to keep the heart rate up, its not skiing but some good coordination training never hurts... also its mad fun, honestly my dirty, old tramp was the best 50 bucks ever spent. THANKS Craigslist.
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shinbangclan
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KilaTsunamimaybe its just me but tramp skis just seem kinda extra (for me at least, I understand their purpose). I just flip around the skate deck when flips n rotations get tiring to keep the heart rate up, its not skiing but some good coordination training never hurts... also its mad fun, honestly my dirty, old tramp was the best 50 bucks ever spent. THANKS Craigslist.


For me the point is get an understanding of grabs while in the air, practice landing straight without the consequences, and generally develop style in the off season. Something to get a head start of the learning curve, if that makes sense.
I really enjoy skateboard decks on the tramp tho
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KilaTsunami
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hubbardsFor me the point is get an understanding of grabs while in the air, practice landing straight without the consequences, and generally develop style in the off season. Something to get a head start of the learning curve, if that makes sense.
I really enjoy skateboard decks on the tramp tho


well put!! recording myself and watching it back right away seems to help cultivate technique & style bcs it might feel like your doing it perfectly or a certain way but you watch it back n ur like "wtf that cant be me I gotta fix that rn" and you do lol
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patskis22
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Throwback to 2011
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KilaTsunami
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patskis22Throwback to 2011


I love you
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shinbangclan
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KilaTsunamiwell put!! recording myself and watching it back right away seems to help cultivate technique & style bcs it might feel like your doing it perfectly or a certain way but you watch it back n ur like "wtf that cant be me I gotta fix that rn" and you do lol


Exactly! That's why I'm thinking this yard stick thing might work out for these purposes.
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270on420out
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Tramp skis don’t translate well at all compared to snow skiing imo.
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KilaTsunami
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DIRTYBUBBLETramp skis don’t translate well at all compared to snow skiing imo.


they don't seem like they would
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KilaTsunami
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I get paid tomorrow. Try an talk me out of it
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KilaTsunami
I get paid tomorrow. Try an talk me out of it

I won't. But if you do get them you should give a review on them.
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TRVP_ANGEL
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KilaTsunami
I get paid tomorrow. Try an talk me out of it


These are actually Danny Devito's pow skis
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Paul.
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KilaTsunamiI get paid tomorrow. Try an talk me out of it


Ill sell you a used pair of jskis for 250 and you can use those on your tramp instead
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shinbangclan
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KilaTsunami
I get paid tomorrow. Try an talk me out of it


I made skis out of pool noodles, duct tape, and shoes for free. Good for mutes, japs, safety, anything but noses and tails
300 bucks for these suckers is kind of outrageous considering u could make something similar for less than 60$
we are skiers. we are inventive. save your 300$ unless you have a gymnast tramp in your backyard

**This post was edited on Feb 22nd 2019 at 5:52:46am
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KilaTsunami
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hubbardsI made skis out of pool noodles, duct tape, and shoes for free. Good for mutes, japs, safety, anything but noses and tails
300 bucks for these suckers is kind of outrageous considering u could make something similar for less than 60$
we are skiers. we are inventive. save your 300$ unless you have a gymnast tramp in your backyard

**This post was edited on Feb 22nd 2019 at 5:52:46am


yeah but homemade ShitSkis don't sound very appealing anymore, Maybe when I was younger lol... Its because I'm very serious about using my trampoline to train and i'm hell-bent on mastering inverts. The problem is I only ride at Big Boulder and other East Coast hills, so we NEVER have nice soft pow to try dicey tricks on. I practice on the tramp ALOT when its warm, but without something on my feet, tricks just don't quite translate to the Mountain like I need.
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weastcoat
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I just put 8 in a liter
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KilaTsunami
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weastcoastI just put 8 in a liter


p'sum jolly rancherz in, make it SW333TER
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shinbangclan
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KilaTsunamiyeah but homemade ShitSkis don't sound very appealing anymore, Maybe when I was younger lol... Its because I'm very serious about using my trampoline to train and i'm hell-bent on mastering inverts. The problem is I only ride at Big Boulder and other East Coast hills, so we NEVER have nice soft pow to try dicey tricks on. I practice on the tramp ALOT when its warm, but without something on my feet, tricks just don't quite translate to the Mountain like I need.


then yeah give it a shot
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KilaTsunami
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hubbardsthen yeah give it a shot


word im gonna once this season ends
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Phillydog1
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Paul.Ill sell you a used pair of jskis for 250 and you can use those on your tramp instead

What model? What length?
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Paul.
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Phillydog1What model? What length?


171 tropic thunder
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theabortionator
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hubbardsExactly! That's why I'm thinking this yard stick thing might work out for these purposes.


Did the yard sticks work? I had decent luck with them a million years ago
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SavageBiff
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KilaTsunamiyeah but homemade ShitSkis don't sound very appealing anymore, Maybe when I was younger lol... Its because I'm very serious about using my trampoline to train and i'm hell-bent on mastering inverts. The problem is I only ride at Big Boulder and other East Coast hills, so we NEVER have nice soft pow to try dicey tricks on. I practice on the tramp ALOT when its warm, but without something on my feet, tricks just don't quite translate to the Mountain like I need.


I believe in my trampoline as well for a training tool. It I need those tramp skis
Hope we get a review they look really helpful
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neleson
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you should try some hard foam and some plastic sheets that way its easy to shape and probably work the best
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shinbangclan
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theabortionatorDid the yard sticks work? I had decent luck with them a million years ago


Didn't end up using yard sticks simply cause I couldn't find any, I live in a pretty small town without a hardware store like that.
Pool noodles worked very well despite being unstable on the ankles. They're light, but its nice to have something like a ski base on your foot in the air. Grabs like mutes and japans work great on the length I cut which was only a little less than a yard.
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LukeTheWaffle
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hubbardsDidn't end up using yard sticks simply cause I couldn't find any, I live in a pretty small town without a hardware store like that.
Pool noodles worked very well despite being unstable on the ankles. They're light, but its nice to have something like a ski base on your foot in the air. Grabs like mutes and japans work great on the length I cut which was only a little less than a yard.

What about taping them to the outside of your foot so much to more stable
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shinbangclan
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LukeTheWaffleWhat about taping them to the outside of your foot so much to more stable


I used an old pair of skate shoes so I didn't have to tape them repeatedly. If I make another pair I have to make the bases flat so they can't roll and kill my ankle.
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LukeTheWaffle
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hubbardsI used an old pair of skate shoes so I didn't have to tape them repeatedly. If I make another pair I have to make the bases flat so they can't roll and kill my ankle.

That wouldn't help much I'm, cuz it can bend
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Anyone remember that edit someone posted of them and a couple buddies at a tramp park like a month ago
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