3D printing

Print some bindings. Used a fixed din with an active flexing toe and heel, use more material for a higher din. Might only work with a filament like nylon or polycarbonate (Try at own risk, don't sue me, I take no responsibility for this obviously bad idea)

Print pole grips out of TPU

Print a brake retainer for waxing/tuning (I use a rubber band/screwdriver/paracord so maybe this idea is also pointless)

jompcockPrint some bindings. Used a fixed din with an active flexing toe and heel, use more material for a higher din. Might only work with a filament like nylon or polycarbonate (Try at own risk, don't sue me, I take no responsibility for this obviously bad idea)

Print pole grips out of TPU

Print a brake retainer for waxing/tuning (I use a rubber band/screwdriver/paracord so maybe this idea is also pointless)

I guess for the binding you would only pop out when the binding breaks.

really like the tpu pole grips. I’ll try it soon

Brake retaining sounds good too. I will try it too

Maybe not common issues, but you could 3d print helmet buckles, boot buckles, zipper things, buttons, etc small parts for your outerwear. Pole handles and baskets too.

ThegenericskierI guess for the binding you would only pop out when the binding breaks.

really like the tpu pole grips. I’ll try it soon

Brake retaining sounds good too. I will try it too

Would be hard to make a heel release that you can click out of, but you could use engineered flex. I'm nowhere near confident enough in my CAD abilities to make something I'd trust to actually ski, but maybe I'll try making something to test on a bench.

For grips, I thought it would be cool to have some kind of storage inside the pole for a screwdriver, doob etc, but it would be hard to have a pole strap integrate well. Maybe cut the strap hole bigger and use some kind of hollow threaded rod could clamp the strap down with space for storage.

If you're into biking, you can print a chain wear indicator so you don't have to spend money on a metal one. Would also like to see a 3d printed quad lock alternative.

jompcockWould be hard to make a heel release that you can click out of, but you could use engineered flex. I'm nowhere near confident enough in my CAD abilities to make something I'd trust to actually ski, but maybe I'll try making something to test on a bench.

For grips, I thought it would be cool to have some kind of storage inside the pole for a screwdriver, doob etc, but it would be hard to have a pole strap integrate well. Maybe cut the strap hole bigger and use some kind of hollow threaded rod could clamp the strap down with space for storage.

If you're into biking, you can print a chain wear indicator so you don't have to spend money on a metal one. Would also like to see a 3d printed quad lock alternative.

For the grip I’m thinking of having a pocket made of petg fit inside the pole with a twist and lock mechanism for a cap. The twist and lock mechanism will house the pole strap.

making the heel of the binding would be such a pain with modeling the parts then simulating the release. If I can make a model that kinda works I’ll print it out of PETG and if it works somewhat well I’ll buy a hardened nozzle some nylon and PC to make a final model but I don’t have confidence in the manufacturing method to not delam or shatter when I need to release

jompcockWould be hard to make a heel release that you can click out of, but you could use engineered flex. I'm nowhere near confident enough in my CAD abilities to make something I'd trust to actually ski, but maybe I'll try making something to test on a bench.

For grips, I thought it would be cool to have some kind of storage inside the pole for a screwdriver, doob etc, but it would be hard to have a pole strap integrate well. Maybe cut the strap hole bigger and use some kind of hollow threaded rod could clamp the strap down with space for storage.

If you're into biking, you can print a chain wear indicator so you don't have to spend money on a metal one. Would also like to see a 3d printed quad lock alternative.

Also what CAD software do you use?

ThegenericskierAlso what CAD software do you use?

Used to make basic stuff with tinkercad cause it worked on my potato of a computer but now I'm learning fusion 360. Most of my friends use solidworks but I get fusion for free through my school so I just went with that.

jompcockUsed to make basic stuff with tinkercad cause it worked on my potato of a computer but now I'm learning fusion 360. Most of my friends use solidworks but I get fusion for free through my school so I just went with that.

i get my software through my school too. we're able to get inventor free too.

Pole grips, pole baskets, GoPro Mounts, Camera Mounts, Snowskates like those Sleddogs which you put under your shoe. There are a bunch of possibilities for skiing. Go to thingiverse and type in "skiing" to get some more inspiration.

You could also try to copy those whiski ski poles which can hold some liquid or something else in the grip.