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Making Tramp Skis

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bemmis
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im making duct tape shoes for them. but i need something for the skis themself. i know i cant use wood because if i lad wierd doing a spin ill ruin myself, it will also be awful for my tramp. so. im thinking long, medium density blocks roughly 50"x3"x1" and wrap that in duct tape as a rienforcement, i may also put used d-size batteries on the tip and tail.

anyway, im mostly wondering where i could buy the foam, or if anyone knows of a good substitute i could use.

thanks.
Aug 14 2007 10:50PM
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Sufferboy
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i use card board boxes with sticks
Aug 14 2007 10:54PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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a)foam will break
b)just use really small skis or waterskis
c)TRAMP SKIS SUCK
Aug 14 2007 10:54PM
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comeatmebro
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ding ding ding
Aug 14 2007 10:55PM
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bemmis
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i doont think so. im planning on wrapping the entire lenth of it with thick duct tape tightly, thereby inhibiting the flex and prventing it from tearing due to friction.

and i realise i may suck, but whatever. ill enjoy it for a bit anyway, and who knows, i may like it.
Aug 14 2007 10:57PM
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carbon.pulse
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dude i had the same idea and was really stoked about making some, ended up making them and got bored after 20 mins. just bounce like normal, its much more fun and when you look back you look like a real tard for trying
Aug 14 2007 10:59PM
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TheButterHashira
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i use pool noodles. im probable gonna stick clothes wire thoough them so theyll be more sturdy in the air
Aug 14 2007 11:03PM
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GFProd.
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why dont you just tape your edges? or simply do tramp with nothing under your foots?
Aug 14 2007 11:14PM
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P.J.S.
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get some skiboards, remove edges, duct tape shoes to them to keep weight down
Aug 14 2007 11:15PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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Nah dude, YOU dont suck ( at least i think) but tramp skiing deffinatly sucks. before you go through the energy of making these, just take your skis on your tramp and bounce for a bit, it wont wreck your tramp but you'll realise how harsh it sucks
Aug 14 2007 11:17PM
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candybag82
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mine are cardboard with wire around the outside, fully duct taped, with fiberglass tent rods for ridgidity
Aug 14 2007 11:19PM
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bemmis
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haha... *it












not i
Aug 14 2007 11:20PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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uhhh did i miss something?
Aug 14 2007 11:22PM
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Thomson.
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check my thread in skigabber
Aug 14 2007 11:28PM
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bemmis
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i said "i know i may suck" when i actually meant to say "i know it may suck"
Aug 14 2007 11:49PM
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ktollefson_1080
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if u do it. dont put it on ur feet. some how near ur ankles cause then u can still jump/
Aug 15 2007 12:33AM
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bemmis
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i know what you mean, but just take a minute and realize how dumb that would look. im not saying i wont consider it, i will, but it just sonded real time 'tarded.
Aug 15 2007 12:41AM
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liukangkid
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waste of time
Aug 15 2007 2:07AM
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eheath
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Tramp skis really aren't that fun.
Aug 15 2007 2:09AM
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ktollefson_1080
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its the only way though bro
Aug 15 2007 2:19AM
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Thomson.
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but tramp blades are!
Aug 15 2007 2:24AM
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