Ski Builder Day at Bolton Valley

Another group picture of the ski building crew at Bolton Valley

First excursion on the new skis with Harrison and Max

Roughly cutting out the wood core profile prior to routing the template

Routing the wood core along the template

Planing the wood core to its curved profile using our custom router sled and profiles.

Gluing the metal edges to the ski base.

My ski mold

Overview of the skis after being mounted with Marker Tour bindings

Profile of the tip transition

Close-up of the side wall

Overview of the skis before being tuned and mounted.

The white strip in the middle is a "truth window" where you can take a glimpse at the inner layers.

Truth Window

An intentional see through section of the inner components of the ski. Most immediately, you can see the fiberglass layer. Just beneath the fiberglass layer is the wood core with UHMW edge banding.

First logo

Ski Builder Day at Bolton Valley

Another group picture of the ski building crew at Bolton Valley

First excursion on the new skis with Harrison and Max

Roughly cutting out the wood core profile prior to routing the template

Routing the wood core along the template

Planing the wood core to its curved profile using our custom router sled and profiles.

Gluing the metal edges to the ski base.

My ski mold

Overview of the skis after being mounted with Marker Tour bindings

Handmade
Skis

A project conducted with the guidance of Harrison Goldberg of the former HG Skis. Together, we designed the ski base, wood core, wood core profile and mold in SolidWorks. As a relatively beginner skier, I chose a simple [110-85-95] profile based off one of Harrison's old ski designs. I adjusted the ski length to fit me and added a custom notched tail to perfectly accommodate my uphill skins. In total, the skis are made of a composite with UHMW plastic base and sidewall, maple wood core, fiber glass, metal edges, a mahogany veneer (just for looks), clear top sheet and a LOT of epoxy.

WHEN

Oct. 2020 - Jan. 2021

WHAT

Designing Skis, Wood Core Profile, Ski Mold in SolidWorks
Shaping templates on the router table
Cutting the Wood Core Profile on a custom router sled

Handmade Skis

Handmade
Skis