Freestylegeek's squarenose conversion

[CoreyLKN]

Not practical at all. It be easier, faster, and cheaper to just buy a replacement hull.

But the topdeck sounds more fun.

It would look cooler:cool2:

 

[Matt_E]

For sure.

 

[freestylegeek]

More progress folks!
The nose is officially "ON"!

I used some lightweight filler to make the radius in the corner, then laid alternating unidirectional (7 oz) and bidirectional twill glass (9 oz).

 

[CoreyLKN]

All these conversions have got me wanting to do one. Now i need some money:banghead:

 

[freestylegeek]

The sanding has begun.
The nose is just about ready for some fairing filler.
I always forget what a pain sanding is...

I'll have to put a lot of time into the back of the ski.

 

[Frosty]

Looking awesome Geek!!!! I'm loving this thread... :biggthumpup:

 

[Marshj]

cough....updates?...cough

-cant wait for geeks post-weekend updates

 

[freestylegeek]

cough....updates?...cough

-cant wait for geeks post-weekend updates

The pictures won't be that great from this weekend.
Just faring glass and sand, sand, sand...
It'll look about the same as it did in the other pictures. (but it's smoother now!) :frown:

 

[waterfreak]

More progress folks!
The nose is officially "ON"!

I used some lightweight filler to make the radius in the corner, then laid alternating unidirectional (7 oz) and bidirectional twill glass (9 oz).

What did you use to make the new round front lip? I usually supply a front nose mold that you attach underneath the area and than just lay up glass right over it and voila!!:cheer: Afterwards, their is just minimal finishing work involved to blend in the transition points.

If I had any side exhaust left I would of sent you one right away! I'm just waiting on Pat to get me some more.:banghead:

 

[freestylegeek]

What did you use to make the new round front lip? I usually supply a front nose mold that you attach underneath the area and than just lay up glass right over it and voila!!:cheer: Afterwards, their is just minimal finishing work involved to blend in the transition points.

If I had any side exhaust left I would of sent you one right away! I'm just waiting on Pat to get me some more.:banghead:

I used the nose mold that Sergio included with the top deck (just like your nose mold Steve). It is about 4 layers of 9 oz, so I needed to add a few layers on top and bottom to sandwich it in. I can't imagine doing the conversion without that piece!

I was orignally going to bond the top to the bottom, THEN build up the nose, but I'm REALLY glad I decided to do it this way!

I appreciate the offer on the side exhaust!
I talked to Pat and he is making me a 90º tube for where my hose comes out of my waterbox. That way I can at least eliminate the PVC 90º fitting I have there now.

Why does sanding take so much time? :banghead: :banghead:

 

[douglee25]

Why does sanding take so much time? :banghead: :banghead:

You need an electric or air sander! (dremel, orbital, etc) :biggthumpup:

Doug

 

[freestylegeek]

Well after much sanding, I discovered some air blisters that I had missed.
So, I'll have to toss a little more filler in there tomorrow, and hit it again.
After that, the back will pretty much be done, and I can focus on the nose.
This weekend was a step backwards.:frown:

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

This weekend was a step backwards.:frown:

I know the feeling man. When I was building my ski I had it all mapped out but these little bug always seem to arise. I probably lost a good week of time b/c I had to go back and add just a little more filler, let that dry, sand again.....ect. Once you get the bottom squared away, bond the topdeck and that will be a big weight off your shoulders.

 

[freestylegeek]

...Once you get the bottom squared away, bond the topdeck and that will be a big weight off your shoulders.

You know it man!

 

[freestylegeek]

Well, the blister holes are filled and sanded, and the back is pretty much done. Now, on to the nose!:banghead:

Last week, I got a little package from Mr. Patrick Bogart at Xmetalworks...
oooooh, baby, this stuff is sweet!
I love the etched logos on the hood hooks!
The pole is a -4, and I decided to make up for the shorter hull by moving the pivot bracket as far forward as possible (about 1"). In order to do this, I had to cut out about 2" of my XFT nosepiece. I still need to glass over the exposed divinycell foam, and paint it, but I think it turned out OK.

 

[yamaslut]

Well, the blister holes are filled and sanded, and the back is pretty much done. Now, on to the nose!:banghead:

Last week, I got a little package from Mr. Patrick Bogart at Xmetalworks...
oooooh, baby, this stuff is sweet!
I love the etched logos on the hood hooks!
The pole is a -4, and I decided to make up for the shorter hull by moving the pivot bracket as far forward as possible (about 1"). In order to do this, I had to cut out about 2" of my XFT nosepiece. I still need to glass over the exposed divinycell foam, and paint it, but I think it turned out OK.

sexy....:cheer:

 

[SuperJETT]

You know, if you weren't taking so many pictures, you would probably be riding already!

 

[goodq]

You know, if you weren't taking so many pictures, you would probably be riding already!

Daren stop killing my fun already!!! Go Geek Go :cheer: :arms:

 

[freestylegeek]

You know, if you weren't taking so many pictures, you would probably be riding already!

I think if I wasn't talking to you so much, I'd be riding already!
When are you gonna come up here and help me glue this thing together?

 

[freestylegeek]

Daren stop killing my fun already!!! Go Geek Go :cheer: :arms:

I'm tryin' my man...
I only hope I can get my ski done before yours! :arms: