- Location
- Houston, TX
Great work!
Superjet - Project RS *Build Complete (for now)*
- Thread starter Mud-Nut
- Start date
- Location
- LaSalle, ON
Thanks guys, here's an update.
I've been staring at the front end of my ski for awhile now, trying to decide how to finish it off. I wanted to keep the length of the rocker, but that would result in an "underbite" look (which I didn't want).
I also wanted to do something different, something to make my ski stand out. So here's the direction I decided on....
So I got to work. I got the general shape in place with some foam.
And then I used multiple layers of 1208 biaxial and cabosil mix to finalize the shape and get the strength needed.
Once I was happy with the shape, I laid a final layer of visual 2x2 twill.
There was a lot of print-through, so I wet sanded and then finished it off with a nice smooth layer of resin.
And lastly, I wrapped the pole in a layer of carbon.
I've been staring at the front end of my ski for awhile now, trying to decide how to finish it off. I wanted to keep the length of the rocker, but that would result in an "underbite" look (which I didn't want).
I also wanted to do something different, something to make my ski stand out. So here's the direction I decided on....
So I got to work. I got the general shape in place with some foam.
And then I used multiple layers of 1208 biaxial and cabosil mix to finalize the shape and get the strength needed.
Once I was happy with the shape, I laid a final layer of visual 2x2 twill.
There was a lot of print-through, so I wet sanded and then finished it off with a nice smooth layer of resin.
And lastly, I wrapped the pole in a layer of carbon.
- Location
- Windsor, Ontario
Serge, that looks amazing. Keep up the awesome work. Can't wait to see the ski finished with that custom front end 
- Location
- LaSalle, ON
Thanks! And ya, if you're ever in the Windsor area, let me know.
Also, thanks @Parsonsjb88 !
Big project update..... CHANGED THE THREAD NAME!
Calling this Project RS (which stands for Rockered & Shortened).
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- Location
- LaSalle, ON
Thanks!! And yes, I'm keeping the theme throughout the hull.... Where exactly? I wish I knew! I keep changing my mind every time I look at the ski. I suppose time will tell.
I would like to keep the theme going on the hood, but I'm not committing myself to making my own hood until I'm happy with the ride plate (hopefully making a 3rd one this coming weekend - cross your fingers for good results). Regardless, summer is around the corner and the ski is far from done, so the hood project might get pushed until next winter.
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The new Wamilton's hood would look good with what you have done so far.
https://www.wamiltons.com/index.php...id=810&zenid=2cc5b88cba0afcf527d680ac524b60a8
https://www.wamiltons.com/index.php...id=810&zenid=2cc5b88cba0afcf527d680ac524b60a8
- Location
- LaSalle, ON
^ Cool, thanks!
- Location
- Houston, TX
Good work! I like your garage too. Looks clean. Keep it up
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- Location
- LaSalle, ON
Progress has been really slow on this project, and now I'm working out of town, so I expect it to be even slower now unfortunately.
The ski came with a homemade aluminum pole bracket, and it was bent and had a major crack in it. So I designed a new one in Solidworks. Here's an exploded view that shows the locating features I designed into it, to make sure it got welded together properly.
It's all 3/16" stainless and it's overkill (which is what I wanted). My friend welded it, but didn't finish it, as you can see. I'll meet up with him and use the TIG to finish weld the entire thing.
And here's the backing plate, which is a little thinner (10g stainless). I know this part isn't visible when it's installed, but I wanted to get creative and enjoy the the waterjet. Haha!
The ski came with a homemade aluminum pole bracket, and it was bent and had a major crack in it. So I designed a new one in Solidworks. Here's an exploded view that shows the locating features I designed into it, to make sure it got welded together properly.
It's all 3/16" stainless and it's overkill (which is what I wanted). My friend welded it, but didn't finish it, as you can see. I'll meet up with him and use the TIG to finish weld the entire thing.
And here's the backing plate, which is a little thinner (10g stainless). I know this part isn't visible when it's installed, but I wanted to get creative and enjoy the the waterjet. Haha!
- Location
- Houston, TX
Nice work! Do you have access to a water jet where you work or did you source out the work?
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- Location
- Bemidji, MN
Nice dude, that looks good!
cmlangdale
username ^ stuff I say >
- Location
- Nebraska
I'm not usually a fan of the rockered and shortened ski's, but I really like what you're doing with this one! Definitely want to see how this turns out. Love the attention to detail.
Oh, and you can never take too many pictures!
Oh, and you can never take too many pictures!
- Location
- LaSalle, ON
Thanks guys! Nate, a good friend has access to a waterjet.
As I already said, I'm working out of town right now, which has put this project at a halt! But when I get back home, I'll be working on the ski again. So stay tuned for updates.
My time away hasn't been completely wasted... I've improved my MS Paint skills and I've been playing around with different color schemes for the ski.
As I already said, I'm working out of town right now, which has put this project at a halt! But when I get back home, I'll be working on the ski again. So stay tuned for updates.
My time away hasn't been completely wasted... I've improved my MS Paint skills and I've been playing around with different color schemes for the ski.
h2odesperado
Pin it to win it
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Awesome build thread so far! I like what you did with the pole, I think the more structural expanding foam will help with the strength as compared to the Styrofoam which seems like it's mainly there just to take up air and add flotation.
Nice work with the nose too!
Nice work with the nose too!
- Location
- Bemidji, MN
soooooooooooooooo???????
- Location
- Windsor, Ontario
I second that... progress updates??!
- Location
- LaSalle, ON
In regards to this specific build... No progress at all. Owning a home, travelling for work, and many summer shenanigans have all gotten in the way!
But in regards to the sport...
-I picked up a few hulls; planning future projects and I want to give fixed steer a try!
-My wife and I have been riding her "new" SN 701. Runs great after swapping pumps out of it (impeller was in really rough shape).
-Took my brothers new 2015 XFS for a ride, and I absolutely loved it.
All of the above has motivated me to work on the build, but unfortunately motivation isn't what I need. Time is what I need! I'm leaving town again for work (most of July) and have numerous events planned throughout August (mostly weddings and a few trips). As a result, I'm not expecting much progress throughout the next few months. I'm not giving up, but realistically, this project will be completed through the winter and ready for some freerides in 2016.
But in regards to the sport...
-I picked up a few hulls; planning future projects and I want to give fixed steer a try!
-My wife and I have been riding her "new" SN 701. Runs great after swapping pumps out of it (impeller was in really rough shape).
-Took my brothers new 2015 XFS for a ride, and I absolutely loved it.
All of the above has motivated me to work on the build, but unfortunately motivation isn't what I need. Time is what I need! I'm leaving town again for work (most of July) and have numerous events planned throughout August (mostly weddings and a few trips). As a result, I'm not expecting much progress throughout the next few months. I'm not giving up, but realistically, this project will be completed through the winter and ready for some freerides in 2016.