We were joined by Dave Kraker last evening and went exploring by land today. Made the pilgrimage to the factory where my ski's were made and got the tour for how they were constructed - very cool! They have made a few improvements since my were made - time for a new pair. Did some wine tasting and looking at Torch lake.

Hand drawn Lake Superior graphics may be in my future.


Rough ash and poplar.

trimmed and flex tested then sorted by flex to match the pairs prior to construction and again after

Stacked stock organized by flex and ready for building.

In the press to start the process.

The wood pattern for what was going to be built today.

Base options blue black and red.

Bases with edges ready for the fiberglass and wood cores.

In the final presser a pair of Ahmeek 105's.

Ready to be cut apart and finished.


My Shaggy Patriot's by Billy the goat in the living room at home.



 

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Unknown said…
Never would have guessed you would tour a ski manufacturer on your boat tour.....super cool
I have skied Shaggy Ahmeek 105's 90% of the time the past 3 years - great ski - looks like even better now.

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