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by Ziggy
Sat Jul 15, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: DIY pattern base
Replies: 27
Views: 58848

Re: DIY pattern base

There's some comments on performance throughout this thread.
by Ziggy
Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:36 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: DIY pattern base
Replies: 27
Views: 58848

Re: DIY pattern base

Yes, it's a matter of trade-offs.

An optimal choice depends on a good deal of knowledge.
by Ziggy
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: DIY pattern base
Replies: 27
Views: 58848

Re: DIY pattern base

My venture down this track was driven by a dislike of the aggressive factory pattern bases. An XC gear retailer in my neck of the woods takes a different tack: he fills in some of the pattern base and then grinds it down flush with the edges. Most factory patterns seem to me to be somewhat positive....
by Ziggy
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: DIY pattern base
Replies: 27
Views: 58848

Re: DIY pattern base

Yes, same shape but very different size.
by Ziggy
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: DIY pattern base
Replies: 27
Views: 58848

Re: DIY pattern base

Another comment about routing ... Next time around I'd use a straight bit that was designed to cut at the bottom as well. Can't remember what the tech term is. And regarding hot wax and the scales ... A generous hot wax for storage leaves a bit of wax in some of the scales and it needs scraping out ...
by Ziggy
Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:56 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: DIY pattern base
Replies: 27
Views: 58848

Re: DIY pattern base

I've now had about 20 days on the the Mark 2 base and am happy with how they've performed. Down Under snow is generally firm. The days with a loose top or hail on top weren't the best but they were in a distinct minority. The Majesty has proven to be a pleasing ski - nimble and fun to play with. How...
by Ziggy
Wed Aug 03, 2022 10:20 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: DIY pattern base
Replies: 27
Views: 58848

Re: DIY pattern base - 2nd set

Here's the job on the Majesty Adventures. Differences from Mark I: 1. 1" bit instead of 3/4". Overall this has produced more edge and less void. 2. skis held in a vice maintaining the camber. 1. has given me more edge running across the ski; the voids are crescents rather than semi-circles. 2. avoid...
by Ziggy
Tue Jul 12, 2022 3:07 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Xplore Binding on Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2724

Re: Xplore Binding on Sale

Then you need boots to match :(
Wonder how their spring loaded pins will stand up to long approach walks.
by Ziggy
Tue Jul 12, 2022 3:05 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Voile TTS Feedback
Replies: 3
Views: 4166

Re: Voile TTS Feedback

Haven't tried them but I have confidence in Voile. Interested to hear how you go with them.

Like you the gloss has gone off Lynx for me. Almost lost a ski to a poor pin clip-in.
Needed to add a second spacer on one side after only 2 days.
by Ziggy
Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:04 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Which angle for sharpening sides? old Fischer Outtabounds 98 + Boundless88
Replies: 5
Views: 5493

Re: Which angle for sharpening sides? old Fischer Outtabounds 98 + Boundless88

You'll most likely find the factory angles all over the place and the first thing to do is to see what you've got. Not least because you may have to sacrifice some base. Mark the base edge with a felt tipped pen in say 4 places for 50mm, set your file for 89 degrees and see what happens to the ink a...