Custom Skis idea....

[Hypnotiq]

Well it being winter and all... I been thinking of what i could do to my truck in the snow.. I wanted to take 2 pieces of 6061 Aluminum and make them about 7 inches long 3" wide. At the front make then bent up a touch with a rounded front. Then take some Angle iron and make hole and the bottom with a bolt & nut at the ski and make a hole for the hub to be added to the hex. Just alittle confused on how to mount/ make that.. Will make for a nice vacation project. Not gonna do a jumps or anything just strictly cruising threw the snow.

What you think?

 

[ljrce]

not bad hyp sounds interesting get it done

 

[M0rphin3]

maybe this will help you with some ideas

http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-SAVAGE-21-2...Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea9e0b5da

 

[Hypnotiq]

maybe this will help you with some ideas

http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-SAVAGE-21-2...Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea9e0b5da

Yeah that helps thanks.

 

[BIGDAN89]

http://www.fullforcerc.com/ski-kits.htm fullforce is a great compny like the link up ahead they make skis for everything lol

 

[M0rphin3]

seem to perform fairly well :0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4gpK3uGl54&feature=related

 

[Hypnotiq]

seem to perform fairly well :0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4gpK3uGl54&feature=related

thats sick!! Can't wait.. maybe it will work out.

 

[Bankrupter]

Hype b4 you go nuts 4 paddles works better in the snow then skis. just to keep you on a budget

 

[Hypnotiq]

Hype b4 you go nuts 4 paddles works better in the snow then skis. just to keep you on a budget

Thanks bank but i was gonna make the skis outta 6061 i already have. Not buying anything.

 

[Bankrupter]

have at it then ...

 

[kvnnets]

I want to see some pics.............

 

[Fx]

Skis look cool. The only thing I don't like about them is them seem fragile. One light crash head on and it's game over.

 

[Hypnotiq]

Got started this morning... Now to figure out how to bend them up a touch. There about 3/8 inch thick..

 

[Hypnotiq]

Thanks Eric!! Next... angle iron and mounting.

 

[Larsenracing]

Looking good. Are you going to add like a skag or something to gain grip for going around corners.

 

[Scott]

Looking good Hyp, can't wait to see the finisged product..

 

[Hypnotiq]

Looking good. Are you going to add like a skag or something to gain grip for going around corners.

I wasnt gonna.. but it does sound like a good idea..

Looking good Hyp, can't wait to see the finisged product..

Thank you.. if not tonight tomorrow for sure.

 

[Larsenracing]

Ya I wasn't sure what you were going to do but figured I would ask. I do believe the Full Force ones have a little bit on skags on the front and rear. It would allow it to grab and turn around corners better where with none it may tend to go straight.

 

[MikeK1981]

Sounds fun.

 

[Hypnotiq]

Update...

Everything on the savy gets painted black.

 

[Hypnotiq]

7 1/2" Long

Gonna test them when i get home... Need to mount them ( check the height ) and then remove the dogbone and fire her up!!

 

[Crash]

looks too heavy~ hope they work for you

 

[Hypnotiq]

looks too heavy~ hope they work for you

Ok.. lets say there a touch on the heavy side... Worst that could happen?? Servo won't turn them?

 

[Hypnotiq]

Just weighed them... 15oz..

 

[MikeK1981]

Good job, black already too LOL! Don't forget the vid!

 

[NITROMITE]

wheres the vid hype

 

[Hypnotiq]

Well operation custom skis was a failure.. Truck barley moved in the snow... I think crash was right in saying there is a weight issue.. Might go plastic tomorrow..

 

[Larsenracing]

Plastic will be the best option as it slides accost the snow easily. You could possibly grab some bar soap and rub it well and make it slick accost the snow.

 

[Hypnotiq]

Hmm what about plexiglass??

 

[Purenitro]

Puckboard works awesome, you can even form it with heat.