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Metal laminate vs. torsion box
- Thread starter Bonni
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Bonni said:
This is a cap ski with sandwich construction with a layers of metal/wood/metal.
This is just like you may imagine. Its a box construction with weaving, to lend its "torsional" properties.
Basically the sandwich construction lends to a more ridgid ski, and the torsion box lends to the soft feel that an aggressive skier may not like.
volklgirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Bonni, Check this out:
Ski Construction: The most durable skis use fiberglass cloth wrapped around a wood or foam core to form a seamless torsion box. Another common construction is laminate or sandwich, which uses layers of fiberglass glued to the top and bottom of the core. Although sandwich construction often provides a smoother ride than a torsion box, it's also less durable and can delaminate over time. A third construction method is the so-called Cap. Most skis today are designed with a one-piece fiberglass top and sides, with steel edges embedded in the sides. Sometimes referred to as a monocoque construction, the outer shell carries all or a major part of the stress. It's more durable than the older-style cap and sidewall construction.
Core: A ski's core contributes to its overall weight, and to some degree, its flex. Wood and various types of foam are the most common core materials. Wood tends to be more responsive. It's also more durable and resilient, but more expensive. Foam cores are lighter weight and have a more consistent flex, plus they're less expensive. The downside is that they can feel less than lively next to wood core skis. With construction becoming more complex these days, though, the core is less of a factor in the flex or stiffness of a ski.
Does that give you enough info?
Ski Construction: The most durable skis use fiberglass cloth wrapped around a wood or foam core to form a seamless torsion box. Another common construction is laminate or sandwich, which uses layers of fiberglass glued to the top and bottom of the core. Although sandwich construction often provides a smoother ride than a torsion box, it's also less durable and can delaminate over time. A third construction method is the so-called Cap. Most skis today are designed with a one-piece fiberglass top and sides, with steel edges embedded in the sides. Sometimes referred to as a monocoque construction, the outer shell carries all or a major part of the stress. It's more durable than the older-style cap and sidewall construction.
Core: A ski's core contributes to its overall weight, and to some degree, its flex. Wood and various types of foam are the most common core materials. Wood tends to be more responsive. It's also more durable and resilient, but more expensive. Foam cores are lighter weight and have a more consistent flex, plus they're less expensive. The downside is that they can feel less than lively next to wood core skis. With construction becoming more complex these days, though, the core is less of a factor in the flex or stiffness of a ski.
Does that give you enough info?
