Development of Nano Particle Ski Bases
A Continuous Cycle of Improvements in Ski Base Composition
A Continuous Cycle of Improvements in Ski Base Composition
A Continuous Cycle of Improvements in Ski Base Composition
During the late '40s and early '50s polyethylene replaced wooden ski bases by reducing the coefficient of friction by 50%. Hence, Ultra-high-molecular polyethylene (UHMWPE) was the next natural improvement primarily for issues related to the strength of the thermoplastic, it's very low coefficient of friction and resistance to abrasion.
Initial manufacturing utilized compression moulding later replaced by sintering manufacturing which permits improved adhesion for the use of various waxes resulting in coefficients of friction close to PTFE (Teflon).
"BAM" Al3Mg3B56 Beyond Teflon
A Continuous Cycle of Improvements in Ski Base Composition
A Continuous Cycle of Improvements in Ski Base Composition
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Controlled Environment Indoor Testing
A Continuous Cycle of Improvements in Ski Base Composition
Controlled Environment Indoor Testing
Product testing is performed at a controlled environment east coast facility which maintains a real snow surface temperature of -2 degrees C reducing impacts from sunlight, wind, and uncontrolled precipitation.
R&D at the University of Vermont
It started a long time ago when the emphasis on skiing safety started to take a foot hold in the industry and the rest is now history. Let's start a new journey our team today is ready to assist in your R&D efforts!
