before and after sj, my first ski build

[Dubs chops]

well i dont know if it was technically a build, but it was my fisrt time doing anything besides bars,

SKI;
2000 sj stock,

MODS;
Footholds,
turf,
bars,
grips,
turfed rails,
shortened handlepole,
wraped handlepole with carbon fibre for looks and a little reinforcement,
paint

let me know what you think.


Before pics
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7714/before1xl2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/2796/before2oc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7831/before3gz6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Dubs chops]

I'm still going to change the chinpad,
and hopefully this winter redo the paint with a airbrushed paintjob
and change the hood.


after pics

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3554/after1xw4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/9076/after2xp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/705/after3rs4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8981/after4rd6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4872/after5oh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[SJ/XPBri]

Ski looks awesome :biggthumpup: I'd ruin that white turf the first day out.
Bri

[Dirtybird]

Doesn't look too bad for first time!

[FL-cracker]

That handle pole looks tits! You must have played with Carbon before? Looks like you just layed it up, and shot it with some clear... very clean work!

[enzo]

Looks good! How did that Blowsion mat kit fit for you? I just did mine and if was a nightmare.....Had to do some serious cutting and pasting to make it fit.

[FLY6584]

That handle pole looks tits! You must have played with Carbon before? Looks like you just layed it up, and shot it with some clear... very clean work!

You should ask Crammit442 to post pics of his Carbon Fiber Stock Handlepole. He pulled a mold off a stock handlepole then made the pole out of all carbon fiber. I can't remember if he said it was any lighter than a stock pole, but it is definitely stonger than a stock pole and stock pole's are super light as it is. You would appreciate a pole like this more than anyone Bronson.:biggthumpup:

[Dubs chops]

thx guys, i couldnt imagine laying a whole pole outta carbon, it was actually my first time using fibreglass or carbon. it actually looks like crap there is runs all in the sides but i chose the most flattering view for the pics, lol i'm happy with it for a first though. thx for the kind words guys

[FL-cracker]

I was thinking about trying a XFT.... but will probably end up getting a -5" x-metal

[Idok]

looks great! but you gotta lose the blue chinpad...

[Dubs chops]

i am its for sale whole chinpad. im going to order a new cover this week and i already bought another used chinpad to recover.

[Moondance]

I'm still going to change the chinpad,


looks great! but you gotta lose the blue chinpad...Ummm...I know a good optometrist if you need to have your eyes checked:haha:

[oxnard111]

I like that you made the cuts in your turf around the footholds work for you.

Ski looks good. And your right, the ski and buildup threads don't get a lot of traffic.

Which holds are those? Do you have any engine mods?

[Dubs chops]

rev's no engine mods yet, i'm too broke! lol those will be after final paint! thanks for the compliments guys. makes a newB have a little warm feeling on the inside.

[OptimaRacing]

I dig the two tone turf and flat paint. I just rattle canned my superjet, and man is it ghetto! But then again so is my riding!

[Bunkhouse Buck]

Looks great man! How long did it take a first timer to install the footholds? Im one myself and getting ready to give it a shot.

[Mark44]

Leave it flat black easy to fix and looks nice!

Mark44

[Mouthfulloflake]

I wanted to do my handle pole like that last year, but after reading and searching, it appeared like a lot of effort to just make it LOOK like carbon.

hmm, I might have to try it.

[Dubs chops]

wasnt too bad i did it while shortening the pole. and it has too add a little strength over the stock one.

[spence]

man that looks sweet i like it i like it alot

[onesojourner]

nice dude.