Super Jet Do i really need to re-foam behind footholds?

FlightPlanDan

Don'tTrustAfartAfter50
The foam will only add strength and the weight difference is a matter of ounces. And a little advise put the foam in the fridge before you mix it. Temperature will effect how fast it shoots off save yourself the mess the cooler it is the more working time you have

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Wish I'd known that when I did mine! .......Talk about a "gradeschool volcano project"!!!!! lol.
 

tom21

havin fun
Location
clearwater FL
2 part marine flotation foam. I get it from a local fiberglass supply house. us composites will have it as was mentioned earlier.

I like 4lb. it is heavier but its very tough and I think 2 lb foam is just not gonna hold up. plus I have seen where the 2lb has shrunk back considerably.
 

tom21

havin fun
Location
clearwater FL
Wish I'd known that when I did mine! .......Talk about a "gradeschool volcano project"!!!!! lol.

dont mistake him, its still gonna expand like crazy, it just takes longer to heat up and set off. I love when I think its gonna need 16oz and it only really needs 4oz and its expoding out of that hole into the tray and down the side of the ski. I am pretty good about estimating it now and even throw some tape over the hole. pop that friggen side back out man!!!!
 

FlightPlanDan

Don'tTrustAfartAfter50
dont mistake him, its still gonna expand like crazy, it just takes longer to heat up and set off. I love when I think its gonna need 16oz and it only really needs 4oz and its expoding out of that hole into the tray and down the side of the ski. I am pretty good about estimating it now and even throw some tape over the hole. pop that friggen side back out man!!!!

Don't get me wrong! It worked out well. It filled, (you could actually watch it thru the holds...filling in the gaps etc..) We just used WAY too much.

It was my bright idea to wait til it dried to clean it up. DON'T make this mistake. If I had been smart enough to read the can..it tells you that it's easier to clean while it's wet.

We had a foam pancake on x2 Franks deck... the size of a manhole cover! Not ot mention the hours of cleaning it from the ski. It sucked at the time...but we learned something. Now we can laugh.
 

tom21

havin fun
Location
clearwater FL
really? the stuff I use if you touch it before it sets up its like stepping in hot gum on a sidewalk, you never can get it off the ski or your hands. I just wait til its dry and a quick pop and its off. but I usually tape it all off anyway cause I am just overly cautious.

you using 2 part expanding foam? one is dark like flat coke and the other is like clear/yellow color?

I like to "help" people foam their skis now. so fun to watch the panic as its flowing out faster and faster. lol
im a real d i c k!
 
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FlightPlanDan

Don'tTrustAfartAfter50
really? the stuff I use if you touch it before it sets up its like stepping in hot gum on a sidewalk, you never can get it off the ski or your hands. I just wait til its dry and a quick pop and its off. but I usually tape it all off anyway cause I am just overly cautious.

you using 2 part expanding foam? one is dark like flat coke and the other is like clear/yellow color?

I like to "help" people foam their skis now. so fun to watch the panic as its flowing out faster and faster. lol
im a real d i c k!

I think I actually still have some....It's on Frank's back deck...Got it from the local marine supply on Riberia. The guy warned me that.."it sets up quick...mix it....stir it for a few seconds...pour it!"

It was fun!

As far as the OP goes....no doubt in my mind that the foam adds stability and strength. I watched it happen. (as I made a mess).lol
 
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piratelife

Frandsen works
Location
In the hood wood
2 part marine flotation foam. I get it from a local fiberglass supply house. us composites will have it as was mentioned earlier.

I like 4lb. it is heavier but its very tough and I think 2 lb foam is just not gonna hold up. plus I have seen where the 2lb has shrunk back considerably.

Can i use the 4 lb. for the whole tray or what do u recomend?
 
don't take this the wrong way, but...I thought it was funny that you're worried about the weight of adding a bit of foam, when you mentioned that you're going to paint it w/ silver and metal flake. :)

Paint, especially silver, is HEAVY.
 

JPCharmin

just order him a turd
Location
Houston
don't take this the wrong way, but...I thought it was funny that you're worried about the weight of adding a bit of foam, when you mentioned that you're going to paint it w/ silver and metal flake. :)

Paint, especially silver, is HEAVY.

lol i guess the days that i plan on riding i'll make sure to take a dump which will compensate for the difference and then some... :)
 
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