How to build a custom Snowboard - Learning By Doing EP45
9 January 2017 · 7 min · 41K views · Switzerland
What this video covers
Vernon visits a workshop in Matten, Switzerland, to build a custom 168cm snowboard with craftsman Reto Neiger of Zen Snowboards.0:16 The board features a wood core constructed from four ash stringers and poplar, bonded with fibreglass in a sandwich construction.2:02 The assembly process involves using a water-jet CNC machine for precision cuts and a hydraulic press applying 11 tonnes of surface pressure for two hours to prevent delamination.1:29 After the base grind and edge sharpening, the board is tested in Stube, Austria, in 50cm of fresh powder over a rocky base.5:24 The board demonstrates strong edge hold and high-speed stability, though the base sustains minor scratches from the underlying rocks.5:56 Reto Neiger offers custom sizing and graphic options for his hand-built boards, which include a lifetime repair guarantee.6:36
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