As you know, the term DIY covers everything from making your own boots, to building an ice rink. The two main DIY ingredients are ingenuity and imagination. Savvy winter sports enthusiasts have dabbled in the DIY culture every time they wax their boards or tune their own skis. Making ski equipment can be technical, but there are lots of projects to enrich your skiing and boarding adventures.
Skiers and Snowboards Can DIY
- To minimize cost.?
- To personalize and customize.?
- To create one-of-a-kind items.?
- To make gifts that show you care.?
- To be challenged to figure out how things work.?
- To learn a new skill and keep your mind engaged.?
- To enjoy a sense of accomplishment and the satisfaction of creating something useful and beautiful.?
- To reduce your environmental footprint.?
- To have fun.
10 DIY Ski and Snowboard Projects
1. Build your own roof rack.2. Build your own skis and snowboards.
3. 3 DIY wax projects: make your own ski wax and snowboard wax and wax box.
4. Make your own ski rack storage.
5. Knit a ski hat with ear flaps.
6. Sew a warm faux fur neck warmer.
7. Sewing Outdoor Gear: Easy Techniques That Really Work by Rochelle Harper has information on making technically beautiful and functional outdoors clothing. There are also great tips with photos illustrations for using Gore-tex, and embellishment ideas.
8. Insulate your ski and snowboard boots.
9. Make a boot dryer.
10. Create a ski tuning bench.
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