Building a ski closet - Page 3

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Originally Posted by volantaddict 

 

  Really? Dood, I think you have an over active imagination.

 

If anyone was really doing what you describe, it would be because they don't care about damaging their skis, but I really doubt most folks constantly toss and  bounce their skis on the tails to the extent you describe.

 

 

 

Segbrown, your closet seems perfectly functional, but maybe lay down some scrap carpet on the floor to protect those tails so crgildart won't worry.

Really?  Dood?  You don't see/hear 15 people a day walk from the parking lot to the base then DROP their skis from their shoulder directly to the tails smashing them on the asphalt or cement with little or no caution?  You don't see folks coming from the trail to the lodge then DROP their skis right on the tails at some carefully selected spot near the window or rack?  Must be and East Coast thing. 

Looking at the closet and the depth I think it would be difficult to put them in there in such a careless manner.  It will probably be fine.  But, with a deeper closet one may be tempted to kind toss them to the back when worn out from a long day.

Oh-oh!  Ski closet controversy...

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Originally Posted by crgildart 

Really?  Dood?  You don't see/hear 15 people a day walk from the parking lot to the base then DROP their skis from their shoulder directly to the tails smashing them on the asphalt or cement with little or no caution?  You don't see folks coming from the trail to the lodge then DROP their skis right on the tails at some carefully selected spot near the window or rack?  Must be and East Coast thing. 

 

Looking at the closet and the depth I think it would be difficult to put them in there in such a careless manner.  It will probably be fine.  But, with a deeper closet one may be tempted to kind toss them to the back when worn out from a long day.

Um, there really isn't any asphalt or cement to drop them on (well there is a little cement porch by the bottom door of the lodge, but I can't recall noticing anyone abusing their gear thus), so no. And, when people come from the trail to the lodge they stick them into the SNOW, which doesn't hurt the tails a bit methinks. It must be an East Coast no snow thing.

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Originally Posted by volantaddict 

 It must be an East Coast no snow thing.

Ya, they also pull them out of the ski boxes and racks then toss them on the ground/gravel next to the vehicle.

Seg, your closet looks a lot more like a display case/shadow box.  It doesn't look deep enough to function as a closet.  Very cool so far.  More like a showcase.

I have actually used my skis as walking sticks on several occasions, usually when I am bouldering down a steep area to try and reach a snow field..   Really is no other way to get down sometimes,  Keep them on your back and the tails get caught on the rocks behind you,  keep them on your shoulder and your liable to eat it when descending a steep area.....  And I have never really noticed any real performance hindering damage to any of my ski's,,, ever...  Just saying,,,,   

seg...when will we see some skis in their new space?

Get that contractor moving 

Looking good!

May I suggest lining them all up so the toe pieces are at the same height.....it's a visual thing! 

ahh,

that's what you described .. didn't figure it out till seeing photos.  looks nice and could see it even left open for a display case.  least wise, doors or not, would work. 

if adding doors, simple bi-folds may work as they often can be cut down (pine i'm sure) to fit a smaller width and height, louvered or not. 

Is that peg board plastic or wood?   Reason being, thats a lot of weight on one hook on that peg board.   Problem with peg board is, heavy weight plus humidity can lead to warping, plus during season that one hook is going to see a lot of action.    Might I suggest doubling up on your hooks, (side by side) and turing the ski so that it slides in between the two hooks, each hook under its own toe piece.   Other wise you are going to run into problems using just one hook over time.  

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Originally Posted by segbrown 

Oh, I'm not done experimenting.... As I said, there was very little selection where I went -- this was all they had, except for j hooks and straight hooks. I would still prefer setting them on the ground, but I'm not sure what to use in between. The straight hooks aren't designed for pressure from the side, they just move. 

If you're going to stand the skis up (not hang them) how about a line of velcro, (the kind with backing tape), horizontally running across the width of the cabinet slightly above the top of the binding toe piece of your tallest skis? Then you could use small (6-10") individual pieces of velcro to secure skis when standing in the cabinet. You could actually just use ski straps, if you already have/use those, and take em with you when you head to the hills.

More importantly, is there by any chance a bathroom right across the hall from the ski cabinet? Perfect place to, er, sit and gaze upon your collection when you can't actually be out skiing. And perhaps a remote-controlled, red velvet curtain?  ;-)

One more unsolicited bit of feedback: If you know any artists, have them paint a mural of your favorite ski mountain on the back of the cabinet.  Something like this...

Regardless, it turned out very nice. Congrats on a job well envisioned and done!

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Originally Posted by segbrown 

Oh, I'm not done experimenting.... As I said, there was very little selection where I went -- this was all they had, except for j hooks and straight hooks. I would still prefer setting them on the ground, but I'm not sure what to use in between. The straight hooks aren't designed for pressure from the side, they just move. 

Then keep one where it is and add another just under the heel binding. :) 

Looking good!

Mesh upper panels are a great idea for ventilation

Sweet!  Very nice.  Some speaker cover fabric would be nice. You can order it on Amazon in white. 

How about a retina scanner activated security system on those doors?

speaker mesh just looks like white fabric but very breatheable. it looks very clean, it will blend in with the rest of the door.

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Originally Posted by Rossi Smash 

Looking good!

 

May I suggest lining them all up so the toe pieces are at the same height.....it's a visual thing! 

What is it with lining the tips up?  You and Phil must belong to the same club. 

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Originally Posted by segbrown 

Heavens no, something nice, like this 

 

That will look really nice. 

I don't have a ski closet but I do have a snowboard closet.  My condo in Vermont has a closet that's only five inches deep.  Perfect for my freestyle board.

Upstairs, I have the Man Cave (or panic room).......

OMG< you store you skis and snowboard on the tails!!! RED ALERT RED ALERT!!!!! DANGER!   :P

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Originally Posted by patmoore 

I don't have a ski closet but I do have a snowboard closet.  My condo in Vermont has a closet that's only five inches deep.  Perfect for my freestyle board.

 

 

 

Upstairs, I have the Man Cave (or panic room).......

 

 

Have you taken a look at the Totti Button ski rack?

It consists of a horizontal channel mounted to the wall. The channel contains a number of "buttons", each of which holds a pair of skis suspended by the binding toepiece.

The buttons can be slid back and forth in the channel, and locked in place by turning them, so you can fit skis of various widths into the smallest space possible.

http://youtu.be/Dr9v-uZD5TE

Great find, very clean design and adjusts as needed.

seg....are they having trouble putting in the mesh panel replacements? 

skis all hung/placed?