Santehnick & Blitzmaiden
Santehnick Santehnick
Blitzmaiden Blitzmaiden
Santehnick Santehnick
Hey Blitz, heard you’re looking to build the fastest wooden sled—what’s your angle on making it light and still tough enough to take a crash?
Blitzmaiden Blitzmaiden
Speed’s the name of the game—so strip everything that’s heavy and keep the frame tight. Use a single‑piece spruce core, add a thin carbon sheet on the top, and seal it with quick‑dry resin. That way it’s light, the shock’s spread through the wood, and if it hits something you get that sweet, hard‑knock feeling that keeps you moving. If you’re gonna push the limits, keep the edges sharp and test on a small slope first, then go full throttle.
Santehnick Santehnick
Sounds solid, but keep an eye on the weight of that spruce—if it’s too heavy you’ll actually slow down on a slick slope. Carbon is great for stiffness, just make sure the resin is fully cured before you push it hard, otherwise you’ll have a gooey mess on your hands. And yeah, test a tiny run first; you don’t want a “hard‑knock” feeling that turns into a full‑on crash on the first big hill.
Blitzmaiden Blitzmaiden
You’re right, weight’s a real deal—if that spruce swallows up the boost, we’re just sliding backwards. I’ll keep it tight, thin, and let the carbon do the heavy lifting. Resin’s got to be solid, or it’ll feel like chewing bubble gum when I’m tearing down the hill. Tiny test run, check. Then I’ll blast the big slope and let the wind scream. No need for a crash, just a thrill.
Santehnick Santehnick
Good call on the carbon—just remember to keep the edges beveled, or you’ll be fighting the hill instead of riding it. Test run first, then full blast. Just watch the wind, not your head. Happy shredding.
Blitzmaiden Blitzmaiden
Edge’s gotta be sharp, no ragged bits—will make the slope bite. I’ll keep that in mind, test the run, then go full speed. I’ll watch the wind, not my head, and let the roar of the descent be the only thing that matters. Ready to shred!
Santehnick Santehnick
All right, just make sure you’ve got a firm grip on the handle and keep your balance tight. Enjoy the ride, but keep an eye on the slope, not just the wind. Stay safe.