“We’re making our own skis straight out of a downed tree!”

We’ve posted a bunch of DIY ski making videos in the past but none that go directly from raw timber to the slopes or are limited to Bronze Age tools. While you might not get that perfect highspeed turn you’re used to on homemade skis accurate to 3,200 B.C. technology, it could be a worthwhile at home project if you happen to have some extra time on your hands in the near future:

 

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....