For those of you out there that are or want to make your own pair of handmade skis or a snowboard, we are selling off some of our surplus materials. These are some of the leftover ski building materials that we have on hand.  Head on over to the products section of the website and take a look at the selection.  If you have any questions, just comment on this blog post and we would be happy to help.  Here is a quick run-down on the surplus ski and snowboard materials that we currently have for sale:

Base Material:

• Blue Durasurf™ sintered base material. High quality, fast, and durable. 1.2mm thick by 345mm wide. Sold per meter.
• Get your 1980s on with some Fluorescent Green Durasurf™ sintered base material. High quality, fast, and durable. 1.2mm thick by 335mm wide. Sold per meter.
• Sand-colored Durasurf™ sintered base material. High quality, fast, and durable. 1.2mm thick by 330mm wide. Sold per meter.
• Yellow Durasurf™ sintered base material. High quality, fast, and durable. 1.2mm thick by 335mm wide. Sold per meter.

Steel Edges

• High quality steel edges, sandblasted for your maximum bonding pleasure.

UHMW P-Tex Sidewall Material

• White PTEX sidewall material. Each stick measures about 2.25” high x 0.5” thick x 65” long. Sold per stick.

Fiberglass

• Vectorply E-TLX 1900. Precut to 12.5″ for building your snowboard, kiteboard, or skateboard! With 0°/+45°/-45° strand architecture, this fiberglass is engineered for great torsional stiffness. Sold per meter in 12.5″ width.
• ectorply E-TLX 1900. Precut to 6.25″ to save you the extra step of cutting your glass lengthwise for your ski build! With 0°/+45°/-45° strand architecture, this fiberglass is engineered for great torsional stiffness. Sold per meter in 6.25″ width.

Tip and Tail Spacer Material

• White or black Durasurf™ tip and tail spacer material. White is 2mm thick by 328mm wide. Black is 2mm thick by 343 mm wide. Sold per half meter.

Epic Planks presents an evening of ski films and fun at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 26, 2011. The night will open up with Mitten Media’s film: One gLove, followed up with After Dark by Level 1 Productions.

To purchase tickets: http://www.grcmc.org/index.php?page=events&event_id=2969&tickets=1

RSVP and invite your friends to our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120913337993826

More information about Mitten Media’s One gLove:

The majority of the film was shot in Michigan, featuring mainly Michigan-based riders. Mitten Media is a collaboration featuring filmers: Judd VanMelle, Adam Milbocker, Thomas, Hollman, Mike Kvackay, and Frank King. Featured Riders include: Spencer Milbocker, Bryan DePauw, Jay Cook, Mike King, Ty Wellman, Kelly Shaheen, Danny Arnold, Teodor Day, Regan Teat, Jon Whelan, Chris Laker, and friends. One gLove was filmed on location at: Grand Rapids, MI; Bittersweet Ski Resort, MI; Cannonsburg Ski Area, MI; Marquette Mountain, MI; Milbocker and Son’s Construction, MI; Traverse City, MI; Breckenridge, CO; Keystone, CO; Mammoth, CA; Great Northern Powder Guides, Whitefish, MT; TLH Heliskiing, British Columbia, Canada.

More information about Level 1′s After Dark:

The earth turns and the sun disappears over the horizon. Flip the switch, and the lights go out. Slumber begins and the mind awakes, taking us to places we’ve never been and witnessing things not yet seen or imagined.
From the enchanted powder forests of Japan, the historic streets of Moscow, to the unthawed mountains of Western America, and everywhere in between – Level 1 invites you into our spectrum of reality to see a succession of images, visions, sounds, and sensations quite unlike those of the conscious world.

Experience it for yourself – our dream, our vision of skiing. After Dark.

Epic Planks presents an evening of ski films and fun at Inside Out Gallery in Traverse City, Michigan on November 5, 2011. The night will open up with Mitten Media’s film: One gLove, followed up with Attack of La Nina by MSP Films. This show will sell out! Discounted tickets are currently available via presale.

To purchase tickets:

RSVP to our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189294221120095

More information about Mitten Media’s One gLove:

The majority of the film was shot in Michigan, featuring mainly Michigan-based riders. Mitten Media is a collaboration featuring filmers: Judd VanMelle, Adam Milbocker, Thomas, Hollman, Mike Kvackay, and Frank King. Featured Riders include: Spencer Milbocker, Bryan DePauw, Jay Cook, Mike King, Ty Wellman, Kelly Shaheen, Danny Arnold, Teodor Day, Regan Teat, Jon Whelan, Chris Laker, and friends. One gLove was filmed on location at: Grand Rapids, MI; Bittersweet Ski Resort, MI; Cannonsburg Ski Area, MI; Marquette Mountain, MI; Milbocker and Son’s Construction, MI; Traverse City, MI; Breckenridge, CO; Keystone, CO; Mammoth, CA; Great Northern Powder Guides, Whitefish, MT; TLH Heliskiing, British Columbia, Canada.

More information about MSP Films Attack of La Nina:

MSP’s latest triumph, “Attack of La Niña”, chronicles the deepest North American winter in recent history. This new film follows in the footsteps of “The Way I See It”, MSP’s 2010 release and the most decorated ski movie of all time. “Attack of La Niña” showcases the talents of today’s best skiers in a journey through the snowiest winter of their lives. This action-packed film – captured using the most state of the art camera equipment available – demonstrates the limit of what is possible in modern freeskiing. Featuring super steep descents, unbelievably deep powder, and giant airs, “Attack of La Niña” will transport you to Colorado, Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, California, and many other world-class destinations.

“Attack of La Niña” features the tremendous skiing brilliance of: Mark Abma, Sean Pettit, Eric Hjorleifson, Rory Bushfield, Henrik Windstedt, Cody Townsend, Jacob Wester, Ingrid Backstrom, Bobby Brown, Gus Kenworthy, Richard Permin, Colby West, James Heim, Callum Pettit, Alex Schlopy, Russ Henshaw, and Torin Yater-Wallace.

Great Northern Powder Guides, Untracked Guides, and Epic Planks are excited to announce the Epic Powder Prize contest. The winner of the Epic Powder Prize Contest will win a Montana cat skiing trip for two with Great Northern Powder Guides in Whitefish, MT.  The trip includes 2 days of cat skiing and 2 nights of lodging. In addition to the cat skiing trip, the winner will receive a free pair of handmade skis or a snowboard from Epic Planks.

Details for the contest are below.  Finalist will be chosen based on creativity and uniqueness. Incorporating video and/or photos with your entry is encouraged.

The Prize:

• 2 days of cat skiing in Whitefish, Montana at Great Northern Powder Guides for 2 guests
• 2 nights accommodation in Whitefish, Montana for 2 guests
• 1 pair of Epic Planks skis or a snowboard

Entry Requirements:

• Write a short essay describing your dream day of cat skiing in Montana with Great Northern Powder Guides (minimum 400 words).
• Essay needs to include all of the following terms: ‘Montana cat skiing’; ‘snowcat’; ‘Epic Planks handmade powder skis’ OR ‘Epic Planks handmade snowboard’; and ‘backcountry skiing’ OR ‘backcountry snowboarding’.
• Essay needs to include text links to all of the following websites: http://www.greatnorthernpowderguides.com/,  http://untrackedguides.com/, and http://epicplanks.com/.  Please confirm that all of your links are working before submitting entry.
• Publish your essay somewhere online. It is up to you where you would like to post your entry.  Examples of places to post your entry include: your own website/blog, a friends website/blog, your favorite message board, or any website that allows you to submit user generated content such as: Freeskier, Biglines,Newschoolers, Teton Gravity Research, Freeride.se, Blogger, WordPress, etc.
• Using the contact form on the lower right side of the  Untracked Guides homepage, submit your name, mailing address, email, and link to your essay.

Key Dates:

• Entry deadline: April 1, 2011 @ 12:00AM MST.
• Finalists announced: April 11, 2011.
• Voting on finalists: April 11 – 29, 2011.
• Winner announced: April 29, 2011.

Terms/Conditions:

• Cat skiing  and lodging redeemable during the 2011 – 2012 season.
• Free pair of Epic Planks handmade skis or snowboard to be delivered in fall 2011. Winner to choose ski/snowboard model and size by May 6, 2011. Winners outside of North America are responsible for the shipping expenses on their free skis or snowboard.
• All entry requirements must be met in order for an entry to be considered valid.

About Great Northern Powder Guides:

At Great Northern Powder Guides we create extraordinary experiences by combining unique terrain, experienced guides and first class accommodations. With these elements in play we guarantee an unforgettable cat skiing adventure in Northwest Montana.

Great Northern Powder Guides is the only premier cat skiing company in Northwest Montana. We can make it possible for you to experience Montana’s finest backcountry powder.

About Untracked Guides:

Welcome to UntrackedGuides.com, your source for information on backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Whether you live to earn your turns or yearn to reach the summit via helicopter or snowcat, Untracked Guides will keep you up to date with the latest backcountry skiing and snowboarding news, gear, operators, and guides.

Specializing in heli skiing and snowcat skiing, Untracked Guides is your source for news, articles, and publications dedicated to backcountry powder skiing.

Untracked Guides was founded in 2006 by heli and snowcat skiing enthusiasts who saw an unmet need for a guide book to backcountry skiing. In 2006, Untracked Guides published the first ever guide to heli and cat skiing operations worldwide. This book, titled: Dream Season: Worldwide Guide to Heli & Cat Skiing/Boardingbrought backcountry ski operations to the fingertips of thousands around the world.

In the fall of 2007, the Untracked Guide to Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding was released as an updated version of Dream Season.

When: Friday, November 26th

Where: Fifth Third Ballpark (Pepsi Stadium Club)

MISkiReport.com & Epic Planks Ski Co. are proud to present a night of ski films and fun to get you ready for ski season. We will start the night off with “Out Of The Shadows” by Dendrite Studios, followed by “Revolver” by Poor Boyz Productions.

This is an all ages show with adult beverages and food available for purchase. Note: This is an indoor event. Advance Tickets are $12 ($3 discount). Tickets at the door are $15.

Check out our Facebook Event Page to tell your friends about the show.

Sponsorship opportunities available. If you are interested in helping to sponsor this event, please contact us.

Online Ticketing for Grand Rapids Ski Film Fest – Featuring Dendrite Studios & Poor Boyz Productions. Presented by Shanty Creek Resorts, MISkiReport.com & Epic Planks Ski Co. powered by Eventbrite

Preview the ski flicks!

Dendrite Studios “Out Of The Shadows” Trailer:

First of all, a big thanks goes out to everyone that has placed orders. We appreciate your support!  Production of the Epic Planks Crop Duster is going strong.  Hope these photos get you pumped to put your planks to work this winter….

Attaching edges to bases:

Prepping the poplar cores:

Another look at the poplar core and bases:

The Epic Planks ski press in action:

A pair of Crop Dusters: freshly pressed and ready for trimming:

Another look at the ‘EP’ logo from the bases of the Crop Duster:

Venue: Inside Out Gallery, just next door to Right Brain Brewery for a beer before or after the show!
Time: 7:00PM to 10:00PM

MISkiReport.com & Epic Planks Ski Co. are proud to present a night of ski films and fun to get you ready for ski season. We will start the night off with “Out Of The Shadows” by Dendrite Studios, followed by “Revolver” by Poor Boyz Productions. Dendrite Studios is a huge up-and-comer in the ski industry, with some amazing footage for their first movie! Poor Boyz is well established and always puts out great flicks!

Inside Out Gallery has a 23 foot screen that they scored from the old Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay! There’s also a full sound system, a gallery for poking around vendor booths, and they’re hoping to have their liquor license lined up by late October to open their bar!

This is an all ages show.

Preview the ski flicks!

Head on over to POPSNOW&SUMMER to take a look at what our friends in Japan are saying about the Crop Duster. The thought of skiing deep Japanese powder on a pair of Crop Dusters has us ready for winter!

LINK TO FULL ARTICLE

Check out this article from Skiing Magazine about K3 Catski in Revelstoke, British Columbia.  These photos were from a three day testing trip of the Floater at K3.  Throughout the three days, the Floater saw a little bit of everything: Fresh pow, dust on crust, ice, open bowls, steep trees, pillow lines, a few hucks, and more.

There are some great shots of the Epic Floater in action.  The Floaters ripped up some of the best terrain BC has to offer!

Link To Skiing Magazine Article