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Product Description |
Interlocking units, injection-moulded and formulated to produce a rugged low friction ski surface. |
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Applications |
Many applications exist, including: Synthetic ski slopes Freestyle jump ramps Ski lift loading terminals, unloading ramps, queue lines Ski jumps High traffic zones (snow field access points, bottlenecks, near car parks & buildings) |
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Dimensions |
Gross measure of 245 x 243 x 35 mm per tile (9.65 x 9.57x 1.38 inches) |
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Coverage (net) |
225 x 225 mm / tile (8.86 x 8.86 inches) 1 tile = 0.051 m² (1 tile = 0.545 sq foot) 20 tiles / m² (1.835 tiles / sq foot) |
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Weight |
Net weight approx 230 grams per tile (8.12 oz or 0.507 lbs) |
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Packaging |
48 tiles per carton, 0.480 x 0.265 x 0.500 = 0.064m³ / carton 18.9 x 10.5 x 19.7 inches / carton Gross weight 11.5 kg /carton 25.5 lbs/carton Shrink-wrapped pallets available for large quantities |
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Base Material |
EVA copolymer |
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Brittleness Temperature |
(F50)<-85°C (-121°F) (ASTM D746) |
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Thermal Expansion |
2 x 10-4/°K, which is approximately 0.02%/°C |
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Expansion System |
Each tile allows 3 mm 0.12 inches expansion by design |
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UV Stability/Colour |
UV stability has been proven and tested by our own use of Skitrax over nine years in New Zealand which typically has the highest UV penetration in the world. Any colour can be manufactured, but white provides highest UV resistance. |
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Quality Systems |
All raw material suppliers certified to ISO 9001 |
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Guarantee/Warranty |
For full details refer to |
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Measurements |
Metric dimensions are accurate, US approximate |
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Synthetic Slope Installation |
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Gradients |
Beginner up to 1:7 (14.3 %) with counter slope run out Intermediate up to 1:6 (16.5 %) on average Advanced up to 1:5 (20.0 %) on average Moguls can be installed |
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Design |
Smoothly contoured, well-drained, sealed sub base capable of preventing water entry from sides and surface, geotextile usually laid before Skitrax ski tiles. |
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Anchor |
Fasten 5 mm 0.2 inches galvanised wire across top of slope anchored with pegs of suitable length and of a design suitable for the prevailing ground conditions every 450 mm 1.6 ft holding this wire firmly flush in sub-base, attach first row of interlocked ski tiles using UV stabilised cable ties (expansion joints to point to the same side and downwards of slopes at all times). |
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Laying |
Easily assembled interlocking units are clipped together to form large mat below anchor line (slope width x 5 meters 16 ft down), for the next five meters use same sequence again (anchor/laying). |
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Labour |
Approximately 150-200 hours per 1,000 m² (0.247 acres). |
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Repair |
Individual tiles can be easily replaced if requred. |
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Durability |
Life and performance can be extended by using fine fog style water lubrication (see below). Rotation of Skitrax Ski Tiles (swapping high traffic tiles with low traffic tiles) enhances product life. |
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Quality |
Skitrax Ski Tiles are highly durable, are easily maintained and provide an excellent glide, allowing all year round skiing. |
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Typical Ski Field |
In marginal snow conditions earth contact can be prevented, allowing skier traffic to access and use ski resort facilities and lifts. Skitrax Ski Tiles prevent snow being pushed away in critical areas. |
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Surface |
No pre-requisites if ground not too soft, soft surface should be stabilised with shingle, compaction techniques, or similar, drainage may help. |
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Anchor |
In low gradient area very little anchoring is required, in softer conditions use larger pegs. In steeper slope situations, professional anchoring and adequate underground stabilisation close to ski slope installation is recommended. |
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Cooling & Lubrication |
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Water Spray |
To keep slope and ski surfaces cool and create improved glide and extended ski and slope life, finest mist foggers are placed about every 2 to 3 meters (6.5 to 10ft) along the bottom row of each tile matt section and along the edge of the slope using standard UV stable piping. |
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Components |
System normally comprises of pumps, header/storage tanks (ideally designed to collect rainwater), filtration, pressure control valves, control system (to water only those areas desired), piping network, fine mist foggers, a water recirculation option to conserve water. |
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Installations & References |
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Only a selection of sites are shown. For additional installation information, please contact Skitrax International or your local country agent. For images - please refer to our website www.skitrax.co.nz
Australia Argentina China Qinhuangdao Training Base New Zealand Cardrona Ski Resort, lift terminals, since 1988 Whakapapa Ski Area, lift terminals, since 1986 Turoa Ski Resort, lift terminals, since 1989 Stratford Mountain Club, T-bar lift line access, since 1989 USA Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Lake Placid Olympic Region Blue Mountain AES Winding Star Mountain Center |