Putting shot glasses on the curved tip or tail of the ski forces the shot ski user to drink at an angle (AKA, you’ll have to clean a puddle of liquor off the floor).
Leave at least 18 inches (46 cm) between glasses to avoid crowding. Most shot skis have 4 shot glasses on them, but you can include more or less depending on the length of the ski and your personal preference.
Make sure not to drill all the way through the base. Clean out any dust or ski bits left in the hole. Drill safely outside or in a well-ventilated area. Wear goggles and a face mask to keep wood, plastic, or fiberglass particles out of your eyes and lungs.
Decorating is easiest after you’ve made the holes but before you insert the shot glasses.
If possible, leave at least 18 inches (46 cm) between glasses to avoid head bumps while the shot ski is in action. The number of shot glasses you attach is up to you, but most shot skis include 4 glasses. The longer the ski, the more glasses you can comfortably add.
Clean out any dust or ski bits left in the hole. Wear goggles and a face mask to protect your eyes and lungs from flying bits of wood, fiberglass, or plastic while you drill. If possible, safely drill the ski outside or in a well-ventilated area indoors.
As an alternative to velcro, use circular magnets and washers to hold the shot glasses in place on the ski.
If you’re using magnets instead of velcro, glue circular magnets into the holes on the ski and metal washers onto the bottom of each shot glass. Ideally, the magnets should sit flush with the surface of the ski.
