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core shot repair with strips of salvaged base material

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11/11/08 at 7:00pm
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I have used ths method to repair core shots where flaming p-tex candles will not stick. I get an old pair of skis and using knife and chizel, strip some base material off the ski. I cut a rectangular hole in the damaged base, a rectangle to match from the base material strips I have, and epoxy the material into the core shot. It has held for a season now and Ihave no reason to believe that it leaks water or that it will soon fail. Is there any error in my thinking or is this a sound practice? and a good use of landfill destined planks at that. thanks for you advice.
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11/12/08 at 6:59am
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That's the way to go when you've really gouged your ski.

I have one suggestion, though - put down the napalm candle and let all the third-degree burns on your hands heal... Then, go for ribbon or string and apply with a soldering iron with a flat tip. (You can get all this at Slidewright.com). Since I made the switch a few years ago, I haven't had a single repair fall out or even crack.

Good luck avoiding those rocks!
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11/12/08 at 7:39am
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In fact, they sell a whole kit dedicated to that exact repair. The kit comes with a series of different "stamps". You use the stamp to cut out a half circle, rectangle or whatever, and then use the same stamp to punch out a piece of poly-whatever (base material). Mix epoxy, clamp and smile.
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11/12/08 at 9:52am
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thanks, guys, I'm on it
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11/12/08 at 3:00pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chandy14ski View Post
In fact, they sell a whole kit dedicated to that exact repair. The kit comes with a series of different "stamps". You use the stamp to cut out a half circle, rectangle or whatever, and then use the same stamp to punch out a piece of poly-whatever (base material). Mix epoxy, clamp and smile.
Here's the kit (use Hysol general purpose clear epoxy or equivalent):



or you can get it sheets (or cannibalize old skis):



Depending on the size, using some metal grip, followed by welding rod or even ptex candles and a soldering iron may be easier. Here's our blog article on some Base Repair Options.
Best Regards, Terry Be sure to check out our growing ACTIVITY SUPPORT products for your next outing.
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