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Davevinc1080
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I was on a box today and there was a screw loos and i hit it and it took a chunk out of my bas to the foam core 2cm long and 1 cm wide. i dont no if i should take it in to the shop or just buy some ptex and do it myself. wil the shop do a good job? probably, but really affect my ski will it??? i dont wanna ride till its fixed in fear of getting stuf in the hole
Mar 15 2006 10:20PM
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skier_boy26
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well if you dont have much experience with p-tex, id suggest bringing it into a shop. it is very possible to do a botched p-tex job, and the p-tex could fall out, etc.
most shops do a decent job with repairs. some better than others.
your situation isnt all that bad, but a shop could easily take care of that
Mar 15 2006 10:22PM
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Davevinc1080
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k sweet thanx
Mar 15 2006 10:26PM
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BCKicker540
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if its a core shot, standard drip candle ptex wont work. regular ptex doesnt bond to core or edge material, you need to use this stuff called metal grip, which is ptex mixed with adhesive. if you dont have that stuff and a base welder, bring them to a shop to get fixed.
Mar 15 2006 10:51PM
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bmxican_89
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the part when it say "foam core" makes me cringe. skis that arent wood core scare me.
Mar 15 2006 10:54PM
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tsuji
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take it in and get a base weld. it might be a bit expensive, but it will be worth it.
Mar 15 2006 11:02PM
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CZA
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u say there was a loose screw on the box ... complain to the mtn and they will give you new skis if there box had a god damn screw sticking out of it u could sue those bastards
Mar 15 2006 11:06PM
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reggyboy
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ye p tex wont work on a gash that deep. take it to ur shop
Mar 16 2006 3:13AM
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