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JaphyRyder
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So I have a bunch of gouges on the sides of my topsheets of my foils, and the core (or close to it) is exposed. Is this bad in that water will seep in and make the ski heavier? If so, is there anything I can do to waterproof it? I tried epoxying the gouges, but dont know how much that will do. Thanks.
Dec 13 2007 7:06PM
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skiblandford
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i dont know if the gouge near the core will make it any heavier but it will start rotting the cre if you leave it the way it is so cover it up quick before the seasin starts
Dec 13 2007 7:08PM
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Klick_2_klaim
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best thing about foam cores... they dont rot. or do they? I suppose only jesus knows.
Dec 13 2007 7:10PM
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JaphyRyder
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well unfortunately ive already skiieed 6 or 7 days with them like this, but yes, they do have foam cores....and does anyone know HOW to cover it up?
Dec 13 2007 7:27PM
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invader7
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appoxy
Dec 13 2007 7:30PM
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seemeski
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My Ninthward top sheets are ripping off in 4 maybe 5 places pretty hardcore. I expected it, but not this soon.
Dec 13 2007 7:32PM
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MadSteezin
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If your that paranoid get some epoxy and fill it in or you can get some lacquer/ some waterproofing  spray.
Dec 13 2007 7:36PM
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Silence
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i wouldn't worry about the skis getting heavier, i would worry about them being fucked.
Dec 13 2007 7:59PM
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JaphyRyder
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how so? i don't see how topsheet damage really affects the skis performance other than attracting water. i dont realllly have the money to get new skis right now
Dec 13 2007 8:01PM
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KjellEllefson
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or just drip shit loads of p tex in there
how do you think water doesnt seep in there from the bottom
and then you can ski fast with your skiis upside down
Dec 13 2007 8:26PM
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