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Turning Tips Up

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dave_euler
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So i just bought these 210cm straight skis for 3 bucks at a yard sale, and i wanna turn the back tips up. What works best, iron or boiling water maybe? How long did it take you to get them hot enough
Nov 9 2003 10:11PM
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MaryJane
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I've never done it, but everything I've read on ns says that after you turn them up, they break off very soon after.

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Nov 9 2003 10:20PM
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Triple_Strum
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euler, here is my experience: I used an iron. Worked okay, but torched the bases so they bubbled up, but that was okay since it wasnt on the running base surface. It messed up the core/base connection and it split a little at the curve. Key: make sure they are super hot or else you will just destroy the ski. I have heard some bad things about boiling that melts the core and/or ruins the edge/base adhesion. Go for the iron, just make sure you take your time and they will turn out okay. If you have any specific questions drop me a line. peace

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Nov 9 2003 10:40PM
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