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Delaming.

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emilyskis
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is there anyway possible to stop/ prevent delaming.

and what should be done if skis do delam?
Dec 7 2009 6:27PM
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phila
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you could try fillingg the cracks with marine grade epoxy.
Dec 7 2009 6:38PM
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pigglywiggly
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just curious, did your chronics that you just bought already delam? if so, how is that even possible?

and i think epoxy may work, but dont listen to me, its just a guess...

Dec 7 2009 7:23PM
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Calb3rt
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you can take a razor blade and run it down the edge of where the topsheet and sidewalls meet at a 45angle. it helps with topsheet chipping that can turn into a delam.... or if its the tips/tails then you can rivet them. it might not be pretty but it will stop delaming.
Dec 7 2009 7:28PM
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BWalmer
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take them to a shop - they might be able to epoxy it, or if necessary rivet it.
Dec 7 2009 7:30PM
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emilyskis
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nope. i just heard from a few people that line skis have a delaming problem in general.
and im terrified that the chronics i just bought will delam on me. so im just going to try to prevent it or know what to do if it starts to happen.
Dec 7 2009 8:13PM
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gnarmada
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duct tape
Dec 7 2009 8:18PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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Did they happen to mention which line skis delam? Cause I haven't seen any complaints from owners of line skis about delams recently, I think that ended awhile ago. My brother has the orange chronics, and they're still good, nothing wrong with them whatsoever.
Dec 7 2009 9:12PM
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BWalmer
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last years chronics had some problems, but this years are all good.
Dec 7 2009 9:20PM
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emilyskis
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my cousin had a pair of 09 lines that delamed after one season.
i ordered the 09' chronics, the ones with the green and black base.
so thats why im a little worried ha.
Dec 7 2009 10:05PM
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BWalmer
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yeah, those had some issues - but I know people who worked them over and didn't have any problems either - it was kinda just luck of the draw. The key is, if you see any sign of a delam start to either shave it off cleanly or epoxy it, or if it's starting at the tips/tail get them riveted or get "bumpers" put on the tips/tails.

Good luck.
Dec 7 2009 10:12PM
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