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Topsheet Help

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ECMike
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Hey Newschoolers,
So its not a ski, but its similar construction, and this is the only place I know I can get help on the internet, so here is my problem.

The other day I clipped a rail and dented my nose. It doesn't really matter its dented, but the top sheet is coming off and I don't want it to peel when snow gets in and melts. Here are pics of it:
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In addition, the same day I tailblocked on some rocks/ice and cracked out my tail.
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I'm thinking of epoxying them. Is there a certain kind of epoxy or should I use a special adhesive?

Thanks for your help.


Jan 15 2011 10:16PM
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Ilovewhitestuff
Posts: 726 - Karma: 25
polyurithane glue im sure would work great! it sort of expands inside so that it fills everything, just make sure u have it clamped. Rhino glue, and gorilla glue are the only brands i can think of that makes this stuff, but it is the stickiest glue i have ever used and gets the best results i have ever seen for any purpose.
Jan 15 2011 10:25PM
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_DUSTY_
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I would say epoxy seeing as thats what most ski's use.

http://www.entropyresins.com/products

I would recommend checking this stuff out, its just as durable as other forms of epoxy but it's not toxic.
Jan 15 2011 10:29PM
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connory998
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just go to home depot or lowes and get some quick set epoxy. you can get it so it auto mixes and its really easy. squirt some on a piece of cardboard, stuff it in the cracks with a toothpick then clamp it till its dry.
Jan 15 2011 10:35PM
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natirider10
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ducktape
Jan 15 2011 10:42PM
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Turnup_swiperigh
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haha duct tape fixes everything, but really use epoxy then clamp the spots to get a good seal. I have done this on a few top sheep cracks

Jan 15 2011 10:57PM
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slaydave
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this.
Jan 15 2011 11:08PM
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RudyGarmisch
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The first is actually a separation between the tip spacer and the base material, the second is actually a topsheet delam though.

Epoxy and clamp in both cases.
Jan 15 2011 11:32PM
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