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HELP with edges cracks

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gnarles.
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So my reno jibs have tons of edge cracks.11 to be precise with only 30 days of riding on them. One of these edge cracks is really bad and starting to lift and pull out but only slightly. The thing is I don't want this to continue with this edge cracks or any other ones. So i was thinking about welding the cracks then filing them down or seeing if a store could fixish them for me if it is possible. It would be awesome if some one could tell me some ways to help make shure my edges don't come out because frankly I have no idea what to do.

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Charley cragg
Jan 22 2011 2:44AM
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japanada
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Ive never thought about welding the edges....With that many cracks, you are already past the point of no return. Every time you hit a rail they will get more cracks and you will lose edge. The only thing you can really do is take them to a good shop and have an edge replacement done. They would cut out the bad edge, along with some of the base along the edge. The new edge is screwed and epoxied in, base welded and stoneground. Dont expect that fix to be permanent and it will run probably $75+.
Jan 22 2011 2:53AM
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gnarles.
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How well do you think the edge replacement will hold up
Jan 22 2011 3:07AM
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japanada
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If you dont hit a rail or box again, very well. As soon as you start hittin the metal again, it will break. Think of it this way, the original edge had only one seam and you broke that, now you will have a compromised edge integrity with a total of 3 seams. Two of which will be in an area of the ski that will more than likely come into contact with metal.
Jan 22 2011 11:05AM
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gnarles.
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Hmm ok well I geuss il try welding.has any one ever tried it before? My friend said it would just melt the edge of
Jan 22 2011 12:01PM
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DADDYlongLEGS
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threads, want to see if that works
Jan 22 2011 1:04PM
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connory998
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welding will probably do more harm then good. the amount of heat that goes into the metal when welding will totally fuck your base and sidewall.
Jan 22 2011 2:21PM
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japanada
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This
Jan 22 2011 2:54PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Stop hitting rails.
Jan 22 2011 3:45PM
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Juice.Doctor
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cum on your edges. Only solution
Jan 22 2011 6:37PM
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Newschool_Pope
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use fulltilts. heard they also cure base bang...
Jan 22 2011 7:18PM
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gnarles.
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Yeah that's what my friend said what about sawder (spelling?)
Jan 22 2011 11:08PM
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zeckgx
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welding wont work. even if you didn't melt your base and side walls the edges would be to brittle. if you have patience you could carefully braze them but it would be time consuming because you can still melt/ burn the ski.
Jan 22 2011 11:37PM
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connory998
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solder, and that probably wouldn't work either because although it is less heat then welding its still enough to melt metal so it would melt the plastic on your skis and it would not be a solid joint, it would crack and fall off with the impact of hitting rails.
Jan 23 2011 12:53AM
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gnarles.
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And what is this brazing you talk about?
Jan 23 2011 12:57AM
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shreddenator
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No welding... Welding is not an option. First, there is the heat it will destroy the ski. Second, you cannot ground a tiny piece of segemted edge. Third, the edge will be even more brittle after welding. Fourth, the base would totally contaminate the fusion bath. Forget it you cannot weld edges and it would be easier the rip them out and apply new ones. But don't do this either because there is no guarrantee that they will stay in for a long period of time.

You are a victim of the steel rail....just keep abusing your skis to the upmost degree. If you are lucky enough that the  edges haven't ripped out yet just grind the whole edge so none of the segments catch and move on...my condolences   

Jan 23 2011 10:10AM
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gnarles.
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Ok well I guess I'm going to ride them till there is nothing left to ride on or make money and get new skis lol
Jan 24 2011 8:35PM
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jibbinc.
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skis without edges are more fun
rails are never stickey!
Jan 25 2011 5:25PM
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gnarles.
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what im worried about is gripping to set a spin
Jan 25 2011 5:31PM
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jibbinc.
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your edge underfoot shouldnt effect that as much since you have camberd skis.

Jan 25 2011 5:32PM
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epic_line
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man all the skis i've ridden with no edges just grease any rail, you never stick on rails anymore
Mar 10 2011 11:51PM
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