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Edge Fracture repair

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KJacks
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is there any way to repair an edge fracture or prevent it from pulling out my whole edge?
Feb 15 2012 11:47PM
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ChucklesNorman.
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Urinate on it.
Feb 15 2012 11:50PM
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TheStamos
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you probably dont need to worry about it,Next time go to the gear talk forum.  Get smoother on rails.
Feb 15 2012 11:50PM
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KJacks
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yea i thought i was in gear talk , my bad. yea i just dont want it to get any worse
Feb 15 2012 11:52PM
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Moosen
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Ptex and form it to the shape of the ski with clamps and something flat
Feb 16 2012 12:00AM
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BlakeG
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use sharp mogul skis on rails next time, i heard those dont crack
Feb 16 2012 12:03AM
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chicken
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did you hit a rock and dent it in? If it is just cracked but not dented, it's probably best to just leave it. Just run the file over it so it doesn't snag on anything.

If it's dented though you will have to cut a section of your base out (it's probably messed up anyhow). Then you will have to cut out a section of the edge using a handheld grinder. Then cut out a section of new edge that fits perfectly. Then you have to drill small holes by the tabs and put in small screws by the tabs, don't overtighten. Then grind the screwheads off and replace the base material. Finally file it down until it is all even.

notice how this method is gonna leave an edge with two cracks in it instead of one, so only necessary when the edge is cracked and dented in.
Feb 16 2012 12:17AM
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Moosen
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my bad I thought you blew out a section of your edge. yeah fragtures just file smooth and dont worry about them
Feb 16 2012 12:19AM
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chiefbroseph
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must post pics...
Feb 16 2012 12:23AM
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KJacks
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my edge is slightly dented, im pretty sure its from a rail i did today
Feb 16 2012 12:27AM
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KJacks
Posts: 440 - Karma: 2,329
my edge is slightly dented, im pretty sure its from a rail i did today
Feb 16 2012 12:27AM
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chicken
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don't worry about it then. If it is snagging badly then you can try to repair it but honestly it's probably not worth it especially if it is a park ski (which I assume it is if you are hitting rails with them).

I learned how to do it from a guy at the ski shop but there is a video on youtube somewhere that explains the whole process similarly.

It's one of those things that you only would want to do on a pair of skis you intend to have for a long time. Like you wouldn't spend hours perfectly fixing a ding on a shortboard that you will probably mess up again really soon but you would for your longboard that will last you decades.
Feb 16 2012 1:56PM
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NinetyFour
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Manitoba FTW. Post pictures. If
Feb 16 2012 2:04PM
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skithesprings
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no repair will have any lasting effect if you're hitting rails.

I havent made a whole year on a pair of skis since the old rossi scratches that can't be broken.
Feb 16 2012 2:05PM
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NinetyFour
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Mobiles a whore. Anyways post pictures. If you chipped it not a huge deal. If its a fracture file it and leave it. But pictures would help.
Feb 16 2012 2:05PM
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