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Mr.Misty
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Hello ns, i have this years Bluehouse Antics. The other day on the mountain, my friend noticed that I have a bit of de-lam on the tip. Wondering how this could be repaired for the end of the season or if i should let Bluehouse know?

+k for help
Thanks

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Feb 28 2012 9:00PM
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Mr.Misty
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My bad for multiple pics
Feb 28 2012 9:01PM
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E.C.
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epoxy that shit then clamp it over night, if that doesnt work i know a couple people that have screwed/ bolted it together
Feb 28 2012 9:02PM
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Mr.Misty
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thanks, +k to you sir

Is there any specific kind of epoxy I should use?
Feb 28 2012 9:04PM
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icon1234
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I had the infamous first line invaders (comic book ones) and they delammed like am other fucker. Anyways my dad just picked up some normal epoxy from the store and like that guy said clamped it over night, and they became bomb proof after that. So I don't think it maters, see if they have one that says water proof or something on it, if such a thing exists.
Feb 28 2012 9:06PM
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Mr_Bump
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check your warranty, if they're still within then get in touch with the retailer you bought them from. if not, then repair with epoxy and rivets if you want.

thing with epoxy is to make sure all the surfaces are properly dry and dust free before you apply it, then clamp it up tight and leave for 24hrs. if you really want to rivet them, do this after the epoxy has set. a google search should return some results for riveting ski tips/tails
Feb 28 2012 9:07PM
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E.C.
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my buddy suggests JB weld, i havent used it personally but it has saved multiple skis from dlaming
Feb 28 2012 9:11PM
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NinetyFour
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Yeah what he said. Most people recommend marine epoxy since its waterproof, but all epoxy really is waterproof. I use hobby store model airplane epoxy (but I've never fixed a delam with it) So yeah I would just recommend using epoxy from a marine store, Make sure you clean both sides thouroghly before putting the epoxy in there. Also mix the epoxy REALLY well or it wont cure. Mix it per the instructions to, if you have to much catalyst the epoxy can ignite itself. Clamp it nice and tight with maybe some wood blocks to prevent damage to the ski. Also if you can, flip the ski with the base up to prevent epoxy from leaking all over your base, because when you epoxy this, you want just enough to ooze out around the area. While its curing if you have a space heater, throw that facing the ski (just be careful not to burn the place down) Then after you're all done, if you can I would suggest putting one or two rivets about a half inch back from the tip.
Feb 28 2012 9:11PM
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esotericjive
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This was happening to me on my old invaders, so I brought it to my shop and one of the guys there had the same thing happening on his antics. Apparently they sent him these clip things that you screw into the ski. He had a bunch left, so my skis now look like this.

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I guess you could epoxy it, dunno how well it'd hold though. Or acquire these clip things.
Feb 28 2012 9:12PM
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Mr.Misty
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Can this be purchased at a local hard ware store or home depot?
Feb 28 2012 9:12PM
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esotericjive
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Feel you. I just epoxied all the bigger ones until the edge started coming out, shown above.
Feb 28 2012 9:20PM
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NinetyFour
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Yes it can.
Feb 28 2012 9:21PM
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kvan
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Before you try to repair them see if you can get them warrantied. Contact wherever you bought them from and I'm sure they will help you out this is usually a factory defect. Luckily I was able to warranty a pair of skis for the same problem.
Feb 28 2012 9:31PM
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Mr.Misty
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Yeah, I just emailed Bluehouse and basically explained the same thing and asked about the warranty and what they suggest I do if not.

Thanks everyone +k
Feb 28 2012 9:33PM
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kvan
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Did you buy them directly from Bluehouse? I you bought them from a shop online/locally they could probably help you out more efficiently.
Feb 28 2012 9:38PM
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Mr.Misty
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I got them right off their website
Feb 28 2012 9:40PM
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DLAM
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My name is related but I cannot help.

Duct tape?
Feb 28 2012 9:55PM
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Mr.Misty
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Haa taking it into consideration
Feb 28 2012 9:56PM
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Mr_Bump
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why do it yourself badly when they will repair it professionally for free?

If you attempt to repair the damage it will probably void your warranty. look on their website here (where you bought them....) -> http://bluehouseskis.com/Warranty/

they even have live chat for your questions


Feb 28 2012 9:57PM
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Mr.Misty
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Yeah, before I do anything, I'm going to see what they say back to me.
Feb 28 2012 10:00PM
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whoa-dere
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if you use epoxy, use marine epoxy because it's flexible after it cures, and it's waterproof
Feb 28 2012 10:10PM
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Kin_G
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use epoxy and spread it out evenly clamp it overnight. iF it comes un done use a screw and a nut

Feb 28 2012 10:15PM
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tbayjibber
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My race skis are delamed along the side (not right at the tip) I cleaned it out really well and epoxied it, but it didn't hold. Really sucks
Feb 28 2012 10:23PM
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YUNG_milksteAk
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Try gorilla glue! I just did it on mine, lasts. A while! And if th glue comes apart you can just redo it implement. And it's cheap and fast
Feb 28 2012 10:59PM
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Horsefacekillah
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you can bolt it shut with 2 washers and a bolt and epoxy it
Feb 29 2012 12:36AM
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SFBv420.0
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your shitty factory direct made in china shit delamned
how surprising
you put this in the wrong forum
how surprising
ya get what ya pay for
no surprise there
Feb 29 2012 9:41AM
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Dhane
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RIVETS RIVETS RIVET RIVETS RIVETS!


apoxy is great, but will give out quick enough. if you combine the two, your skis will be bombproof. i just delammed 3 tips on my shitty 4FRNT's and filled them all with apoxy then put 5 rivets in each tip. its not going anywhere
Feb 29 2012 9:51AM
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BITS
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Fill the gap with epoxy and clamp it for 2-3 days if you can wait. If you have a few rivets, use them too - that will make it hold .
Feb 29 2012 10:06AM
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LittleFoot
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I could have sworn those were boones
Feb 29 2012 11:22AM
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Rusticles
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Plumbing epoxy is another great option, waterproof and rocksolid when dry
Feb 29 2012 1:44PM
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Kin_G
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if its delaming from the side and you want it to stop duct tape but that only works if its shreded.
Mar 1 2012 11:31AM
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doitbig
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this!
Mar 1 2012 11:42AM
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available at home depots everywhere
Mar 1 2012 12:06PM
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bibs_skibum
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fuck small pics. loctite marine epoxy in the longest set time possible
Mar 1 2012 12:07PM
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A-Bois
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i would just take them into the local ski shop and see what they can do

Mar 5 2012 4:10PM
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