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Will a small coreshot allow my skis to get waterlogged ?

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YUNG_milksteAk
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I got a small coreshot under foot on my skis. Should I pets them ASAP or will they be fine for another day of skiing? +k for help
Jan 21 2013 2:32PM
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YUNG_milksteAk
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*ptex
Jan 21 2013 2:33PM
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LC.
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Fill it with epoxy, it'll be way more durable than any other home repair and is easy to file to a nice finish. Use a drip candle as a temporary fix if you need to ski them right away.
Jan 21 2013 3:19PM
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carpypoo
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Base weld
Jan 21 2013 11:03PM
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brenker
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Jan 21 2013 11:44PM
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bclover
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Even a small core shot can allow water to get in nd expand your core, which could cause delamination. Ptex it at least, you don't want water in there. It's happened to me and it sucks
Jan 22 2013 10:32AM
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BROLF
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pour some milk in the core shot and let it sit in the warm till it gets chunky, them lick the milk and walah!
Jan 23 2013 6:27PM
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Bumblesteeze
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A picture of the coreshot would be a good idea.
Jan 23 2013 6:38PM
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SkiTheYeast
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That has nothing to do with the subject at hand.
Jan 23 2013 7:44PM
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No.Quarter
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Jan 23 2013 7:50PM
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jblaski
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Unless the damage is next to or touching the edge, or it's march larger than the OP makes it seem, a base weld is overkill. A nice clean ptex drip will do just fine for what sounds like a minor shot.
Jan 24 2013 3:14AM
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Lemuel
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I got a core shot right next to my edge, about 2.5 inches long. Ptex drip yolo. Definitely doesn't last for long, but my skis won't either.
Jan 24 2013 10:49AM
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johnnyBuz
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I've got a 4 inch base gash that turns into about a 1/4" core shot. The tune shop at my local mountain said I needed a full tune and they couldn't do it that day.

The core shot is vertical/parallel with the skis and not near the edges. Is this okay to ski another 3-5 days before my season ends or should I get it fixed ASAP and do I need a full tune or just some ptex?
Mar 19 2013 11:21PM
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jblaski
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3-5 days left in your season? Just fill that guy up with ptex and ride it out. A 1/4" core shot is almost nothing. They'll be just fine.
Mar 20 2013 2:18AM
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