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This is bad, but how bad?

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stupendous-man
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I'm a total noob when it comes to any ski repair other than waxing and ptex, someone please help me out here. I have six edge cracks within an 8" area underfoot (pic isnt good enough quality to see all), and the edges and base are separating from the ski a bit. I have been riding them for the past couple months or so like this (once or twice a week) and its just getting worse. Im obviously in the market for new skis, but for now, is there anything I can do to prolong the life of my edges underfoot, and should I be worried about water getting in there? Sorry for crappy pic:

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Feb 8 2013 6:50PM
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carpypoo
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You should have epoxied it right away, if your core is ever exposed and you continue to ride it will only deteriorate your core more and more, its hard to tell how bad the damage is, if you need an edge replacement it could be a $100 repair, i say bring it to a shop, get a quote, if its too much just get them to epoxy and clamp it down, then beat the shit out of them until you get a new pair
Feb 8 2013 7:24PM
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stupendous-man
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epoxy and clamp it is! the skis were $130 new (suspects) so new edges wouldnt be worth the cost.
Feb 8 2013 7:28PM
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llambert
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If you get an edge replacement they fall right off once you start hitting rails
Feb 8 2013 8:36PM
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