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Fixable?

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almc
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Did this to my afterbangs last night.

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I don't know much about ski maintenance etc, so was just wondering if they look fixable?

Thanks guys.
Jul 5 2013 7:43AM
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*DUMBCAN*
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They'll never be as good as they were, but it's worth trying to fix them.

http://www.ehow.com/how_8678291_fix-delaminating-skis.html


Remember that epoxy is carcinogenic. It's non-volatile so you can use it indoors, but make sure you don't spill it on anything and wear gloves at all times. After it has been cured it is safe to touch.
Jul 5 2013 7:52AM
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sNaubi
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1. dry out
2. epoxy and duct tape to further reduce the risk of delaming tip
3.?????
4. profit
Jul 5 2013 8:18AM
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HolySchimmel
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epoxy and clamping them together should do the job pretty well. Fixed a snowboard for a friend of mine that looked about like that a while ago. Worked perfectly.
Jul 5 2013 8:54AM
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Austin.ski
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haha i remember that episode
Jul 5 2013 9:45AM
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Mr.Huck
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This. Put metal scrapers on the top of the ski and the base over the damage, and them crank down C-clamps on the scrapers to spread the pressure. The epoxy will create heat. Make sure that you leave them clamped for at least 24 hours. If you still feel heat; leave them clamped.
Jul 5 2013 12:19PM
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will_powder
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Did this to my domains earlier this year. Dry is out really well and use a water resistant epoxy all up in there. Clamp it down for awhile and she'll be good.
Jul 5 2013 5:29PM
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Randy_Quench
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might be worth shooting a rivet or two through it after using the epoxy.
Jul 5 2013 5:40PM
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razors-chaz
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Not sure how much a rivet will do as this is the edge tearing away from the rest of the ski and not so much the layers coming apart. A good epoxy and clamp is probably the best you can do. unless you rivet some type of c-clip to hold the edge to the rest of the ski.
Jul 5 2013 7:14PM
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VerticalDrop
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yea riveting the nose really wont work in this situation. best thing you can do is like what everyone else said, some good ole epoxy and clamp it up. wrap some duct tape around the tips if you want to create a little seal.

other than that looks like you got yourself some great new urban skis!
Jul 5 2013 7:18PM
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