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nsnski240
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I got some big divits in my ski when i ran over a damn rock. I Usually just hold a lighter under the ptex until it's on fire, then drip it in the hole. Is there some special trick to this so i don't fuck my new skis?





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Dec 18 2004 12:14AM
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4frntmorrison
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ya like i always get this like black burnt shit into mine and i heard that thats not good. but i dont know the correct way to do it

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Dec 18 2004 12:21AM
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LastNightISavedAnAngel
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well buddy, it sounds like you already fucked your new skis by skiing over rocks. i dont know why, but i have a stick of black ptex, and a stick of clear, the clear never seems to cure properly, or doesnt stick in right. or i jsut never do it properly with hte clear and always do it properly with the black. i dunno, maybe its just a strange coincidence

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Dec 18 2004 12:47AM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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Let it light for a little bit, rotating it so it doesnt goop all on one end. Once it gets nice and hot and starts to drop hold it literally like a milimeter from your base and let the ptex flow in a constant stream, sweep it back and forth a few times. Scrape and repeat untill its completly flat, depending on the depth of the gouge you should only need to do it a few times.


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Dec 18 2004 1:13AM
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bret
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how do you keep from getting the black chunks of burned stuff in your ptex?


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Dec 18 2004 1:14AM
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freestyle_kyle
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try to keep the flame blue by holding the flaming p-tex close to your base... if its orange that means its too hot and burns faster, so it might not cure properly. I only use black p-tex now but my clear stuff did have black chunks.
Dec 18 2004 1:36AM
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UTskier
Posts: 743 - Karma: 158
There are a few things you can do to help the P-tex job stay...
-once the p-tex is lit, keep the flame blue, yellow flame is bad, keep it under control by dabbing it on some aluminum foil
- use a torch lighter or a cheap home depot torch to light it if you can, keeps the p-tex cleaner
-clean and rub sandpaper in the divet first to help it bond better
-put in a lot, and then file it back to the level of the base. A Bastard file is a good file to use.
It probably won't stay too long with your first tries, it takes practice. If they are new, nice skis, you might be better off getting it profesionally fixed. I got my technique down on my rock skis...

Dec 18 2004 1:39AM
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reezyfbaby
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yeah, if you're using clear, keep a butane torch on it while you're dripping it into the base, that way it wont oxidize and get the black crap in it.



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Dec 18 2004 2:35AM
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nsnski240
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thanks, i'll see how it works





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Dec 18 2004 9:43PM
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PocketRocketRipper
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the 'burning black stuff' is p-tex, and it is sold in sticks for fixing bases. Be sure to not let it burn yellow/red, because the p-tex burns less efficiently at lower temps, which makes the dripping p-tex charred, which is not fast on snow. If the skis are new and you are not experienced, give the skis to a shop for a base grind and tune, because it is good to have some wax on there for the season anyway. If you have any friends that race, they can help you out with this stuff.

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Dec 18 2004 9:56PM
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BillyMFBadass
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do what ice_is_scary said. it works great
Dec 19 2004 2:13AM
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navigator
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get the clear sticks burning blue and have a peice of metal and scrape the burnt bits off and it will go in clear
Dec 19 2004 3:34AM
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skibunnie
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it sticks better if you heat the base first with an iron. like not too hot, just warm like it would be from waxing.



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Dec 19 2004 3:47AM
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TAK
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What about those there new-fangled ski-shop thingys they got around? I reckon they might be able to help you out. Buy 'em a 6-pack and yer good to go partner!

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Dec 19 2004 3:57AM
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guddgulf17
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yeah, have the shop do it. if you have a flat bit of metal, use it to press the ptex into the hole, it bonds better. the burnt bits may be from the wick of the candle, but i dont knwo if there even is a wick in ptex candles.
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Dec 19 2004 8:10AM
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pietrovito157
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get a p-tex extruder from a race store online like reliable racing or something, the p-tex that they use in a shop has epoxy in it which makes it stick much better and u don't get the black shit from the lighter

Dec 19 2004 10:55PM
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Itsbackfliptime
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why bother? The scratches fill with ice in like 2 runs and you'll have no problems.

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Dec 19 2004 11:03PM
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PowderCanuck
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^that's kinda the dumbest comment ever.



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Dec 20 2004 2:38AM
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nsnski240
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i used the 'continuous flow' tatic and the scotch brite, 2 coats, i'm going up tonight so we'll see how it works





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Dec 22 2004 11:19AM
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Itsbackfliptime
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why is it the dumbest comment ever? It's the truth

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Dec 22 2004 12:28PM
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ArmadaAR4
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just drip it slowly it avoids black shit....ive watched our tech do it tons of times and he says doing it slow is 100%
Dec 22 2004 8:02PM
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LastNightISavedAnAngel
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the ice and snow can damage the core, or if it gets wet, it can expand the wood and cause a delam

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Dec 23 2004 4:12AM
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Axle
Posts: 220 - Karma: 10
matches and lighters are bad for clear petex.....use a propane or even better butane TORCH to heat up the petex, it will be much hotter and you wont have the black shit on it, then it should cure fine
Dec 23 2004 6:45AM
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JohnnyOldGuy
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if the damage goes to the core then go to a shop and get a real base weld. if it's a deep gouge going to the core of the ski then p-tex dripped in WILL crack and fall out.

but if you are a cheapass then you can try putting in a very thin layer of epoxy in on the base, let that dry, score it up with a razor blade then drip in p-tex and scrape. That will hold better than p-tex alone.

also, p-tex does NOT stick to metal.
Dec 23 2004 1:52PM
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pete15015
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you know what you might try is to put some superglue into it before you put the p tex because it bonds it better

Dec 23 2004 11:09PM
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freeze717
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^ that wouldent work right
Dec 23 2004 11:32PM
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JohnnyOldGuy
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that won't work. use epoxy. p-tex sticks to epoxy better.
Dec 25 2004 1:24AM
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Doghouse
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base weld base weld base weld ha





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Dec 25 2004 1:43AM
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real9999
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What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Dec 25 2004 4:47PM
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chip123
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you're definatly gonna want to do it in layers. somebody already said that i think, but do one layer, let it dry, then another and so on until you're level or just above level with your base. then scrap it level, that can get pretty tuff so try to be as clean as possible...if you don't do it in layers it will crack and fall out within a few days.
Dec 25 2004 4:51PM
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Steezasaurus
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just for my threads
Mar 9 2008 11:28PM
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hoodSlayer
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the wax company holmenkol makes something that is essentially p-tex but they call it something else...it works way better than p-tex and you don't get burnt crap
Mar 9 2008 11:37PM
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Steezasaurus
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how long should i let ptex dry until i ski cuz i have a gouge and plan on ptexing it 1-2 hours before i hit the slopes
Mar 10 2008 10:25AM
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