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Tuning Tips

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J_Berg
Posts: 562 - Karma: 2,031
I've tuned my own skis almost all of my ski career, but lately I've been filling gouges and the ptex has been cracking. Anyone know how this is caused, or ways to prevent it?
Dec 29 2015 11:17AM
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The.Fish
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I haven ever had this issue but I would imagine it is caused by the way you apply it. Make sure the ski is room temperature and you are keeping a blue flame by keeping the candle close to the ski. It may just be that you bought bad ptex or its defective. Also make sure you hot wax after you apply it.
Dec 29 2015 1:15PM
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gperry1
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I thought this said turning tips and came here to see the hate unfold
Dec 29 2015 2:46PM
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B_K
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captain_whaleI thought this said turning tips and came here to see the hate unfold


Honestly.. That's why I went on this tread too haha
Dec 29 2015 2:56PM
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Borat.Sagdiyev
Posts: 67 - Karma: 138
make sure the base is clean and dry then fill the gouge, allow the ptex to cool, scrape, and fill again until it's almost unnoticeable.
Dec 30 2015 1:49AM
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