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JichelMusten
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I have been riding a pair of Line chronics for 1 year and am just starting my second year with them. They keep getting more and more beat up and I'm trying to get them through at least one more season. I have couple of problems that I am unsure of how to handle.

1. Topsheet: My topsheet all over the sides of the ski is getting beat up. This isn't my biggest concern but now wood is showing in a lot of places and I don't want water to get in the core. What should I do to protect the top sides of my ski?

2. Crack in tail of ski: The back of my ski got a big chip in it and part of the base started peeling off. In order to stop it from peeling more off I cut off the piece that was sticking up. I still have that piece and I'm wondering what I should do to protect it. I imagine I will just epoxy it.

3. Missing edge: I was sliding a culvert and got stuck the last time I was skiing and it ripped a big chunk of edge out of my ski. This is my biggest concern because I am worried that it will keep exposing my base and getting into the core of the ski. I found the edge that got ripped out but I don't know if I should try to get it back in.

Can I fix all of these my self or should I go to a shop?



Nov 21 2016 6:14PM
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fries
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i dont know much about ski repair so take what i say with a grain of salt.

but for the bases just use epoxy. and for the edges just leave em alone, a lot of people have missing edges.

and for the top sheets, there's nothing you can do, park skis will always get chipped.



others feel free to correct me if im wrong
Nov 21 2016 6:21PM
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azmunster
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take them to a shop. they'll do a much better job than you could.
Nov 21 2016 11:47PM
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BigWaveDave_
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The good news is that all of these problems are fixable. Bad news, is that it wont be cheap... Probably around $100-$120. The base will probably need a base patch, but if you're lucky it may only need ptex. The top sheet isn't a big deal at all, that's just what happens when you use your skis. The biggest issue is the edge repair. That is a pretty sizable edge blow out and will be expensive. Honestly, even the best shops wouldn't be able to guarantee that the edge will hold with epoxy.

I wouldn't attack this yourself if I were you. Take the skis to a good, reputable shop. They have higher quality epoxy than what you'll find at a department store, so you'll have a better chance of the edge holding. For the base, a ptex gun from a shop will control the temperature of the plastic going onto the ski so it won't burn the core (which can happen with the $1 ptex sticks) and will bond better. Also, your bases look dry to bone so get a wax too.

Bottom line... take your skis to a shop. This is a good amount of damage, just make sure to take care of your skis throughout the season.
Nov 22 2016 12:54AM
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HuckNorris44
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As already said, all this can be repaired. It will take some time and money to fix them all. And its very likely the repairs wont last an entire season of park riding. Real question is, is it worth it to you to throw money at a ski in this condition or take that money and put it towards a new pair.
Nov 22 2016 4:47AM
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HuckNorris44
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As already said, all this can be repaired. It will take some time and money to fix them all. And its very likely the repairs wont last an entire season of park riding. Real question is, is it worth it to you to throw money at a ski in this condition or take that money and put it towards a new pair.
Nov 22 2016 4:48AM
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HuckNorris44
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As already said, all this can be repaired. It will take some time and money to fix them all. And its very likely the repairs wont last an entire season of park riding. Real question is, is it worth it to you to throw money at a ski in this condition or take that money and put it towards a new pair.
Nov 22 2016 4:51AM
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snowpocalypse
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The base chunk will need to be base welded. The P-tex does not like to stick to edge so more thank likely a base weld is needed or it will continue to pop out. Top sheet can be sealed with epoxy and you can do that your self. file down the chips and spread a thin layer of epoxy and you're good to go. The edge will need a shop. Do NOT let that go. Water will get right into the base then your ski is done. The edge work will cost but its way cheaper than new skis. Most shops charge by the inch of edge. Expect 10 - 15 for the base weld then 60 and up on the edge work. For that much edge I would guess in the 100 to 120 range.
Nov 22 2016 12:10PM
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iced
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I didn't fully read your thread and barely know shit about shi repairs but use epoxy on the base, file the edges of the topsheet, and don.t bother fixing any broken edges.
Nov 22 2016 9:11PM
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Cadenmccullough
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I have up on repairing cracked or missing edges. Every time a shop repairs my edge it lasts about 2 runs and then gets worse then it easily before.
Nov 23 2016 4:32PM
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ballsagna
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Ride them till they die and then buy a pair of skis from anyone but line
Nov 25 2016 9:20AM
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Angioedema
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I am a ski tech and work at a shop. My advice is get a new pair but if you're bent on keeping those then here is what I would do.

1st picture: find a small screw that wont go all the way through the base and predrill through the metal flab like structure that is exposed your base and screw that small screw in. This will keep that edge from ripping out continually. After that I would get some edge grip (this is a mixture of epoxy and ptex) and apply that over that wide core exposing gap.

Hard to see the exact base damage of the second picture but you could possible leave out the edges. If you did this get some good quality epoxy and fill the delaminated area, after applying make sure to get a flat board or something (I usually use left over wax scrapers) and clamp them down along the edge where epoxy was put. This will help the ski maintain somewhat of a shape and also prevent any water damage hopefully.

Another option for that large delam is you could attempt to epoxy the edges/screw them back in and then clamp them in there.

Would definitely recommend getting a shop to do it though unless your'e feeling crafty:)
Nov 26 2016 1:15AM
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