Core shots vs Scratches

To the core. Doesn't seem worth it otherwise. Some people pay good money to have a shop scratch up their bases with a machine.

californiagrownAt what point do people start using ptex to fill in deep scratches to their bases? Obviously if it goes all the way through the base to the core, ptex is needed.

But how deep does the scratch have to be for you all to light that stick of ptex?

buy some ptex and experiment with it yourself. It takes a bit of practice but after you get good you can keep your bases in tip top shape for very little money. You can really fill in any scratch with ptex no matter how small. unless there is a gouge down to the core and your doing it to prevent it from rotting your probably not going to notice a difference. Unless they are race skis or something close to.

OregonDeadTo the core. Doesn't seem worth it otherwise. Some people pay good money to have a shop scratch up their bases with a machine.

jmellberg800buy some ptex and experiment with it yourself. It takes a bit of practice but after you get good you can keep your bases in tip top shape for very little money. You can really fill in any scratch with ptex no matter how small. unless there is a gouge down to the core and your doing it to prevent it from rotting your probably not going to notice a difference. Unless they are race skis or something close to.

If it goes to the core i usually take it to the shop, I always thought they repaired it in a different way then just ptex.. is that not true? if not ill just start ptexing myself. Its pretty cheap to get sticks so I dont mind using it for the long ones that arent quite to the core.

chiefclulIf it goes to the core i usually take it to the shop, I always thought they repaired it in a different way then just ptex.. is that not true? if not ill just start ptexing myself. Its pretty cheap to get sticks so I dont mind using it for the long ones that arent quite to the core.

if its a big gash near the edge they sometimes do whats called a base weld. Or sometimes a the gash in the ski can be to big to ptex because it will just rip out right away, im talking like a gash wider then an inch or so. Then they can do some work with epoxy or something else in combination with ptex so that it anchors correctly. Most of the time though they just make 1 or a couple passes with a ptex candle depending on how the deep the gash is. Then they let it cool and give it a base grind to smooth it. Learning how to ptex is pretty easy u just gotta practice on some shitty skis first. Then just take a wax scraper and most of the time u can do a pretty good job at getting the base smooth. I would strongly recommend learning how.