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Help with ski chipping

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Southpaw_Skier
Posts: 16 - Karma: 61
Just need some help before the ski season started again.
I ride 2018 Line Chronic skis throughout the 2017/18 ski season and these were my first set of skis and at the end of the season I noticed my side wall was chipping and I didn't really think anything of it but I pulled them out the other day and now I'm worried something bad may happen. Any insight as to if I need new skis or I'm just over reacting would be well appreciated.

Thanks NS.






I do plan on taking them into the shop for a pro tune up but I just wanted to hear from you guys
Nov 10 2018 2:23PM
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crustyboot.420
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Over reacting. That happens to every ski

**This post was edited on Nov 10th 2018 at 2:41:52pm
Nov 10 2018 2:40PM
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-eREKTion-
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When I get that sharp type of topsheet chipping, I'll normally cut off the snags with a razor and sand down the rest. Also, you can very easily throw on some marine grade waterproof epoxy to seal the spot if you're worried about moisture getting into the core. An old tech I know keeps paint in his repair shop to paint over the epoxy in a somewhat matching color to camouflage the repairs, it looks pretty decent.
Nov 10 2018 3:02PM
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mattm7
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It's no big deal, if you mention it to the shop they'll patch it for you.
Nov 10 2018 3:28PM
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Southpaw_Skier
Posts: 16 - Karma: 61
Thank you guys, I can now ski with confidence
Nov 10 2018 4:16PM
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