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Chips on Skis, only top layer or need epoxy?

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U174
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So I got some chips on my skis trying to learn Frontside 270. Do you think this is just top layer stuff or do I need to use epoxy? It looks like wood is showing but I’m not sure.

**This thread was edited on Mar 19th 2024 at 10:09:13am
Mar 19 2024 10:04AM
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WittyCong
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It doesn't look too bad now but it's going to chip away more over time. I'd at least try to get something on there now if you can, to keep water from getting into the core of the ski.

**This post was edited on Mar 19th 2024 at 10:10:35am
Mar 19 2024 10:08AM
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Voyage86
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if wood is showing you need to epoxy it
Mar 19 2024 10:41AM
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Dlonetti
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For whatever reason, my skis always end up like this, i think I ride kinda sloppy or something. I just epoxied them the other night but it was probably at least 12 inches of the side of the ski on one side lol
Mar 19 2024 10:44AM
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deac
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fill it it with cum and should be good to go
Mar 19 2024 3:56PM
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tdollo
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i used to file down the edges of my topsheet on my park skis to try and make them less susceptible to chipping. i never epoxied the chips either just let em be and never had any trouble. Depends how nice you like to keep your stuff
Mar 21 2024 4:12PM
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mrk127
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When I get a chip like that I typically just sand it down with sandpaper so it doesn't catch and chip bigger. Epoxy wouldn't hurt but I wouldn't bother personally
Mar 22 2024 10:24PM
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