davedlg 0 #1 January 31, 2005 So yesterday I was skiing in typical Arapahoe Basin flat light conditions. I was going pretty fast down a powdery slope when I hit a rock concealed by the fresh snow. I remember flying through the air thinking, "oh shit, this is really going to hurt." Next came THUD...TUMBLE...TUMBLE...TUMBLE...SLIDE. I guess it looked pretty bad too because 5 people came right up to me asking if I was okay. I was fine, but my ski took the brunt of the impact with the rock. I got a half inch wide by four inch long coreshot all the way down to the fiberglass. It is right along the edge and the edge retainers are exposed. This is the worst coreshot I have ever seen. Fortunately I was skiing rock skis (notice the amount of previous ptex repair). Anyone have any experience working with this kind of thing? I usually do all my own repairs and maintenance, but somehow I just don't think I can fill this up with P-Tex and carry on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #2 January 31, 2005 Get out the PETEX stick and start melting. It's worth a try. As far as the edges... looks like you could file out the burres, Sparky. Night skiing, "seeing sparks" was a teeth nashing thing._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #3 January 31, 2005 nothing a little P-tex a file, and some wax won't fix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #4 January 31, 2005 Quotenothing a little P-tex a file, and some wax won't fix. I guess I'll give it a try. I was concerned that next time I hit a rock on that part of the edge it would completely blow the edge out since the original ski material is no longer there. I was considering laying a thin layer of epoxy under the p-tex to hold the edge retainers in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #5 January 31, 2005 Most runs are still really rocky here in Montana. We really need more snow. I haven't been out much yet this year, but still have put some dandy new grooves in the bottom of my skiis. Having a pair of rock skiis sounds like a good plan to me. I think I'm going to make the new ones I have now into just that. Wish I could help you out on your ski repair. I need to have someone look at mine also....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #6 January 31, 2005 Quotenothing a little P-tex a file, and some wax won't fix. and if this doesnt work, try the famous Duct-Tape, Zip-Ties and WD40...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #7 January 31, 2005 Hell yeah give it a try. Just bring an extra pair of skis with you on your next trip in cause the edge does blow out.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #8 January 31, 2005 Give me a PM....I can get you hooked up with a grindright machine to get it looking new. I live in Lone Tree..... PTex it, and start hucking. I just rode Copper bowl the other day....crappy, but I hear they got some new snow up there. JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #9 January 31, 2005 QuoteQuotenothing a little P-tex a file, and some wax won't fix. and if this doesnt work, try the famous Duct-Tape, Zip-Ties and WD40... I fixed a dirtbike like that once..... and rode it.. once.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 333 #10 January 31, 2005 I sure hope you guys get some snow before I come visit at the end of February. Out here at Kirkwood, we have a base of over 185", and I still found some rocks to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #11 January 31, 2005 Okay so I did some reading on how to repair this kind of thing and found out that for p-tex repairs along edges and core material, you cannot use normal p-tex sticks that you light and drip into the repair area. Normal P-tex is too soft and does not stick to steel or core material. In order to make this repair work I am going to need to get some harder, high strength p-tex material that adhers to core surface and edges. When working around edges with p-tex, you need to work slowly to avoid the edge getting too hot or else it will not adhere to the p-tex. Once the harder p-tex is applied to the edges and core, I am going to use medium hardness p-tex to finish. Then flatten and wax. I've learned a lot today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #12 January 31, 2005 Quote I sure hope you guys get some snow before I come visit at the end of February. Out here at Kirkwood, we have a base of over 185", and I still found some rocks to hit. Actually, we're still over 100% snowpack here in colorado Edited to add: If you want the graph to look like anything readable, you'll have to maximize the window that opens when you click it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #13 February 1, 2005 Oooo...a good one. When I used to ski, I recall thinking that A-basin seemed to like rocks. I wrecked a pair of Rossis there. I say go for the P-tex...they're rock skis...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #14 February 1, 2005 I am waiting for a bit more of a dump then I am going to do "shit for brains" the line on the left wall going up the top chair lift....:) JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
