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How to prevent topsheet chipping?

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steezyjibber
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I just received my fresh new 07/08 atomic urban punx.

im curious as if there is a way to prevent topsheet chipping.


i had a brand new pair of ninthwards last year, and by the end of the year, they were in bad topsheet condition, chipped EVERYWHERE. when i asked a snowboarder at my mtn one time what year he thought they were, he replied "1990?"



thanks if anyone knows a way to prevent topsheet chipping
Aug 11 2008 8:35PM
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steezyjibber
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b/c i heard the urban punx topsheet chips too
Aug 11 2008 8:35PM
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Klick_2_klaim
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buy a snowboard.
Aug 11 2008 8:42PM
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Merrrick
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I don't really think you can prevent it.  I'm pretty sure it just has to do with the way the companie put the topsheet on cause I have friends who have like 3 year old ski with a perfect topsheet and my fisher adicts that I skied on for 2 years were completley trashed by the end of this season.  but I'm pretty sure that it just depends on the what ski you buy.( also if the ski has a tall side wall that might effect it as well)
Aug 11 2008 8:43PM
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andrew.
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whenever your skis get kinda chipped a little, take a file and grind down the edges of your topsheet.  this will make sure the chips dont spread and make more.  that always works for me.
Aug 11 2008 8:43PM
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Merrrick
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I thin I'll use that one next time my topsheet chips
Aug 11 2008 8:44PM
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steezyjibber
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i heard there was a way like if u file them before u even use them?
Aug 11 2008 8:46PM
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invader7
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well first i believe punx are cap construction. so no thats not really and option. and yeah you bevel the topsheet so it does have as much of an sharp edge to it. i did it to my nines last year. and theve got mabeey two or three little chips. there in bomb shape. the edges and bases... not so much
Aug 11 2008 8:51PM
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invader7
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oh urban punx my bad read too fast. idk when you get them mounted just ask the shop to do it. assuming that they arent cap that is
Aug 11 2008 8:53PM
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steezyjibber
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thx
Aug 11 2008 9:02PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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Duct tape or electrical tape across the edges or the topsheet and sidewall. Used the colored shit to make it look steezier.
Aug 11 2008 10:47PM
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80*s4eva
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just dont do anything that might make you hit your skis together
Aug 11 2008 10:59PM
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jhackbeez
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just take a power tool/dremel tool with the softer sandpaper attachment. then just buffer the topsheet to a nice angle instead of its original almost 90 degree slant that it has. it will still chip, but not as much.
Aug 11 2008 11:16PM
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iluvBread
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i dont think u can...shit happens dood
Aug 11 2008 11:18PM
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HankTheTank
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I just had an awesome idea. They make these clear sticky chainstay protectors for bikes, and you could probably stick them on your skis and theyd be clear and all awesome and shit. i think they r made by lizard skins
Aug 12 2008 12:36AM
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TimmyK
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ok to properly repair a top sheet you first clean the area and this is for gouges and large chips, after cleaning apply a ultra clear two part apoxy to the gouge and then press into area with metal sraper then make a swipe over the area with an epoxy scraper, can be gotten at major online tune shops.  then it is left to cure.  also you can get pigments to color the epoxy to match your top sheet or base. 
Aug 12 2008 1:17AM
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BigMeech621
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no jumps or rails.
avoid sitting with ppl on the lift.
lol.
Aug 12 2008 1:41AM
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pscull03
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it's pretty much inevitable if your looking to throw down in those punx..

Aug 12 2008 1:42AM
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