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Minor Delamination Repair

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patagonialuke
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So I recently noticed a ~4 inch section of my ski that is delaminating underfoot. The gap between the base and sidewall is barely noticeable, probably less than a millimeter. I have some epoxy and clamps ready to go for the repair, but I don't think I'll be able to get much of the epoxy in deep enough due to the tiny opening. Anyone got any tricks? All I can think of right now is heating up the epoxy and ski and attempting to drip it in, maybe use a toothpick to apply?
Feb 18 2017 7:10PM
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tomatonater
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If say heating would be your best bet. If you wanna be lazy like me you can pry it open with a screwdriver, but that might ruin your ski. So heat it and/or apply with a toothpick
Feb 21 2017 7:03AM
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Park.
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that is integral damage no matter how small the delam is. If its underfoot the ski wont last much longer if you hit rails or jumps
Feb 21 2017 9:43AM
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patagonialuke
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parkplaygroundthat is integral damage no matter how small the delam is. If its underfoot the ski wont last much longer if you hit rails or jumps


ha, it's actually on my touring sticks, so definitely won't be seeing any rails or large jumps. I guess I'll just see if I can melt the epoxy enough to fill the majority of the open area, press the crap out of it, and see how it goes.
Feb 21 2017 7:55PM
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Rockhound
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http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/273720-Nordica-Radict-Base-and-Edge-Blowout

Helpful thread with good advice, helped me fix my radict and the repair has lasted a long time with generous usage
Feb 21 2017 8:38PM
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Rockhound
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Toothpick to apply works but you may have to remove the heel piece to really see the extent of the delam
Feb 21 2017 8:46PM
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Blake.P
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Hair dryer. I'm a ski tech and for a delam like that we would use a heat gun to make the epoxy melt and sink in more. A hair dryer on the highest temperature would be the next closest thing I can think of. Tape off around the delam (most importantly just the base so epoxy doesn't get on it), sink the epoxy in, then clamp and let cure (I'm assuming you're using a minimum 24 hour set epoxy for something underfoot... if not, get some). Also use something g to distribute pressure from the clamps, like some thick pieces of metal
Feb 23 2017 12:30AM
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patagonialuke
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Update: wasn't feeling too confident in my abilities, and I noticed the topsheet was separating as well so I took them into the shop. For $15 they are looking good, but the guy informed me that the sidewall is actually likely separated from the core, so I may have to end up going back for some significant ski surgery if it gets worse.
Mar 6 2017 12:48PM
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