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Delamination from ice

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treeblindaf
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I acquired a pair of Rossi experience 98s and the ptex layer is bubbling/protruding maybe a tenth of an inch. It's about an inch diameter or bigger and is underneath the heel binding but does not extend to the edge. I pulled the binding and the screw tips are a little corroded which led me to believe water got into the tapped holes and froze causing delam to start? Is this even feasible?
Either way any suggestions on how to repair if possible?
What if a layer actually cracked or separated? Can it be fixed? Or scrap the skis?
Nov 6 2019 7:09PM
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Saucerboyshane
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Photo?
Nov 7 2019 7:58AM
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CatdickBojangles
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Could they have run the screw too far? The core might be rotted if water got in thru those holes too.
Nov 7 2019 8:21AM
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HypeBeast
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Sounds like they ran the screw too far as ^^^^ said
Nov 7 2019 9:32PM
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treeblindaf
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I checked screw length and all is good, holes were cleaned out too.





Nov 7 2019 10:59PM
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evanball
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treeblindafI checked screw length and all is good, holes were cleaned out too.







That looks like they overtightened the screws and sunk them too deep almost foresure
Nov 8 2019 1:08AM
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treeblindaf
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Is there a way to fix the problem?
Nov 8 2019 7:39AM
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CatdickBojangles
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treeblindafIs there a way to fix the problem?


I would take them to the shop that mounted them and see if they will replace the skis because it looks like they damaged them.
Nov 8 2019 7:44AM
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Saucerboyshane
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that happpened to me a few years ago. Place mounted the screws to tight and they stuck out the bottom. Common mistake
Nov 8 2019 8:13AM
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supersquid
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Take em to the shop and explain the situation. Bubbbling like that can be caused by two things most likely. Screw in to far or maybe water getting in due to lack of glue/sealent when binders were mounted. Either way thats on the shop. If they wont replace the skis, they should atleast be able to give them a grind to flatten out the bass. Not saying your this type of guy, but if u do go into the shop be calm and explain the situation, dont go in guns blazing but be firm in terms of what you expect from them.
Nov 8 2019 12:30PM
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oldmanski
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supersquidTake em to the shop and explain the situation. Bubbbling like that can be caused by two things most likely. Screw in to far or maybe water getting in due to lack of glue/sealent when binders were mounted. Either way thats on the shop. If they wont replace the skis, they should atleast be able to give them a grind to flatten out the bass. Not saying your this type of guy, but if u do go into the shop be calm and explain the situation, dont go in guns blazing but be firm in terms of what you expect from them.


This. It is upsetting but just keep your cool but be firm. They should help you out.
Nov 8 2019 12:35PM
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treeblindaf
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Thanks for all the feedback. I acquired these in a trade so going back to the shop isn't an option. I plan to bring them to a shop for their feedback and possible repair.
With screws shortened and base ground is there anything else to be concerned with? Will the delam continue to propagate?
Is it possible to remove the ptex to see what's going on underneath? I would assume for a shop to do this it would be costly but I have no problem digging in to see what's going on. If feasible what's a repair strategy? Anyone ever done something like this before.
Nov 8 2019 12:57PM
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supersquid
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treeblindafThanks for all the feedback. I acquired these in a trade so going back to the shop isn't an option. I plan to bring them to a shop for their feedback and possible repair.
With screws shortened and base ground is there anything else to be concerned with? Will the delam continue to propagate?
Is it possible to remove the ptex to see what's going on underneath? I would assume for a shop to do this it would be costly but I have no problem digging in to see what's going on. If feasible what's a repair strategy? Anyone ever done something like this before.


removing the base is a gonna fuck up the ski beyond belief. Shop can fix it for you. What they aremost likely gonna do is remove the bindings and expose the open holes to the air for a few days to ensure that all of the water evaporates from the ski. They will then look at the holes and see if they can be reused or if the water has runied them. Based off of that they well remount and then the final step would be to give the skis a grind to try and smooth them out.
Nov 8 2019 1:26PM
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