This strong p tex material provides high quality, long lasting repairs for your skis and snowboard. For use with the profix base repair iron or other welders. These repairs tend to take at least 48 hours due to epoxy cure time. Do a second round if necessary then extinguish the flame. If you dont have a steady hand, it may be something that you never get that good at. This strong ptex material provides high quality, long lasting repairs for your skis and snowboard. Choose black ptex for black base areas and clear ptex for clear or.
How to repair the base of your snowboard using a drip ptex candle and ptex string with a soldering iron. Everything you need to repair ski and snowboard bases. For waxing my snowboard i have a waxing iron, base cleaner, scraper and beaver wax. Ideal for use on lightly damaged skis or snowboards. These base repair rods are designed to fit in the personal repair ptex gun from wintersteiger. Get your skis and snowboards fixed up at ski and sport shack. Apply both with a temperature controlled soldering iron, and scrape off excess. A hole clear through the base aka core shot or along the metal edge is best addressed by watching the advanced repair video below on this subject. Many people burn sticks of p tex and fill the damaged area with dripping base material. Sliced ptex patch, resinned in place with heat clamps. If carbon does appear, dab it off on the metal scraper. Cut and fit new ptex patch repair damage and affix patch with epoxy clamp and let repair set also requires full service to ensure patch sits flush with original base material and has structure. Im shipping that pair off to twoplanker, cause i wouldnt want to freak anyone out with a topsheet glued back on with walmart glue.
It ensures that the skisnb glides properly and or a wakekiteboard is well protected and glides well on the rails. For a cleaner, longer lasting repair, its best to use a commercial ptex gun kind of like a hot glue gun that. How to rewaterproof and repair snowboard outerwear. Once metal grip has been applied, standard ptex base repair material is laid over it for a finished repair. Base patches are necessary when the damage is too wide or deep for a ptex repair to adhere properly. Many people burn sticks of ptex and fill the damaged area with dripping base material. A ski snowboard ptex base is the bottom part of the ski snowboard or a wakekiteboard.
Cut a new patch from these p tex sheets rough side down glue into place on the ski or snowboard base with epoxy. First light an everyday wax candle and place it nearby when working with ptex, its easier to use a constant flame than a lighter. This section describes how to perform routine repairs to a ski snowboard base. We definately recommend a full tune w any base repair, as the fixed spot will be smooth and wont hold wax. You can do a basic drip p tex repair, but it will likely crack and. Take your time and let the ptex flow into the gouges slowly. Be careful, cos when ptex is hot, it sticks to anything. The gore tex fabric repair kit is here to save the day. This little gun can send out clean looking clear and black p. An alternative repair option that is easy and inexpensive is to use tokos ptex powder and a waxing iron to melt the ptex into the gouged area. Base patches are necessary when the damage is too wide or deep for a p tex repair to adhere properly. Edge repair or replacement, stone ground structure, p tex repair, edge sharpening and polish, buff wax. Whether youre at home or out in the field, use these goretex patches to repair your waterproof clothes and outdoor accessories from jackets to backpacks and more.
Sep 07, 2017 cut and trim a base repair patch to fit snug, add epoxy, and sandwich it with two scrapers metal or plastic and a few clamps. High quality ski and snowboard services and maintenance in a dedicated snow sports workshop, to arrange drop off or collection call 01 554 4567. Metal grip will work for repairs where a base patch has been the traditional method, decreasing the work time significantly. I have been using using p tex repair ribbon and metalgrip repair string from tognar toolworks in the us. Ski tuning equipment clear ptex base repair sticks.
The resulting surface also doesnt wear as well as ptex. Everything from inhouse fox suspension service to a quick tuneup to get your bike ready for the season. If you use any color other than black, the soot may also be visible in the repaired area. Welding type ptex for repairing coreshots and base material along the edges of skis and snowboards. The repair string is used to bond to metal edges or to the base for core shots, you then use the ribbon to complete the repair, and for shallow scratches, i just.
Wait a good 10 minutes before proceeding to ensure there are no lingering base cleaner fumes. A chisel tip soldering iron found at tool and hardware stores is recommended to melt metal grip into the base. All required base ptexing except base welding or patch work rebelt to polish ptex repairs. Goretex fabric repair kit black dicks sporting goods. These base repair rods are designed to fit in the personal repair p tex gun from wintersteiger. Choose black p tex for black base areas and clear p tex for clear or colorized base areas. Base materials ski lab schwag edges sidewall materials base materials topsheet materials fiber composites edge tape vds rubber inserts for bindings tiptail fill materials skisnowboard kits core materials epoxy metal layers skibuilding, ski building, k skis, custom skis, backcountry skis, making skis, ski design. How to tune and repair your own snowboard with pictures. Fix gouges and scrapes with this complete ski and snowboard base repair kit. This guide will show you how to replace the various. If you need both clear and black ptex we offer a 55 mix. How to fix base gouges, scuffs, dings, dents, scratches in. Metal grip is designed to fill up half the repair area that is against the ski core or edge.
Base repair is step 1 in reviving a hammered ski or board. Jan 22, 2015 metalgrip henceforth mg is quite a bit gummier than straight ptex, and it can be really hard to work the surface of an mg repair flat. We supply most base or topsheet plastics from the austrian. To repair my snowboard i have a utility knife, razor blade, base cleaner, lighter and ptex. How to repair your skisnowboard base ptex tutorial.
The wintersteiger skimender rp105 works exactly how it looks. Major p tex core shots, stone grind until flat, base edge, side edge, polish pass, detune, and belt wax. This little gun can send out clean looking clear and black ptex in a neat little flow. A snowboard is a single board that is attached to the rider and used to glide over snow for recreation or sport.
Choose black ptex for black base areas and clear ptex for clear or colorized base areas. How to repair your snowboard base whitelines snowboarding. These sheets of sintered ptex are glued not melted to repair very large. Boasting an adjustable full hand trigger and illuminated onoff switch for ease of use. Repair damage to the metal edge of your skis or board. Use the metal scraper to catch any unwanted ptex drips as you move to the damaged area. If you need both clear and black p tex we offer a 55 mix. This section describes how to perform routine repairs to a skisnowboard base. Learn how to perform a basic repair on gouges using a ptex candle. Our hardware include a montana 2000e diamond stone base grinder, r off b base grinder, r off b fan assisted hot wax and buffer. Get your skis and snowboards fixed up at ski and sport.
Skilled techs can get around by building up a thin base layer of mg against the base of the ski, and then layer regular ptex on top of that. Use short, overlapping strokes to remove all material that is sticking up above the base of the ski or snowboard. To use, simply make sure the area of material youre cleaning is clean, dry and free from any loose threads. The stuff has worked like a dream on every other application. Keep the candle spinning to reduce the build up of unsightly carbon that not only looks bad in the repair, but weakens the bond as well. This works, and fills the scratches evenly, but the high heat of the flame changes the character of the ptex and the repair will be softer than the rest of the base. Fix those core shots, protect the base of your boards and. Use this material to patch ski or snowboard base damage too big for base welds. Skimender rp105 ski snowboard ptex base repair pistol. The wintersteiger skimender rp105 works exactly how it. Snowtex ptex sheet for ski and snowboard base repair patch core shot base brand new. Metal grip ski snowboard base repair material black ebay.
Mountain to sound outfitters has some of the best ski technicians this side of the cascades. Note this is cut at 45 degrees in so the patch will be held. Ptex base repair ski snowboard wax tuning tools racewax. Fear not, replacing straps are easy and cost effective. Using metalgrip, ptex and a soldering iron to repair a core. I always hated lighting ptex and dripping it on to the board.
All of our techs are certified to work on marker, tyrolia, salomon, head, atomic, fischer, elan, and look bindings. Welding type p tex for repairing coreshots and base material along the edges of skis and snowboards. Swix ptex clear 4 psticks t1716 drip candle ski snowboard base repair see more like this. Here you will find ski, snowboard and wakeboard bases also called ptex or ptex. To get a good, smooth finish, we first cut out the damaged part with a template, then cut out the same shape of replacement base material, and bond it to your skis core material with a flexible but strong epoxy. This fix seems to last longer because the hot iron works the material into the gouge and helps it bond better to the core and surrounding base material. Clamp the patch firmly not overly tight or the epoxy will be squeezed out using small cclamps and flat wood or metal plates to distribute pressure evenly over the patch. This article is part of the snowboard workshop, created with surfdome. New edge with spliced ptex base patch, resinned in place with heat clamps. Metalgrip henceforth mg is quite a bit gummier than straight ptex, and it can be really hard to work the surface of an mg repair flat. Cut and trim a base repair patch to fit snug, add epoxy, and sandwich it with two scrapers metal or plastic and a few clamps.
It is smaller in diameter than a stick and easier to work with the iron. Also, clear ptex can get black marks and make the board look like shit after its done. Since the magazine first started in 1995, whitelines has been about. Base patching, stone ground structure, p tex repair, edge sharpening and polish, buff wax. Just light up and drip on to scratches on the base of your skis or snowboard. A skisnowboard ptex base is the bottom part of the skisnowboard or a wakekiteboard. Using metalgrip, ptex and a soldering iron to repair a. If its more minor, you might be able to fix it at home. Jan 04, 2016 since im filling the space now, i just melt p tex straight from the coil of p tex.
Ptex base patch ski and snowboard wear, clothing and gear. You can do a basic drip ptex repair, but it will likely crack and. I have been using using ptex repair ribbon and metalgrip repair string from tognar toolworks in the us. Special service requests delam repair edge replacement. This is the biggest topsheet repair weve done with it, but it flexes great and looks like its going to hold just fine. It will generally fix any small scratches, but youll find that large gouges or scrapes can be a. Cut a patch from the roll to the size needed and peel off the paper back and gently apply before rubbing the surface in a circular motion to ease out any air bubbles.
Fix a broken snowboard edge transworld snowboarding. Since im filling the space now, i just melt ptex straight from the coil of ptex. Maybe the most common thing to break on your snowboard is a binding strap. Take a sharpened metal scraper with a 90degree edge and hold it at a 45degree angle. Keep your ptex bases in perfect condition with the clear repair candles. P tex in a coil or on a spool is designed for use in a p tex repair gun. Using your propane torch or butane lighter, fire up one tip of the ptex candle. Outdoor adventures can sometimes lead to some damage to your favorite equipment. We treat each ski and snowboard as if it were our own and tune each ski or snowboard by hand. Base materials ski lab schwag edges sidewall materials base materials topsheet materials fiber composites edge tape vds rubber inserts for bindings tiptail fill materials ski snowboard kits core materials epoxy metal layers skibuilding, ski building, k skis, custom skis, backcountry skis, making skis, ski design. Shopping list all available at a major online ski repair site. Stone grind base with structure pattern for prevailing conditions.
Wintersteiger ski snowboarding ski mender personal base. How to repair the base of your snowboard using a drip p tex candle and p tex string with a soldering iron. How to repair your snowboard base whitelines snowb. All ptex repairs are done with extruded ptex because its not possible to use sintered ptex unless you own your own snowboard factory with some very expensive tools. Theres no arguing that the best way to keep your board in pristine condition is to take it to a shop with a good tuning department.
Cut a new patch from these ptex sheets rough side down glue into place on the ski or snowboard base with epoxy. Here you will find ski, snowboard and wakeboard bases also called ptex or p tex. But thanks to the wintersteiger ptex gun, you can repair your board like a pro, without dripping melted ptex all over the good parts of your board. Ptex in a coil or on a spool is designed for use in a ptex repair gun. Major ptexcore shots, stone grind until flat, base edge, side edge, polish pass, detune, and belt wax. The flat head nozzle makes it easy to iron the ski or snowboard repair rod onto the damaged areas. Cheap patches patches, buy quality tool tool directly from china patch repair suppliers. Apr 30, 2020 try not to dig all the way down to the wood core because thats an all together different repair that involves a different type of p tex wax with an adhesive or using epoxy to repair the core damage before applying the p tex.
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