Core shot repair

J_Steez

J_Steez

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Hi,I got a pretty big core shot on the bottom of ski today and my brake fell off as well. Would I be able to fix the core shot personally or should I bring it to professionals? Also how much do you imagine it would costs?
 
I got a core shot last season and took it to a shop. They put ptex/base material in it and then filed it down, it seemed pretty simple. I guess it depends on how confident you are when it comes to repairing skis. It cost me 60 bucks at the shop I went to by the way, but it probably depends on the size
 
^60 bucks?! My god. If the shot doesn't splinter any wood, all that you need is a ptex candle and some very basic repair skills. If the base is torn up, you can cut out the section and with a bit of knowledge fill it back in. On the other hand, if it has made a significant mark in the core material, I would recommend taking it to a shop.
 
at our shop for 45 bucks wed do a full tune, so hand tune edges, p-tex stuff, weld any big patches etc.

if its a big core shot its worth it to have a shop do it, make sure they have a base welder. welding is less likely to pull out than dripping
 
I just got 2 core shots this past weekend. I've never had one before so I'm just wondering how urgent it is to get fixed? Like if I skied friday and then got it fixed saturday, would that be alright? Or would riding on them make it worse? Sorry if it's a dumb question. It's just never happened to me before haha.
 
get it done at a shop. if you do it yourself the p-tex will just fall out with in a week. i would get it done sooner rather the later other wise the hole will get bigger or you will risk damaging your core.

ps pictures would help.
 
13275154:*SBCmingg* said:
I just got 2 core shots this past weekend. I've never had one before so I'm just wondering how urgent it is to get fixed? Like if I skied friday and then got it fixed saturday, would that be alright? Or would riding on them make it worse? Sorry if it's a dumb question. It's just never happened to me before haha.
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Usually it gets worse if you ski on it, especially if you are skiing park on it or any possible rock/tree exposure. Honestly when i have gotten them in the past i feel that it i can feel it when im skiing and its just not a good feel so i would get it fixed before skiing.
 
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