Fix My Shit Yo! (Need Advice)

dietcoke.man

dietcoke.man

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I'm a poor college kid and I can't afford new skis. I've got 3 year old vishnus with zero edge underfoot left, mad delamination, and I think the core inside the tail snapped (but the topsheet/base kinda holds it in place so it's okay I think??).

Anyway, does anyone have experience replacing an entire edge underfoot?

I know I could probably just epoxy literally the entire edge all along the ski like some people do (I've seen pics of ur V's Ryan lmao) but if that doesn't last this season I'm completely screwed.

Also, would it be wise to glue/epoxy some sort of metal bracket or wood to the ski where it snapped as a brace/splint so they don't come apart when I ride them?

I'm not too concerned about safety or anything (the pivot 18s mounted on them won't release even if I try no matter the din setting and both the metal toe-pieces are cracked and held back together with jb weld) and I can't really afford to be concerned with safety anyway so I'm literally open to doing anything as long as it holds my skis together.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. The struggle is very, very real.
 
14341798:AaronO. said:
My advice would be you probably should be concerned with safety on those bindings
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I'm not skiing anything too big on these. I'm literally just hitting rails this year so I think it'll be fine.

Alternatively, I am concerned but I can't admit it to myself because I can't justify spending the money to do anything about it :/
 
I have seen repairs like that and the majority of them last around a week. At this point it might be best just looking for a pair of used skis. You'll have to bite the bullet for new skis eventually if they are in that bad of shape
 
14341801:dietcoke.man said:
I'm not skiing anything too big on these. I'm literally just hitting rails this year so I think it'll be fine.

Alternatively, I am concerned but I can't admit it to myself because I can't justify spending the money to do anything about it :/
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You comfortable spending the rest of your life with knee pain/issues over a few hundred dollars? You can buy attack 13s for less than $200.
 
14341801:dietcoke.man said:
I'm not skiing anything too big on these. I'm literally just hitting rails this year so I think it'll be fine.

Alternatively, I am concerned but I can't admit it to myself because I can't justify spending the money to do anything about it :/
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If you insist, definitely still plenty of opportunities for injury when hitting rails. Just remember that you can get Tyrolia Attack bindings for like $150 whereas knee surgery will set you back big time.
 
14341806:armchair_skier said:
this might just be the most fucked setup ever

we need some pics
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I'll take some before and after pics tomorrow. I think I'm gonna make a home depot run and attempt a repair after class today
 
I know a lot of people whove gotten pretty hurt while "not skiing anything big, really" because their bindings didn't let go
 
Sounds like a solid plan too me. The hard part will be getting enough clamps to make sure the edge is seated properly along the side cut.
 
Hey OP, I was in the exact same situation my freshman year of college... Vishnus beat to shit, poor as a joke... But what I did have was some West System G-Flex Epoxy, an ACE Hardware within walking distance, and patience.

(Could utilize this website for all materials: https://www.tognar.com/edge-repair-ski-snowboard-steel/ though I recommend Irwin Quick Grips for clamps (or similar style), but perhaps: https://www.snowboardmaterials.com/index.php/materials/edges for your edges, they're imported from Germany and Austria, fancy!)

I had countless edge cracks so I replaced ~18 inches by cutting the broken edge with aviation snips, then cutting ~0.5cm (yeah, we're mixing imperial and metric units) into the width of the base, and then down the length to the other cut in the edge. I then peeled away the base material allowing me to pop the edge out. I had to cut a little bit of the base/wood down with a razor blade to allow the replacement edge to sit flush with the rest of the base but also deep enough into the width of the ski so the replacement edge is flush with the length of the ski.

I don't have pictures of the process but I did this in my dorm room with hand tools I had lying around or could borrow from the front desk. No need for power tools, it's a labor of love.

(Pictures don't do my repair justice)

The ski in question: (It looks a lot worse than it actually is. West System G-Flex Epoxy slides like butter (or your normal base material)).1016817.jpeg

Front of the replaced edge, damn near perfect taper into the existing edge:1016819.jpeg

The rear of replacement edge, the fit could be better, but it's held up for 3+ years no problem:

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The screws I placed in the sidewall to help everything together:

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My tips and tails were delaminating as well because well... I'm rough on 'em, so I slapped some West System G-Flex Epoxy on them and they're solid as a rock. Who needs built-in metal tip/tail protectors when you've got West System G-Flex Epox:

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The point of my write-up is... West Systems G-Flex Epoxy can fix your skis.

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Bruhh these are thrashed! Shoot me a dm. I'll send you an old personal pair of used Gilsons in better condition than that. Just pay the shipping -Josh
 
I thought these were the skis in question from OP....post pics op! Offer still stands if I have some in better shape than yours

14341880:Quaggy said:
Hey OP, I was in the exact same situation my freshman year of college... Vishnus beat to shit, poor as a joke... But what I did have was some West System G-Flex Epoxy, an ACE Hardware within walking distance, and patience.

(Could utilize this website for all materials: https://www.tognar.com/edge-repair-ski-snowboard-steel/ though I recommend Irwin Quick Grips for clamps (or similar style), but perhaps: https://www.snowboardmaterials.com/index.php/materials/edges for your edges, they're imported from Germany and Austria, fancy!)

I had countless edge cracks so I replaced ~18 inches by cutting the broken edge with aviation snips, then cutting ~0.5cm (yeah, we're mixing imperial and metric units) into the width of the base, and then down the length to the other cut in the edge. I then peeled away the base material allowing me to pop the edge out. I had to cut a little bit of the base/wood down with a razor blade to allow the replacement edge to sit flush with the rest of the base but also deep enough into the width of the ski so the replacement edge is flush with the length of the ski.

I don't have pictures of the process but I did this in my dorm room with hand tools I had lying around or could borrow from the front desk. No need for power tools, it's a labor of love.

(Pictures don't do my repair justice)

The ski in question: (It looks a lot worse than it actually is. West System G-Flex Epoxy slides like butter (or your normal base material)).View attachment 1016817

Front of the replaced edge, damn near perfect taper into the existing edge:View attachment 1016819

The rear of replacement edge, the fit could be better, but it's held up for 3+ years no problem:

View attachment 1016821

The screws I placed in the sidewall to help everything together:

View attachment 1016823

My tips and tails were delaminating as well because well... I'm rough on 'em, so I slapped some West System G-Flex Epoxy on them and they're solid as a rock. Who needs built-in metal tip/tail protectors when you've got West System G-Flex Epox:

View attachment 1016824

The point of my write-up is... West Systems G-Flex Epoxy can fix your skis.

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14341911:GilsonSkis said:
Bruhh these are thrashed! Shoot me a dm. I'll send you an old personal pair of used Gilsons in better condition than that. Just pay the shipping -Josh
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I support this, I've seen his Vs since I'm buddies with him, yes indeed they are bad
 
Holy shit that is amazing. I thought I'd repaired skis far past the worth it point. This is dedication to refusing to buy new skis.

PS OP get new bindings, Pivot 15's are $305, Older Tyrolia Attacks $99, Marker Griffons $170, heck if you go to a ski shop and ask for old demo bindings you can usually get stuff for like $20 if they even charge you, sometimes they'll take beer instead.

14341880:Quaggy said:
The ski in question: (It looks a lot worse than it actually is. West System G-Flex Epoxy slides like butter (or your normal base material)).View attachment 1016817
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14341911:GilsonSkis said:
Bruhh these are thrashed! Shoot me a dm. I'll send you an old personal pair of used Gilsons in better condition than that. Just pay the shipping -Josh
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This makes me want to buy Gilson skis and why I love this website.
 
I got a pair of used griffons I got at thrift store for 5 bucks. Dear god man I get money is tight. But that set up is dangerous as fuck. Not worth your heath.

Also. Big props to gilson for the offer
 
14341911:GilsonSkis said:
Bruhh these are thrashed! Shoot me a dm. I'll send you an old personal pair of used Gilsons in better condition than that. Just pay the shipping -Josh
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Solid offer honestly a lot of folks probably have a trashed pair of back up back ups they could spare for the NS community
 
I came here to say one thing but you already called me out on it HAHA.

[tag=243306]@Quaggy[/tag] those might be the most fucked V’s I’ve ever seen… coming from someone who has the previous record probably. That repair is incredible.

[tag=267217]@GilsonSkis[/tag] youre a fucking legend for that.

[tag=182018]@270on420out[/tag] i like that solution too but wouldn’t the edge just re crack in a bunch of spots then fall out again or did your mini screws keep it in?
 
Also I have some pivot 12 toepieces I don’t use anymore, I can ship them out to you just pay me a couple bones for shipping?
 
Why don't you just go to the resort on say a crowded weekend around maybe lunch time and shop fir a new pair
 
I can venmo you for a 6 pack of PBR. That's about all the help I can offer though and Idk if that will help your skis.
 
Last year my front binding was broken so I told my self after teaching I would go home. Well I forgot and went off the 40 footer I remember watching my ski falling underneath me, somehow landed a 180 and didn't get hurt but my skiis were already drilled through to many times so I was stuck with rc4s the rest of season.

14341820:Poindexter.V2 said:
I know a lot of people whove gotten pretty hurt while "not skiing anything big, really" because their bindings didn't let go
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u sent a 40 ft 180 with one ski? i call cap

14342085:Lippamani said:
Last year my front binding was broken so I told my self after teaching I would go home. Well I forgot and went off the 40 footer I remember watching my ski falling underneath me, somehow landed a 180 and didn't get hurt but my skiis were already drilled through to many times so I was stuck with rc4s the rest of season.
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[tag=225826]@VISHNU[/tag] better start paying OP royalties for this free advertising

**This post was edited on Nov 7th 2021 at 8:00:23am
 
14341937:jnorrman said:
fixing the skis is one thing, they’re v’s they’ll be fine, but a torn acl or mcl is different
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Yeah agreed, if you think you can’t afford new bindings the hospital bills will be fun
 
topic:dietcoke.man said:
I'm a poor college kid and I can't afford new skis. I've got 3 year old vishnus with zero edge underfoot left, mad delamination, and I think the core inside the tail snapped (but the topsheet/base kinda holds it in place so it's okay I think??).

Anyway, does anyone have experience replacing an entire edge underfoot?

I know I could probably just epoxy literally the entire edge all along the ski like some people do (I've seen pics of ur V's Ryan lmao) but if that doesn't last this season I'm completely screwed.

Also, would it be wise to glue/epoxy some sort of metal bracket or wood to the ski where it snapped as a brace/splint so they don't come apart when I ride them?

I'm not too concerned about safety or anything (the pivot 18s mounted on them won't release even if I try no matter the din setting and both the metal toe-pieces are cracked and held back together with jb weld) and I can't really afford to be concerned with safety anyway so I'm literally open to doing anything as long as it holds my skis together.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. The struggle is very, very real.
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Sometimes you just need to kick them through the goal post of life!
 
14342086:Edude said:
u sent a 40 ft 180 with one ski? i call cap
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Spent ten min. Writing a reply that would prove I'm not a liar, but then I realized that I shouldn't care about some random dude on ns telling me I'm lying.
 
14341880:Quaggy said:
The point of my write-up is... West Systems G-Flex Epoxy can fix your skis.

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14341920:MaimHelp said:
I'm glad my meme made it into other people's hands
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Enlighten me on why West Systems G-Flex Epoxy is superior to the run of the mill hardware store epoxy. I usually just use the JB weld brand "clearweld" epoxy cuz it's free-dolla at home depot
 
It’s worked better for me than the like 3 other epoxy’s I’ve tried

its just extremely strong and easy to work with
 
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When you know you're a total "G".
 
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