Are your skis falling apart? Saul will show you how simple it is to repair delaminated skis. Fix that peeling base or top sheet on your cross-country or alpine skis.
Thank you, sir😊. You took what I thought was going to be rocket science😭 and made it an extremely approachable event. Thank you for simplifying this & showing the step by step processes.🥳☮️
Thanks for the info. Had to laugh when I saw the ski you repaired is just like mine. Was out with my daughter, fell and most of the bottom delaminated. Will be following your advice for repair. The skis are probably 30 years old, so will be replacing them when sales come at end of season. But hoping I can get through this season.
So I ended up using Gorilla glue (as advised by someone witnessing me coming off the tracks that day) but I quickly realized that 7 small clamps were not enough to cover the entire half of the ski. Some quick thinking and your tip about using wax paper, I ended up using gaffer tape very tautly right around the ski. Worked! Now I have a serious amount to sand paper out of there though. I thank you for this very helpful video, mate.
Very good video of XC base regluing!! I have Karhu XC skis made in Canada that have also completely delaminates in storage! Karhu has been taken over by another company in Finland and they did not even reply to my email asking what glue to use!! I will try the 2 part epoxy, as I have done minor repairs like that before.
You might consider sticking some duct tape (masking tape) on the top visible side of the ski before you glue it and wrap it with the wax paper. That way it could/should be much easier to clean up the excessive glue by simply removing the duct tape from the ski. Not tested ;)
I have the EXACT same delaminated ski...which I am still using. But now that the base has delaminated itself exactly like that, except even further, I wonder if the price of the clamps, glue, gloves, sanding papers, working base might not outweigh the price of the skis.
A friend gave me ta pair of no wax XC skis that were stored in an attic with the bases completely delaminated. With the camber intact and no warping, they are probably worth fixing. My question to you is what type of epoxy did you use. Would you consider contact cement that used for counter tops as an alternative?
+Gus B Contact cement will not work. Any high quality Epoxy is best. If the entire base has delaminated it does not say much for the quality of the ski as this only happens as a result of manufacturing defects.
I will give the epoxy a try. The karhus skis were given to me so I do not have much to lose other than the cost of the epoxy. thanks for the information.
Hi Saul. I just discovered your videos, and they're excellent - thank you! I came across an older pair of Karhu Kodiak partial metal edge waxless cross country skis. They'r ein good shape, except that on one ski, the waxless base has cracked and delaminated right in the middle of the kick zone. In your video here, you mention if the base has fractured, it's a much more complicated repair. Are you able to elaborate on that? It seems like the same technique would be applied - that is, scuffing and re-gluing the base. Are there any other challenges or pitfalls I should be aware of? Thanks in advance! - Doug
I have (and have loved) that same pair of Trak 1400 skis. I fixed the same delamination at the tip several years ago, but now after storage in a garage with varying temperatures, the remainder of both skis has delaminated. Upon examination, it appears that the p-tex layer has shrunk; I pressed it down without epoxy, and now it doesn't reach the back end of the ski! Is this a problem with varying materials and the natural curve of the ski? It doesn't look like it's worth my time to attempt this repair. Can an entirely new base be applied to a vintage set of skis such as these?
@@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul ... is this what you are considering "regular 2-part epoxy" ... www.tapplastics.com/product/repair_products/adhesives_glues_sealants/two_ton_epoxy/280/1095?scid=scbplp11785&sc_intid=11785&msclkid=bdd4aba6fbe3109f32d3f45351245095&SC%20-%20Shopping%20-%20General&All%20Products
I doubt you will see this and not sure if you can even help me but my grandfather asked me if I could find out how to refinish some OLD fiberglass water skis. They are Kimball KGlass waterskis. They are pretty faded and scratched up. Can I just wet sand them to make the shine again? I don't know where to start and can't find info anywhere.
Thank you, sir😊. You took what I thought was going to be rocket science😭 and made it an extremely approachable event. Thank you for simplifying this & showing the step by step processes.🥳☮️
Great video. Very informative. Went through 20 videos of bad fixes before I found this one. Thanks for posting.
Glad it helped
Thanks for the info. Had to laugh when I saw the ski you repaired is just like mine. Was out with my daughter, fell and most of the bottom delaminated. Will be following your advice for repair. The skis are probably 30 years old, so will be replacing them when sales come at end of season. But hoping I can get through this season.
Excellent video! Exactly details how to fix a big problem with simple instructions.
Glad it was helpful!
So I ended up using Gorilla glue (as advised by someone witnessing me coming off the tracks that day) but I quickly realized that 7 small clamps were not enough to cover the entire half of the ski. Some quick thinking and your tip about using wax paper, I ended up using gaffer tape very tautly right around the ski. Worked! Now I have a serious amount to sand paper out of there though. I thank you for this very helpful video, mate.
Very good video of XC base regluing!! I have Karhu XC skis made in Canada that have also completely delaminates in storage! Karhu has been taken over by another company in Finland and they did not even reply to my email asking what glue to use!! I will try the 2 part epoxy, as I have done minor repairs like that before.
You might consider sticking some duct tape (masking tape) on the top visible side of the ski before you glue it and wrap it with the wax paper. That way it could/should be much easier to clean up the excessive glue by simply removing the duct tape from the ski. Not tested ;)
That's what masking tape originally is for.
Great video. Any additional steps or special care to be taken when there is a metal edge?
I have the EXACT same delaminated ski...which I am still using. But now that the base has delaminated itself exactly like that, except even further, I wonder if the price of the clamps, glue, gloves, sanding papers, working base might not outweigh the price of the skis.
A friend gave me ta pair of no wax XC skis that were stored in an attic with the bases completely delaminated. With the camber intact and no warping, they are probably worth fixing. My question to you is what type of epoxy did you use. Would you consider contact cement that used for counter tops as an alternative?
+Gus B Contact cement will not work. Any high quality Epoxy is best. If the entire base has delaminated it does not say much for the quality of the ski as this only happens as a result of manufacturing defects.
I will give the epoxy a try. The karhus skis were given to me so I do not have much to lose other than the cost of the epoxy. thanks for the information.
velotique I have the exact ski in this video and it has delaminated completely .
Hi Saul. I just discovered your videos, and they're excellent - thank you! I came across an older pair of Karhu Kodiak partial metal edge waxless cross country skis. They'r ein good shape, except that on one ski, the waxless base has cracked and delaminated right in the middle of the kick zone. In your video here, you mention if the base has fractured, it's a much more complicated repair. Are you able to elaborate on that? It seems like the same technique would be applied - that is, scuffing and re-gluing the base. Are there any other challenges or pitfalls I should be aware of? Thanks in advance! - Doug
Thank you. If the Base is in pieces it will be more difficult. If the structure of the ski is broken regluing the base wont fix it.
Hey. If the base is metal. Can thus process be used to fix it?
Metal layers are more difficult to addhear. More pressure and roughen the surface.
I have the exact same ski but about half of it delaminated. Thanks for the video
You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it informative.
Is this the same for snowboards?....I have delam on the bottom of my board.
Yes
I have (and have loved) that same pair of Trak 1400 skis. I fixed the same delamination at the tip several years ago, but now after storage in a garage with varying temperatures, the remainder of both skis has delaminated. Upon examination, it appears that the p-tex layer has shrunk; I pressed it down without epoxy, and now it doesn't reach the back end of the ski! Is this a problem with varying materials and the natural curve of the ski? It doesn't look like it's worth my time to attempt this repair. Can an entirely new base be applied to a vintage set of skis such as these?
From the information that you just shared, It is difficult for me to give you an answer. Sorry.
what epoxy do you recommend? a regular 2-ton, a flexible high peel strength, urethane, etc???
Regular 2 part epoxy.
@@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul ... is this what you are considering "regular 2-part epoxy" ... www.tapplastics.com/product/repair_products/adhesives_glues_sealants/two_ton_epoxy/280/1095?scid=scbplp11785&sc_intid=11785&msclkid=bdd4aba6fbe3109f32d3f45351245095&SC%20-%20Shopping%20-%20General&All%20Products
Yes.
Yeah I see what you mean about the quality of the ski but that ski was purchased in 1984.
Could this work on my snowboard?
Yes.
I doubt you will see this and not sure if you can even help me but my grandfather asked me if I could find out how to refinish some OLD fiberglass water skis. They are Kimball KGlass waterskis. They are pretty faded and scratched up. Can I just wet sand them to make the shine again? I don't know where to start and can't find info anywhere.
Sorry, I am not familiar with water ski construction.
malkovich
clamps from bottom to top.
Thank you for your suggestion.
Jesus Christ, time for new skis.