ski repair question

[gmcunni]

came across a cheap pair of skis that interest me. they are cheap because the tails are starting to delaminate. is it possible to repair something like this yourself? i'm not looking to return them to "like new" condition just want to get some mileage out of them as a second pair of skis for hard pack days.

not going to spend more than $50 on these but don't want to toss the $$ out the window either.

fwiw, volkl 5 stars, 168cm

 

[BeanoNYC]

fwiw, volkl 5 stars, 168cm

Actually that's very important.

I believe 5 stars are wood core, which means epoxy won't eat through (Foam core is another story). I would clean out the inside of the delam as much as possible. (Oyster Knife or Ice Pick) Get so SLOW SETTING epoxy and c-clamp them up in the boiler room for a few days.

You'll want an epoxy similar to the hysol on this page. (Scroll down)

 

[Hawkshot99]

Actually that's very important.

I believe 5 stars are wood core, which means epoxy won't eat through (Foam core is another story). I would clean out the inside of the delam as much as possible. (Oyster Knife or Ice Pick) Get so SLOW SETTING epoxy and c-clamp them up in the boiler room for a few days.

You'll want an epoxy similar to the hysol on this page. (Scroll down)

+1. We do this in the shop all the time.

 

[gmcunni]

thanks guys. if i can get the skis for a cheap price i'll make the investment.

 

[snoseek]

I bet because it's in the tail it will stay glued better than the middle.

 

[BeanoNYC]

Do they come with bindings?

 

[gmcunni]

Do they come with bindings?

yes, Marker Motion bindings.

 

[bigbog]

...terrific get...

Good project gmcunni.

 

[WoodCore]

Actually that's very important.

I believe 5 stars are wood core, which means epoxy won't eat through (Foam core is another story). I would clean out the inside of the delam as much as possible. (Oyster Knife or Ice Pick) Get so SLOW SETTING epoxy and c-clamp them up in the boiler room for a few days.

You'll want an epoxy similar to the hysol on this page. (Scroll down)

Volkl 5-stars do have a WoodCore as do most Volkl skis and the delamination in the tail is most likely only the top skin and easily repairable however check to make sure the ski is not bent as this might be the cause of the delam!

FYI, bent skis don't turn well at all!

 

[BeanoNYC]

yes, Marker Motion bindings.

Good...I believe that those are adjustable to your BSL without redrilling. I'll feel better when Hawkshot confirms. He's held my hand before on binding adjustment.

as do most Volkl skis

That's what I was thinking. I can't recall a Volkl that wasn't build like a tank with a wood core.

 

[Hawkshot99]

Good...I believe that those are adjustable to your BSL without redrilling. I'll feel better when Hawkshot confirms. He's held my hand before on binding adjustment.

If it is a system it can be done no drilling. I Was not a dealer of Vokle when the 5-star was the current model, and it has been way too long of a day to think straight, but I am pretty sure it is a simple adjustment.

 

[bvibert]

Let us know how it works out Gary. Sounds like it should be fairly simple to fix.