Skiers Did You Know

Most skiers know, scratches and gouges impair maneuverability of skies. You can easily repair a small gouge in the plastic base of a downhill ski by using a polyethylene repair candle and a soldering iron or propane torch. However, if your skies have deep gouges that penetrate the core, have them fixed ar a ski repair shop.

Using a knife or old screw driver, remove all traces of wax and dirt. Then carefully heat the area around the gouge by passing a soft torch flame over it or by holding a soldering iron close to the area.

Once the plastic around the gouge is soft, use a torch or soldering iron to melt a polyethylene repair candle. Fill the gouge with candle drippings while keeping the whole area warm. Slightly overfill the gouge. Let the material cool and harden; use a flexible putty knife to scrape the patch flush with the base.
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