How To P-Tex Repair Skis | The Ski Workshop

How To P-Tex Repair Skis | The Ski Workshop
Learning how to p-tex repair skis is an essential task as, although we always try to avoid them, at some point in your ski career you’ll no doubt hit a shark that will leave a gaping hole in the base of your best skis.
Not to worry, though. Remember that skis are tools for shredding the mountain and almost all damage is repairable with the right know how. For the seasoned skier a beaten up base is a sign they have been charging hard and getting after it.
So, with this in mind, here's our guide on how to p-tex repair skis. Looking for more info? Check our our full guide here: mpora.com/skiing/how-to-p-tex...
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[@thomasmedeiros5722]

When you light the P Tex candle use a metal scraper to catch the excess. You need to clean off the carbon on the metal scraper. This will help the clean P Tex bond. Tip the candle with the flame up an the carbon will run back so you can rub the candle on the metal scraper. You also should use a file to put a flat sharp edge on your scraper or use an electric edge sharpener. We use a Swix model. I also use a Scotch Brite pad to gently feather the edges of the P Tex so it is even with the base. If the gouge is deep you may have to put some epoxy in first if you can see the ski core. Then PTex over the epoxy. Keep the epoxy layer thin so there is space for the PTex. Base repair take time and practice.

[@chadridsdale9970]

Great video. Thank you

[@johnd3633]

Hello, great video, thank you. Do you recommend Ptex or just waxing over long scrapes that did go through the wax into the base a bit. I fear I've been Ptexing too much and loosing all of my base grooves. Thank you!