How Do You Repair A Gouged Ski?
You’ve just run your expensive new skis over a sharp rock. Are they ruined? Not at all. Experienced skiers know this is inevitable. Become skilled at this repair, and you’ll be in demand at ski cabins everywhere. This repair is best performed in a garage or basement with a cement floor, because hot P-Tex drippings can damage floors and carpets and cause fires. Step 1 Bring the damaged ski inside, where it can get warm. Dry it off. Allow it to warm up to room temperature. Step 2 Place the ski upside down across two sawhorses or chairs in a garage or basement. The more stable you can make the ski, the better. Try aligning the ski so that the tail end rests against a wall. Step 3 Inspect the gouge. Remove any embedded rocks or dirt. Using a sharp knife, trim any rough edges off the gouge until a smooth hole remains. Step 4 Ignite the end of a P-Tex candle. This can be done with a match but is much easier with a lighter. As the candle heats up, molten P-Tex will drip from the end of the ca
