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Junk or repairable - K2 Rictor 90 XTi
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

On my last trip I seem to have developed a rather severe crack in my ski.

It seems to be right through the core/top sheet but not through the edge/base. Light pressure on the front of the ski can open up the crack.

What are peoples opinions on whether it's worth repairing or not? I'm a competent DIYer and have made GRP canoe repairs and CFRP parts from scratch before but never attempted a ski repair (never needed to...). If there're thoughts it's salvageable professionally i'd certainly consider that too. The rest of the ski is in great condition.

Basically, should I bother at all or just sort a new ski? See below for photos:









Thanks, Ben
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

I've fixed a fair few delaminations in my time as a ski man, that is more a breakage and probably terminal.......
Have a go by all means with some super strength epoxy, open the crack right up and work the epoxy in, but make sure to give it a good testing before you ski on it, you should be able to stand on the tip when the ski's flat on the floor or it's probably not strong enough.......
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

They're toast!
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If Jon says they are toast then it's game over. Sad
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Looks like its gone straight through the wood and all layers, and is just hanging together on the ptex base. I think the only thing to salvage is the bindings.
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Thanks for the replies guys, looks like I'm in the market for a new set...

Any recommendations for replacement? I ski a couple of weeks per year, always try to get to some lift served off-piste but most skiing is done on-piste.
I've been looking into the Salomon QST92/99's, skied a set of Q98's last year for an afternoon and enjoyed them.
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