Soldering Iron Base Repair

While skiing or riding challenging terrain or sparse snow coverage, it's inevitable that your bases will get dinged. Core shots need to be sealed and protected, Gouges need to be filled to keep your bases running smooth.

The days of burning ptex candles are over. A weld is a far superior repair option. The use of a soldering iron and base welding materials is a quick, easy and more durable repair option for the DIYer.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• base
• repair
• core
• shot
• ski
• tuning
• and
• waxing
• snowboard
• weld
• pistol

[helicopter201]

Nice to see someone who has the right tools and doesn't half ass it.

How does that Skiform base structure tool work out?

Been eying the one at Tognar, was hoping with it would not need base grinds nearly as often.

cheers

[SlideWright]

@helicopter201 I take it you are referring to the SkiVisions Ski Base Flattener & Structuring Tool we sell at SlideWright? I can't recommend it enough for repair jobs and restructuring the repair area and bases in general. You can potential avoid base grinds entirely and tweak the structure relative to wet or dry snows very easily and quickly.

[SlideWright]

That's why we recommend that thin scratches in line with the ski are inconsequential and to not bother. Unless gouges are deep across the ski, you may be able to moderate them with structuring. If repairs get large, base section replacement with sintered material may be your best option to maintain even wax absorption.

[clansamana]

scraping from tail to nose. that's just bad form.

[SlideWright]

Less than ideal for base prep work, yes. Bad form, no. In this case it was for a better view for the camera position to remove excess metal grip. Subsequent and final steps removed any hairies that may or may not have been raised by directing work tip to tail.

[TheSkeptic100]

yea great vid, maybe slow down some of the comment boxes a bit ha.. where would you suggest looking for the metal grip and base welding material?

[SlideWright]

Thanks. In the effort to keep it concise I figured the viewer can simply pause the video as needed.

We sell ski and snowboard base repair, waxing and edge tuning supplies, including metal grip, the irons and the tools shown in this an our other videos.

[Sagina1999]

I can't agree more here. I have bought used skis that have had P-Tex candle dripped all over a few minor scratches for nothing. Now those areas do not take wax anymore. It's clear to see when you buff the ski! Any base repair prevents subsequent wax infiltration. One must know when it's needed, and when it's not. Because I know it going to be sealed at a repair anyway, I use metal grip only on my repairs. Candles drip to much junk way beyond what is needed. Be good.

[SlideWright]

You're welcome. Glad it helps.