How To Fix A Snowboard Part 1
Snowboard conditions are getting better but there are rocks out there that can damage your ride. This snowboard tutorial will give tips on How To Repair Core Shots. You’ll want to fix core shots soon because water will get into your base and can ruin your board. Follow us by subscribing on YouTube to get all our new videos & tips. Flowing Freeride will teach how to pick the right snowboard gear best for you and drills to improve your skills. You’ll have access to all our snowboard tutorials when you sign up that cover every step and feedback from your coach. We also have some free snowboard videos to prepare for snowboard safety on our YouTube Page. I recommend watching these snowboard videos; Building Rhythm, Advanced Snowboarding Getting Air, Snowboard Bumpy Terrain, Snake Course, Snowboard Dynamic Flex & Extend, Advance Snowboard Lesson: Dropping Cliffs, Snowboarding Off Piste, Snowboarding Chutes, Snowboard Lesson Navigating Trees & Obstacles, Active Passive Absorption, Funnel Turns For Navigating Obstacles & Snowboarding Moguls.
Most snowboards have wood in the core or other materials similar to wood. When wood gets wet it expands and can deteriorate. If your base expands the edges can come apart and then your snowboard is useless. When you get core shots you need to fix those right away. The board needs to be sealed correctly and water tight. Snowboard companies will not warranty your board if you damage it. Core shots will happen and you can fix them by yourself. It’s important to take good care of your ride so it lasts for many seasons. You can seal your board with different materials like p-tex and adhesives but keep that board sealed tight.
The main tools you’ll want to have are a razor knife, scrub pad, p-tex, iron, flame, and scrapers. If your core shot is really bad get some adhesive glue, scrap wood and clamps. You can also do a base weld, heating and pressuring in the core shot area. When I start working on my board I like to make sure it’s dry. If you can let the board sit for a day so it is dry. If you are trying to fix a board that has just come off the snow the board will be cold with water and snow. You want the board to be warm and dry so that the material can bond. That’s why most concrete and sealing jobs are done in the warmer weather. If you don’t get things dry the fix won’t hold and you’ll be doing it over.
Minor fixes can be done with just p-tex. I make sure to cut off any excess p-tex with a razor knife and scratch it up so the new p-tex has something to grab onto. I will scrub the area to give a better bond as well. Make sure to get the p-tex to burn blue. If there is too much oxygen the flame turns orange and carbon gets in the fix. Place the p-tex closer to the board to get that blue flame. You don’t want black carbon in the base. You can damage your board if you burn the base so be careful. If you don’t know what you’re doing watch Fixing Your Board Part 2 to help you get a better understanding.
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