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Delam Questions

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#1 ·
Here are some pics of my 2011 T. Rice 153. It appears that there is some separation near the front binding, causing the edge to deviate slightly from the normal camber profile. The base also seems lower in that small portion of the board, probablydue to the raised edge? Anyways, for those of you with more experience than I, is this fully repairable? If so, what would be the best fix?
I have other boards to ride, but my wife and teenage daughter both enjoy this board occasionally so it would be nice to get this taken care of.
Thanks in advance!
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#6 ·
Hi, please describe the dip that you are referring to. Do you mean the edge dips inwards towards the core and topsheet?

Let me explain why I ask. Delams in that area almost always happen for one of two reasons.

1. The edge took a whack (or the opposite edge did). The energy from a hit can separate the laminates. At times this occurs as transferred energy damage from a whack to the opposite edge. An indent of the edge is a sign that this has occurred. A raised section of base or a base ridge that runs parallel to the impacted edge is an absolute indicator of such an impact.

2. The deck has given way due to normal flex (that would be a construction defect - and will typically occur when the board is new/relatively new) or extreme overflexing (can openers, catastrophes, etc.)
 
#12 ·
I see,

Sometimes pressure from being under point loaded weight (cargo bay) will dent a base like that in a small area and fracture the sidewall. Is the edge dented inwards at all (towards the opposite edge and sidewall)?
 
#13 ·
I don't see any dents inward on the edge or sidewall, basically all I see is the spot where there is the slight delam, and at that precise spot the edge is also higher than the base. At the delam spot it almost looks like water had seeped in and then frozen, causing expansion and a slight swelling of the edge in that 2 inch area of the board.
 
#14 ·
My online diagnostics have hit their limit :)

Hard to tell on this one without seeing it. It does look and sound relatively minor. Have you ridden it since you noticed this. Does the flex feel odd? That might indicate a cracked core. If not, fill with epoxy and ride that puppy.
 
#15 ·
Yeah, I really appreciate it. In looking at it, it doesn't appear to be deep, however, I haven't ridden it this season. I was just waxing it when I noticed. Is it possible that clamping down will correct the edge alignment? I've never really done a repair of this nature to a snowboard. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
 
#17 ·
Bringing it to a shop is a great idea. They will feel it, flex it and let you know with certainty what is going on. If it is a minor sidewall gap you can repair it yourself. If it is a major structural delam, those rarely get fixed in any meaningful way. You likely will end up with the same course of action for either of those. Possibly this is a defect as well. They can advise on that.
 
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