minor damage to board.. fix it?

[fredericp64]

Hey I bought myself a Nitro Pantera last week, took it out 3 times and it's already got some kewl battle-scars!!

I can see the wood underneath where the topsheet has been chipped. Would there be a potential for water to get inside?

Judging by the pics, would you say that I should p-tex it or just let it be??

I've removed the jagged parts (cut 'em off, should I use sand paper too?) to prevent further damage, but I'm wondering if that's enough..?

Thx!!


PICS: Snowboard pictures by fredericp64 - Photobucket

[banana420]

i have the same problem only five rides on my board too!!! what i learned, don't ride to close to your noob friends. Honestly sand it so it can't spread and keep chipping and put a little bit of epoxy on it and you will be good as new.

[maf05r6]

Sand it a little to get the rough edges off and put some epoxy on there. At least you won't fret over getting that first mark on it anymore.

[Bizzman]

haha dude that looks like u took out a railing, could be worse

[fredericp64]

Originally Posted by banana420

i have the same problem only five rides on my board too!!! what i learned, don't ride to close to your noob friends. Honestly sand it so it can't spread and keep chipping and put a little bit of epoxy on it and you will be good as new.

Thx for all the tips guys I really appreciate it!!

I've researched this on the forum and apparently marine epoxy is the best stuff.

I went to home depot and this is all they had:

LePage - LePage Marine Epoxy - 10-00397-0 - Home Depot Canada

It says it's good up to -23. Which is kinda shit considering I'm from Montreal and it can get colder than that on the slopes.

Also its setting time seems pretty low (60 mins). I was looking for something that took like all week to cure. It's a 2 part epoxy tube, so I'm assuming it'll work. Will it do?


As for the sandpaper, you guys recommend what? I bought 180 grit.

thx!!

minor damage? three days riding?? goddam i hope this doesnt happen to my board i just drop 5 bills on...was this your fault cuz that looks like a nasty fuck up

Originally Posted by WeRunDp

minor damage? three days riding?? goddam i hope this doesnt happen to my board i just drop 5 bills on...was this your fault cuz that looks like a nasty fuck up

Shit marks like that are nothing more then an eye-sore, and usually a top layer blemish like that is from some greenhorn going a bit faster then they can control.

[wrathfuldeity]

Hey girls, get over it...idk but sanding might help to prevent slivers while humpin it at night under your snuggie.

but if concerned about a water delam issue, use mcnett aqualseal or a softer flexible epoxy