Ive got a legit topsheet crack. Repairable? - Snowboarding Forum

PrimeTimeTSA · 02-21-2013, 09:27 AM

Picked up a custom x that has some damage to the topsheet and edge. I know the edge can be fixed, but level with me and let me know how bad you think the crack is, and if its repairable? Anyone have a crack like mine and get it repaired? Howd the finished product come out?

The crack looks bad, and sounds bad when you flex the board, but looking at it from the edge, it seems as if its just the topsheet thats damaged.

Here are pics...

Basti · 02-21-2013, 09:39 AM

Sorry to bring the bad news but that board is done.

walove · 02-21-2013, 09:42 AM

have you ever wanted a retro style one ended board?

the core is cracked, not repairable

dubstatic · 02-21-2013, 09:44 AM

hope that was free

PrimeTimeTSA · 02-21-2013, 09:53 AM

i was under the impression that the core was the yellow material in the middle? Guess not huh? So not even an epoxy job would fix? I got it close to free yes

PrimeTimeTSA · 02-21-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by walove

have you ever wanted a retro style one ended board?

the core is cracked, not repairable

What do you look for to make the judgement that the core is cracked and not repairable? Just trying to get a clear idea of whats going on here

racer357 · 02-21-2013, 10:29 AM

Where that crack is and the physics involved in creating it, the inner core has to be damaged. It is unavoidable.

The board had to be felxed severely to crack the top sheet like that.

Extremo · 02-21-2013, 11:06 AM

I'd bring it to the shop and they'll epoxy and press it for a small fee.

The only problems you'll have with it is the boards effective edge won't be as aggressive because it's flex has been compromised.

But unless you're sending it 50mph+ You shouldn't have a problem cruising on it.

Get your money's worth out of it and look for a new one.

walove · 02-21-2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrimeTimeTSA

What do you look for to make the judgement that the core is cracked and not repairable? Just trying to get a clear idea of whats going on here

There isn't that much core out at the tip maybe 1/8th inch. The way the crack goes all the way across. More important than the core being cracked is that the top sheet of fiberglass is cracked. Putting epoxy in there want do much, it would be like cutting a 2x4 in half then glueing it back together.

Extremo · 02-21-2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walove

There isn't that much core out at the tip maybe 1/8th inch. The way the crack goes all the way across. More important than the core being cracked is that the top sheet of fiberglass is cracked. Putting epoxy in there want do much, it would be like cutting a 2x4 in half then glueing it back together.

This is true. The fiberglass topsheet is what adds strength to the tips, not so much the core. But the board is still ridable when it gets re-epoxied. You just can't expect it to act like it did before it snapped.

02-21-2013, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
PrimeTimeTSA Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8	Ive got a legit topsheet crack. Repairable? Picked up a custom x that has some damage to the topsheet and edge. I know the edge can be fixed, but level with me and let me know how bad you think the crack is, and if its repairable? Anyone have a crack like mine and get it repaired? Howd the finished product come out? The crack looks bad, and sounds bad when you flex the board, but looking at it from the edge, it seems as if its just the topsheet thats damaged. Here are pics...

02-21-2013, 09:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Basti Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 446	Sorry to bring the bad news but that board is done. Last edited by Basti; 02-21-2013 at 09:42 AM.

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walove Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bozeman/Seattle Posts: 659	have you ever wanted a retro style one ended board? the core is cracked, not repairable __________________ SHRED HAPPENS

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02-21-2013, 09:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
dubstatic Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 54	hope that was free

02-21-2013, 09:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
PrimeTimeTSA Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8	i was under the impression that the core was the yellow material in the middle? Guess not huh? So not even an epoxy job would fix? I got it close to free yes

02-21-2013, 10:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
racer357 -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 307	Where that crack is and the physics involved in creating it, the inner core has to be damaged. It is unavoidable. The board had to be felxed severely to crack the top sheet like that.

02-21-2013, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,115	I'd bring it to the shop and they'll epoxy and press it for a small fee. The only problems you'll have with it is the boards effective edge won't be as aggressive because it's flex has been compromised. But unless you're sending it 50mph+ You shouldn't have a problem cruising on it. Get your money's worth out of it and look for a new one.