Hi everyone - noob here, looking for some advice. I bought my first standup ski - a used '04 SJ. After scrubbing off some nastiness on the bottom, I discovered I got hosed - bought me a damaged ski! After getting over my disappointment that it doesn't look like I'll be riding/falling on my face anytime soon, I started looking for how to fix it. I've searched this forum for the past 3 days, and learned a ton. However, the only thread I've found regarding this particular problem is this one:
http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/4928
Only problem is, all it basically says is "yeah, we fixed it" - it doesn't go into any particulars. That said,
1) Should I even need to worry about fixing it right now, or should I go and see if it even leaks (or if I can even manage to ride it)? I know it needs to be fixed sooner or later, but seeing how the crack is behind the bulkhead, I'd have to cut out the tray and defoam to see if it's cracked all the way through, right?
2) Any advice for fixing it once I do tear into it?
3) Any shops/riding groups/folks that know what the hell they're doing in the twin cities area of MN?
Finally, I'd like to thank all of you folks out there sharing your wisdom on x-h2o. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment, but I'm glad to have found this epicenter of knowledge.
*cue holding of hands and singing of kumbaya*
http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/4928
Only problem is, all it basically says is "yeah, we fixed it" - it doesn't go into any particulars. That said,
1) Should I even need to worry about fixing it right now, or should I go and see if it even leaks (or if I can even manage to ride it)? I know it needs to be fixed sooner or later, but seeing how the crack is behind the bulkhead, I'd have to cut out the tray and defoam to see if it's cracked all the way through, right?
2) Any advice for fixing it once I do tear into it?
3) Any shops/riding groups/folks that know what the hell they're doing in the twin cities area of MN?
Finally, I'd like to thank all of you folks out there sharing your wisdom on x-h2o. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment, but I'm glad to have found this epicenter of knowledge.
*cue holding of hands and singing of kumbaya*