A break in the ptex sidewall.

For discussions related to ski/snowboard construction/design methods and techniques.

Moderators: Head Monkey, kelvin, bigKam, skidesmond, chrismp

Post Reply
gketcham
Posts: 103
Joined: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:28 pm

A break in the ptex sidewall.

Post by gketcham »

Are there downfalls to having two pieces of shorter ptex sidewall on one side of a ski. Or will that create a bad failing point? I have lots of small lengths of ptex sidewall. Just curious if I can get them fastened to each other to make a longer piece suitable for a longer ski.
twizzstyle
Posts: 2204
Joined: Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:25 pm
Location: Kenmore, Wa USA

Post by twizzstyle »

Shouldn't really be a problem. Of course ptex is always difficult to bond to, and ptex-to-ptex will be even harder, but if its just a vertical spot to connect a few pieces, it shouldn't really matter.
gozaimaas
Posts: 663
Joined: Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:17 am
Location: Nagano Japan

Post by gozaimaas »

If I was going to do that I would cut both the ends that are to be joined at 45 degrees and prelaminate them together. By doing the 45 degree cut you eliminate the potential for them to break apart when flexed.
doughboyshredder
Posts: 1354
Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:37 pm

Post by doughboyshredder »

no reason to pre laminate them.
Post Reply