How to P-Tex a Ski or Snowboard

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This video Gary shows you how to ptex (p-tex) a ski or snowboard. With tips on how to minimize soot and other helpful hints.
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@adupuncture 5 лет назад

Bro...Bob Ross of P-Tex. Thanks, Gary!

@snowboardingking8 8 лет назад

wow and he did it all with his eyes closed!

@captieye 7 лет назад

snowboardingking8 holy shit you are right.

@specialksplaytime2385 6 лет назад

Lmao!!

@alexterrel9594 6 лет назад

stoner life aint easy

@boyanlilov2531 4 года назад

:D:D:D:D:D:D

@tyrbtitbeyew6weqhdndxxmdmm869 3 года назад

@@captieye uýaie

@MelodyMaker 5 лет назад

Thanks Gary. Nice refresher after having not done this in years.

@Sub.zero.111 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips I’m just getting into repairing my own snowboards yew! 🤙🏼

@TheHELMski 2 года назад

Glad you liked it.

@snowjunkie2121 10 месяцев назад

very educational for what I am about to do to my board

@nicodemus1828384 8 месяцев назад

Very informative, thanks!

@sydrider6023 Год назад

Nicely done vid!

@skahww1036 3 года назад

how important is fixing those scratches/holes? Will I notice them while riding? My new board (jones flagship) already has a hole/scratch (not too big tho) and I dont know if I should already fix it or just keep it.

@ChristianRunsNY 2 года назад

Depends on how deep they are.

@donaldfiesta8666 5 лет назад

Try gently blowing on the flame to control the burn to a small blue flame.

@DJFreedom72 3 года назад

Great video! I would put 150 grit sandpaper on block of wood then sandpaper with water to even out the base.

@garyhohl2206 3 года назад

I really don't know, I've never tried that.

@kevind3063 4 года назад

Curious why you wouldn't want the ptex to run rather than drip? I always figured you wanted to let it continuously run while applying, almost like welding.

@TheHELMski 4 года назад

2 reasons. 1) You end up having to hold the p-tex stik closer to the base and therefore heat the base material up better resulting a better bond. 2) Since the p-tex stick is closer to the base, it burns with less carbon build-up.

@kevind3063 4 года назад

@@TheHELMski I get that, you talked about it dripping in. Why not hold it to the height where it continuously lays down without the build-up? Like welding, you don't drop welds on, you continuously lay a stream down.

@qwertyuiopasdfgh9328 Год назад

@@kevind3063 if you run it in continuously you do not give the base enough time to heat up from the ptex stick. if you drip it in, each segment you drip in has been heated a bit before the ptex hits the base. also, i understand the welding analogy but it doesnt really matter how it looks because youre going to scrape it, grind it and wax it after anyway.

@chrisshoff8094 8 лет назад

how long do you let the PTEX dry before you scrap it off?

@sonjavanstraten5120 6 лет назад

Chris Shoff until it is not hot any more, like 10-20 min

@BMJAUDI 4 года назад

Thanks for the video! Very helpful

@garyhohl 6 лет назад

I don’t know everything and would love to hear your technique.

@Peacekpr4 3 года назад

This is a legitimate question, do those small scratches need ptex repairing? I usually wax over small scratches. Thank you for the video

@jacksontaunton1857 3 года назад

Not really, the small ones can be covered with wax or at a shop they will take them out with a tune up

@qwertyuiopasdfgh9328 Год назад

yeah, those scratches were pretty superficial. i save ptex for bigger gashes.

@Joachimcarels 6 лет назад

In your video you talk about building up the p-Tex for deeper holes or scrapes. When I do that it always cracks when it cools. Is there a way to build up the p-Tex with out it cracking? That is, without using a p-Tex gun?

@TheHELMski 4 года назад

One way is to drip in the p-tex then quickly press it down with a metal scraper, Press hard. Make sure you have a thick glove on your hand so you don't burn it!

@trolldesmontagnes8426 2 года назад

@@TheHELMski hello, I really appreciate your video. Do you know what is responsible of the cracking (I'm french I would call it bubbling) ? Sometimes I think it's caused by water stuck inside, but I don't really know. Thx

@mindovermachine9501 Год назад

@@trolldesmontagnes8426 As the ptex cools, it contracts. The cracks are the result of thermal stresses. To reduce the likelihood of the repair cracking you can try the following. 1.) Heat the base with a hairdryer, before the repair. 2.) Apply and mold the ptex using a soldering iron.

@germanylicious 5 лет назад

Do you have to remove the wax prior? How can I tell how much wax is still on it?

@chrissturgeon1571 5 лет назад

Yes. it won't stick it it's put on over wax. Use a citrus base cleaner and a texture pad, let the chemical do the work! Let the cleaner dry for 30 min before melting in the ptex candle.

@itsnathan_yt9102 2 года назад

i have a problem when i scrape it with a metal scraper i get bunch of tiny scrarthes

@TheHELMski 2 года назад

Have you made sure that your scraper has smooth. Usually filing your scraper with a mill bastard file will sharpen it and made it smooth enough.

@renellelhuillier2972 5 лет назад

Does it matter if it is a nordic or Alpine ski?

@chrissturgeon1571 5 лет назад

Nope, not at all. Sintered vs extruded base is the only factor.

@scottstanley4981 4 года назад

Is this what is called a P-Tex candle or is this just a stick of raw P-Tex?

@TheHELMski 4 года назад

p-tex candle

@maxraj14 3 года назад

Nice

@andrei0588 8 лет назад

that material must be melt not burned.

@TheHELMski 6 лет назад

YEEEAH

@Alarix246 3 года назад

Why cannot these sticks be fed through the heat glue gun?

@guitaro 2 года назад

They make p-tex guns. They are the right temperature and the tip is shaped to help spread the p-tex into the damaged area.

@TheHELMski 2 года назад

Generally glue guns are not hot enough. There are extrusion guns made specifically for p-tex. They cost around $200.

@swampdweller5 7 лет назад

Great video! Thank you

@muntusmaximus 5 лет назад

Sure enough that ptex on the skin, burns, blisters and eventually leaves a pocket where your epidermis remembers covering

@Redneckeverything Год назад

Unfortunately this video show almost all the things you do not want to do. Not sure but I assume this is not a professional shop which makes it understandable. Applying p-tex when it is on fire, not pre-heating the base, scraping i stad of using a panzerfile, scraping the wrong way. The list goes on :/ But as a quick and dirty fix it will hold up a few days and get you through the holiday at least.

@pablovagnor 4 года назад

Bro. you must also weld.... Those are stacked dimes !!!!

@jeanmichelsabbah5827 5 лет назад

Les tiges plus fines font moins de charbon

@KaloqnBankov 6 лет назад

How would you fix a chip on the top of the skies?

@garyhohl 6 лет назад

Kaloyan Bankov I would put some 2 part epoxy in it.

@themonkeydoo3 6 лет назад

Why would you need to? The reasoning for cleaning up the bases is to help the ski slide better, really no point in making the tops pretty

@BayernLean 5 лет назад

You don’t want it getting worse and seperating. This could cause moisture to get into the ski and ruin it.

@tyrbtitbeyew6weqhdndxxmdmm869 3 года назад

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@davidhawkins9782 6 лет назад

I won't tell you how to get a clean burn with no carbon build up...its your video

@chipychawa33 6 лет назад

David Hawkins thank you!

@31acruz 5 лет назад

how long does it take to cool down? nobody wants to say, every video just says cool down. Be specific man, am I safe with 10 minutes, 15 minutes what? don't be afraid to give us a range.

@powdaskier1 5 лет назад

It means lay down the Ptex, switch to the other ski, go have a beer, and you should be good. If you touch the ptex area, it should not be any warmer than when you wax

@31acruz 5 лет назад

@@powdaskier1 still can't say a time can you? its like you are afraid the IRS will come after you, or lightening will strike you. lol grow some balls and commit my friend say: yes young grass hopper, its 7 minutes and 33 seconds... :D

@powdaskier1 5 лет назад

@@31acruz 1 hour

@trevorhoffman7889 5 лет назад

Lol, use common sense.

@aleclawrence8410 5 лет назад

let it rest no more than 1 minute

@tyrbtitbeyew6weqhdndxxmdmm869 3 года назад

Gse

@tyrbtitbeyew6weqhdndxxmdmm869 3 года назад

Twb

@grujenkins 3 года назад

WOW. I can't believe how many things he got wrong in doing such a simple task as ptexing a ski or snowboard in that amount of time. This is why we laugh at your job in the backshop. Easiest thing I'll say don't ever allow a yellow flame.

@larrywilderson7620 4 года назад

Umm yeah... And you do this for a living? Wow...

@Sick-o 5 лет назад

TIP TO TAIL BUD. TIP TO TAIL SCRAPING! Gosh, this made me cringe so hard. It was all good until you scraped the ski. Regardless, good video.

@heuuarnesen4473 5 лет назад

Noah Graff it doesnt matter tho, he is going to wax the ski afterwards, only then is it important tho scrape tip to tail

@bobl1769 3 года назад

A small repair can be done in either or both directions. The effect is insignificant. Holes need to be filled primarily to prevent water from getting into the core of the ski more than to decrease friction.