Learn how to P-Tex/Base repair a ski or snowboard by Canadian National Team athlete Sam Mckeown.

• Identify common ski and snowboard damage
• Choose the right P-Tex and base repair materials
• Use the proper tools and techniques for a professional-quality repair
• Prevent future damage and extend the life of your equipment

Don't let a small repair sideline you this winter!

Materials Needed:  metal scraper, a stick of p-tex, lighter and an x-acto knife blade.

Steps to complete repair:

1. Use your x-acto knife blade to clean up any remaining base or other debris in the damaged area of your ski or snowboard
2. Take your lighter and stick of p-tex and heat the end of the p-tex until it holds the flame once on fire
3. Hold the stick of ptex above the damaged area of the ski or snowboard and drip the p-tex into the damaged area
4. Once you have dripped a sufficient amount of p-tex into the damaged area hold your metal scraper on top applying light pressure for 10 to 15 seconds
5. Once the 10 to 15 seconds has passed scrape away any remaining p-tex with your metal scraper