How to Fix Cracks Around a Snowboard Edge

At the end of a heavy snowboarding season, you may see some cracks start to appear around the edges of your snowboard. Your board is especially susceptible to cracks if you have been rail sliding. Cracks and dents can not only impair the performance of a board, but if left untreated they can lead to rotting of the core. If you find some cracks on your board, you can fix them yourself using a few basic tools and save yourself the money of having to buy a new snowboard.

Things You'll Need

  • Hammer
  • Flathead screwdriver
  • Vise grip
  • Finish nails
  • Flexible epoxy
  • Small stick
  • Hair dryer
  • C clamp
  • 2 snowboard wax scrapers
  • Fine-grit sandpaper
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lay the snowboard flat on the ground and look for bent edges. If the edge is bent, place the end of the screwdriver on the bend and pound the other end with the hammer. Keep working on the edge in this manner until the edge is bent back into shape.

    • 2

      Place the snowboard in a dry, warm room for two days. This will allow it to dry out completely and prevent the core from rotting after the edge is repaired.

    • 3

      Identify the edge crack you wish to fix first, if there is more than one. Place the snowboard inside the vise so that this edge is facing upward.

    • 4

      Stick the nails into the crack. These are to hold the plastic between the plastic outside and the core open so that you can apply the epoxy.

    • 5

      Mix the epoxy according to the directions on the container if it requires mixing. Use a small stick to spread a large dollop of epoxy along the crack.

    • 6

      Turn on the hair dryer and melt the epoxy. Aim it at the crack and along both the top and the base of the board. Keep applying heat until you can no longer see the epoxy bubbling. If you see the plastic of the board begin to melt, turn the hair dryer off.

    • 7

      Place the two wax scrapers on either side of the crack. You can also use flat pieces of sheet metal or wood. Screw the C clamp tight over the scrapers. Use two clamps if you are fixing a large crack. The clamp should be tight, but not so tight that you can see the board warping.

    • 8

      Leave the board in the vise with the clamps on overnight, or for the period that it takes the epoxy to dry as recommended on the container.

    • 9

      Remove the clamps and scrapers from the board. Rub the sandpaper over the edge until there is no excessive epoxy.