Does a scratch ruin a ski?

[Agobran]

Looking at this ski here

http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Slalom&postid=46707

 

And I'm wondering if that scratch on the bottom totally ruins the ski or not

 

[ballsohard]

I wouldn't ever buy a ski with a deep scratch like that

[Andre]

Pass.

That's not a scratch,that's almost a break...

Not the clearest pix but looks like we can see foam...

[lazzn]

A flex test may yield more information as to the ski's integrity.

[LeonL]

I don't think I'd buy it.

[Agobran]

ok thanks ill keep looking

[eleeski]

A scratch like that is purely cosmetic. The ski should perform well for years.

 

On second thought, that ski is shot. Send it to me for proper disposal.

 

Eric

[lazzn]

Also I'm pretty sure that's Siani Oliver selling it and if she was skiing on it for two months after scratching it and it hasn't broken yet I'd venture to bet it won't break because of that. A little resin and buffing and it would probably be fine. Do some negotiating

[BraceMaker]

I'd be more bothered by a scratch running transverse than longitudinal - even if it damaged the lamination it would not want to crack lengthwise.

 

For a scratch like that I would focus more on sealing it from water than trying to repair the running surface. Even just painting the crack with some thin epoxy and wiping it smooth would put my mind at ease.

[Horton]

@Agobran the seller is a known Connelly team member. I would trust her. If she says the ski is OK then it is OK.

[Brewski]

Chop carbon and a little resin fill and lightly sand. Good as new!

[Stevie Boy]

@Agobran Respect yourself and your body, why put it at risk, never buy sub standard equipment it is false economy, buy the best that you can afford.

[eleeski]

@Stevie Boy As an engineer and ski builder, there is damage that can compromise a ski. Team members have a pretty good feel for this as well. Cosmetic damage does not make a ski sub standard (except in looks). It is not insightful to stress over the cosmetics of a ski.

 

It's really irritating when people who ski with me put a towel down on the swim step to "protect" their ski. I always renew the finish of my skis in front of them - with 24 grit sandpaper.

 

Just ski!

 

Eric

[Chef23]

Given Horton's comments I might risk it given that he appears to know and trust the seller. Without that info I would have stayed away though.

[BraceMaker]

Bigger question isn't if it's safe, it is but the discount is kind of eh

[skibug]

yea...maybe $200.

[Chef23]

I think for about that money you could find a ski without a big scratch in the bottom.

[Stevie Boy]

@eleeski @$1800 - $2000 a pop I guess we will have to agree to disagree, for that money I do not want something scratched / banged up unneccessary, I tend to respect my personal belongings, I worked hard for them.

Obviously you have different values.

[eleeski]

@Stevie Boy The price on that ski is advertised at $500. That discount buys a lot of rides that will improve your skiing.

 

Only @MS wants a pristine old Monza. That ski will turn into yesterday's flash with no residual value way too soon. Ski it and enjoy it without stressing over something that won't affect the performance.

 

Eric

[slow]

More than I would pay. That’s a gouge not a scratch even if it’s repairable. What if you don’t like how it skis then what do you do with it.

[Stevie Boy]

So I have to ask, as stated in the advert, if the ski was her favourite and the defect does not affect the longevity nor performance.

Why is she selling it ?

[shansen345]

@Stevie Boy If it's a Connelly team member, she probably gets a new one every year. 2019 gear is almost out for many companies.

[The_MS]

@eleeski Monzas Rock