do this to your board everyone

Originally posted by carebear Anyone tried on a Sierra RC yet?  I need to hear some testimonial before I do this to my board.

I've done this to an older Sierra Crew (before Burton made them) and also an RC that I won. The RC already has a bit of a beveled edge to it, so it wasn't nearly as much work as it was on the older Crew.

Originally posted by firstcrack How far in should I file? Like 2 mm (approx. 1/16th in)? More....less? Going to do this to my Sierra stunt.

You'll know how far to go when you're going it.

interesting concept, might have to try it. thanks bud!

Thanks to the reviver of this thread.  Lots of chips on my board, so this interests me.

What type of materials can i use to file down the top sheet and smooth it out? and where can i get it from?

Originally posted by sdip12 What type of materials can i use to file down the top sheet and smooth it out? and where can i get it from?

Read the first post. Do you know what a file is?

Originally posted by ktown wow, whats a file? seriously?? that really boggles my mind how stupid some people are

It's a miracle people live as long as they do these days.

I mean come on, he answered his question himself. "What kind of file do I use" Common sense people...

Should I do this to my 11 indoor..i feel like its been done at the factory cause it seems rather roundedish but idk...Do capita have chipping problems?

Originally posted by superorb Originally posted by aussnow Why dont manufacturers do this before selling off the board? Because it takes a lot of time, and time is money. If people harassed manufacturers enough about it they might start doing it. But think about it: if your board delams, you'll have to buy a new one right? Someone is going to get your money, just not the original board manufacturer.

they could set up a router or some other machine like a router and it would like 30 seconds

Originally posted by Flavboarder Originally posted by superorb Originally posted by aussnow Why dont manufacturers do this before selling off the board? Because it takes a lot of time, and time is money. If people harassed manufacturers enough about it they might start doing it. But think about it: if your board delams, you'll have to buy a new one right? Someone is going to get your money, just not the original board manufacturer. they could set up a router or some other machine like a router and it would like 30 seconds

Using a router!? Really?! A router?!  Or do U mean a dremel type tool?  I hope U don't me a router!!! that would F your board up!!!
And a dremel type rotary type tool would be too much as well.  This is not a speed thing.  U need to only take a little off, and any motorized tool is going to be waaaaaaay too much power for this job. This is a job for a file and sand paper.

Originally posted by andyc5315 Is there a good video on youtube of how to do this?

i havent read through this thread in a while.... but ill say this.
once youve gotten dings on your nose and tail, you generally know where to start and sto filing.
that said, just take the file and knock the edge off... i know if you read through the thread that several ppl have posted pics.... use your own judgement and handworking skillz. and if you didnt go back far enough, you can always come back with the file to redo it....

GUTH is the man. I bought a board from him and he already did this.

Originally posted by Flavboarder Originally posted by superorb Originally posted by aussnow Why dont manufacturers do this before selling off the board? Because it takes a lot of time, and time is money. If people harassed manufacturers enough about it they might start doing it. But think about it: if your board delams, you'll have to buy a new one right? Someone is going to get your money, just not the original board manufacturer. they could set up a router or some other machine like a router and it would take like 30 seconds

a lot of boards come like this. I bought the Ride OMG last season and already had the edges filed off from the factory.

I've seen more of an angle on the edges, but nothing actually filed on new boards.

This is a great idea to keep the board looking great. I wish I had done this with my boards back in the day, it may have prolonged the life of them. I will definitely do this in the future.

Originally posted by basiccableskiing15 hey guys i was wondering if i could do this to my skis, thanks.

why couldn't you?

Originally posted by basiccableskiing15 hey guys i was wondering if i could do this to my skis, thanks.

Originally posted by basiccableskiing15 okay thanks, i didnt know if the topsheets were different or anything

I gotta do this now.  Took my 8 year old up for the first time today and I gotta pull her around when she gets to close to the trees.  Looked at my board and I got a huge gash from her now :(  

Originally posted by Foodle

looks pretty sick. the color scheme with the white outline.


I've heard about this a while back but never got around to doing it to my board. i guess i'll give it a shot too.

Finally did this to my board and my daughters.  Didn't take as long as I thought it would, and is not as noticeable as I thought it would be.  Running my fingers over the edge I can immediatly tell it is going to make a difference!  Can't wait to go up again to see how well it helps.

I've already got some gashes... )= i read this while back too.. didn't get around to doing it or just totally forgot about it..

^ yah some pics would be great!

This is amazingly helpful. I wish I found this earlier because I already have a chip in my nose of the board.