Poster: A snowHead
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As the title suggests I've torn my ski pants at the bottom of the leg, the problem is that the tear is bigger than the waterproof patches you can buy.
Does anyone know where I could get larger patches or another DIY repair method? The tear is L shaped and about 10cm up and 4cm across
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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This is when the beauty of gaffer tape becomes all too clear.
Now available in black too.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I tried the gaffer while I was skiing and it just gradually peeled off
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Duct tape is the job. When you put on the tape make sure that the trousers is fully dry. Run a cigarette lighter over the tape for a few seconds to fuse it a wee bit into the fabrtic of the trousers. Works a treat - I know as I have tape on both my ski trousers and never have a problem with it falling off.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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5stitches, I spent over an hour this weekend carefully stitching an 'L' shaped tear in my ski pants. I tried duct tape too, but it didn't last and these ski pants are new this year so I don't want them to look worn out yet. If I'd known about this stuff I'd have bought some and saved myself the hassle.
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RachelQ, good tip - looks just the job for any number of things
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RachelQ, thanks - that's exactly what I was after
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There is a company up in Newcastle which carries out repairs - they came recommended by Lockwoods. They are called Tundra (www.tundra-repairs.co.uk) and they will repair whole panels and retape seams etc.
They did a new press stud for me a while ago and turned it round within a few days for just a few pounds.
Well worth a look
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Formerly known as .... 5stitches, ....... from henceforth the name is Tenacious..., "Tenacious Tape"...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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The tape - will it go inside or on the outside?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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demos, do both if you can.
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Had mine repaired by Lancashire sports repairs 01282 439109. Cost £35- much cheaper than a new pair of salopettes.
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