Erik J Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I think I already know the answer but I have to ask. I know pictures aren't the best to truly judge but I'll ask anyway. Hopefully this link will work. Brand new Madd 170, full PTC tune, 13 days old when hit from behind by an out of control skier. We were the only two people on the widest trail at my mountain and the guy managed to hit me. http://tinypic.com/1qgwt3 I have a one board quiver - I'm desperate. I saved money from my second job this past summer to buy my dream board and a seasons pass for my wife and I. I'm just trying to figure out how to get my beautiful board back. Anybody ever have any luck getting broken equipment fixed by the guilty party? Any thoughts are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Doubtful it could be fixed. Ask him to pay for it. Maybe he has decent insurance that will pay you (like I do). Its worth a try. Try being nice about it at first, then threaten to be nasty if he is a pain in the a$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleaman Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Sorry about your luck. I hope the guys was apologetic if not, send him a summons If you are handy with clamps, vices and epoxy, you might be able to fix it. I might hold up for a few years or a few runs, no guarantees. is the base intact? If so, you might be able to cut the edge away and glue the sidewall back then replace the edge and glue and clamp everything back in. Here is a great link on base and edge repair Repair Not sure if this is the case with your board,but it might give you some ideas. Then send him the bill for your time at 100$/hr + tax:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 even if some wizard ski/board tech <i>could</i> fix it (which I doubt), it certainly looks like the board is totalled - enough so that you would be able to recover the cost of a replacement from the person who hit you. You *did* get their info, didn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I've gotta say that is done - no way I would trust that even if it was fixed by a pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Even though you have a deductable, it would take some of the pain out of it. In the lift line, offenders get the look, then the question, "Do you think you can pay for this board?" I woulda got his info or told him he was responsible. I wouldn't trust it repaired. That's brutal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Thanks for the link fleaman, though I doubt that I could fix it myself. The edge is actually punched in about a half inch. The top sheet is ripped about an inch into the board, also. The picture doesn't reveal all of the damage. I'm not sure about the core either, it flexes unevenly compared to the opposite side. I did get the guy's info (he even stated on the ski patrol report that he hit me - I checked). I am trying to approach this as nicely as possible with the guy. Sorry for the sob story. It's just a real kick in the a$$ to have waited and saved for as long as I did and then have it be destoyed by a completely out of control skier from Brooklyn - on rentals - with only the two of us on the widest trail at the mountain - while I was 3/4's down the hill already making short radius, very consistent turns - on my last run of the day - on a non holiday Monday, early afternoon- even after I checked uphill - and having picked up the board less than two weeks earlier. I am grateful that it was the board (kind of) and not my leg to take the brunt of it. Sorry for the rant. I haven't ridden in a week now from bruising and soreness and it's affecting my brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 he owes you a new board. period. Im gonna sell mine for what I paid for it. $530 plus shipping. no reason I should be out any $$ at all since I didnt ride it doesnt have the PTC tune tho...and the epoxy on the CF wing is pretty fckin sloppy but "it rides great!" is all I keep hearing. glad you didnt get hurt. email if you need a replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 What a heartbreak! I agree with everyone else: that person IS responsible. Along with the diplomatic, "nice" approach to get this resolved, I would be prompt as well - don't let it go stale! After time, this guy may want to avoid you, etc. You sacrificed, waited, saved, etc. for this ride - you need it replaced! After owning one of these dream rides for just a short while, I would have a VERY hard time having it taken away from me. Good luck Erik - keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 my condolences bro, i broke a board at the end of last season and wished that it wasnt my fault for doing somthing stupid. goold luck getting the gut to pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest temp Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Before you totally give up on the board contact Curt at Starting Gate in Bondsville Vermont (At Stratton) - If anyone can fix it he can - (802) 297 - 1213 He is also a great choice for tuning or more minor repairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleaman Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Originally posted by temp Before you totally give up on the board contact Curt at Starting Gate in Bondsville Vermont (At Stratton) - If anyone can fix it he can - (802) 297 - 1213 He is also a great choice for tuning or more minor repairs \ eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemcse Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Erik Sorry to hear the news I know you have been waiting for that thing for a while. I was looking forward to seeing you up there again on your new madd. Supringsingly it was uncrowded yesterday in the am and conditions were ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sic t 2 Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 So sorry to hear about this. You were so amped to get your new board. Stay positive about it. Maybe it can be repaired. Let an expert builder check it out first. What happened to your Donek? Is that gone already? I have a 157 Alp you can use for the rest of the season. I never ride it anymore and its perfect as I just use the Incline now. Only problem is your TD2's won't bolt to it. Creek carving conditions were good today. But it was crazy, nuts crowded. sic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirror70 Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 I say you should just cut off that part of the board and then you can be the only person in the world with a Madd 148 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtslalom Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Erik, Sorry dude. I don't think that damage is fixable. I had an Oxygen board with similar damage. Apoxy held it for about five runs then it just blew out again. I'm assuming this happened at Mountain Creek. You have to ALWAYS look uphill. No matter if you think you are totally alone, look up hill on each turn. The world is full of as*holes. Its to bad alot of them ride and ski at Mountain Creek. Maybe the one who hit you was half way cool but the fact of the matter is he hit you when it could have been avoided. Good luck dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemcse Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Erik So you dont have a board? What happened to your donek? If you sold it that blows. I have a couple of oxygen 170's that you can use until you can get a replacement (repair). I have seen some guys do some amazing edge repairs but looking at the photos I think you are looking for a miracle worker. I hate to keep bad mouthing Mtn creek. But it has seemed better since they opened up the rest of the mtn. Let me know Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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