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The Ski Base Repair Gun

Nathan Sanches

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The Problem

  • Ski bases are easy to damage
  • Repairing ski bases is currently a tedious and potentially dangerous process

https://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=102157

https://www.ellis-brigham.com/news-and-blogs/how-to-repair-your-ski-base

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Current Repair Process

  • Tedious, expensive, and potentially dangerous
  • Some other processes exist, but are expensive and not widely used

https://www.shop-raze-cat.com/ski-snowboard-base-repair-tool.html

https://skirepair.co.uk/products/p-tex-black-ski-snowboard-repair-candles-10-stick-pack

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My Idea: The Ski Base Repair Gun

  • Hot Glue Gun modified to fit sticks of base material
  • Simple attachment to the glue intake
  • Could be machined or 3-D Printed
  • Carefully releases base material exactly where needed

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Why Is It A Good Idea?

  • Significantly safer than traditional base-repair method
  • Cheaper than similar repair gun prototypes
  • Proven to work through testing
  • Environmentally friendly compared to traditional method

https://www.fall-line.co.uk/how-to-repairing-your-ski-bases-an-easy-guide/entretien-7/

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Business Model

  • Can be sold to both ski shops and DIY consumers
  • Easy and affordable access
  • Safer to do at home
  • Reduces price of shop repairs

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https://www.wikihow.com/Repair-Gouges-in-a-Ski%27s-Base

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Next Steps

  • Create and test a prototype intake attachment
  • Reach out to major ski technology companies
  • Potential future improvement: glue gun nozzle

https://adtech-hotmelt.com/collections/nozzle-accessories

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Closing & Thank You’s

For their help and support in this project, I’d like to thank:

  • Chris Benshoof
  • Isaac Hendrickson, Caedon Ott and Zak Lanis
  • My family