Bent pilot ski

[Kevin M]

I had a little mishap on yesterday's ride! Missed the tree, but bent my left ski up about 60 degrees! I stood on one end and my brother bounced on the other and its better, but not perfect. Anyone had any experience straightening a bent pilot ski? Both stiffening ribs now have a kink in them. Was thinking about using a heat gun to re-shape, and maybe add an aluminum strap across the kink. I know plastic is usually only good for one bend. But hoping to hear some positive experiences and save the $$$.

 

[Ultrasauras]

bent pilot

I stuffed mine in the ditch in the spring and the ski tip was touching the upper ball joint. I left it in the warm shop with a little weight on the end and it straighted right out.

 

[eddy]

Bent Ski

Put it in the tub with 180 degree water and let it soak overnight. All better in the morning!