Gator Repair

[mikes781]

The gator has partially detached from my Arcteryx Sabre pants. Any ideas on what I can use to reattach them? I was thinking of an adhesive like aqua seal. Thanks.

 

[Jilly]

What's the warranty on those? Arcteryx may fix it.

 

[mikes781]

I’d have to look but I did have them altered. They were shortened and reattached, I also have two trips to Killington and one to Colorado coming up in the next few weeks and would prefer to to lose them for that period.

 

[Jilly]

The Ski Diva's had a contact, but she decided to retire. She actually did the warranty repairs for arcteryx and helly hansen.

If you've had work done, then more than likely they won't cover it. So you're going to need a local.

Next time, don't worry about the Gaiter, just get the outside shortened. Unless you needed to take a foot off.

 

[mikes781]

Was that Penny from Specialty Outdoor? That’s who I had do the work and I recall that she retired. Looking back at my emails with her she shortened them above the knee and didn’t modify the gators.

 

[Jilly]

Yes and then arcteryx may look after you. I'd let them know, that you want this done, but need the pants for a few more weeks. Send them pictures.

 

[Tom K.]

I also have two trips to Killington and one to Colorado coming up in the next few weeks

Don't get it fixed before the trip, thereby guaranteeing massive powder dumps.

Seriously, high-quality duct tape until you're back, then send them to Arc-whatever.

 

[mikes781]

Don't get it fixed before the trip, thereby guaranteeing massive powder dumps.

Seriously, high-quality duct tape until you're back, then send them to Arc-whatever.

Not seeing any powder next week in Killington, but hopefully when we get back there later next month or certainly steamboat in early March.

I thought about just throwing some gorilla tape on them to get me through the next six weeks. . Waiting to hear back from Arcteryx.

 

[Yo Momma]

I use Bainbridge Sail repair tape to fix my ski pants. Works great, flexes like nylon and comes in many colors.

Bainbridge Sail Repair Tape

This thinner repair tape can be used for repairing small rips or tears in your spinnaker. Clean the area of the repair thoroughly with fresh water and allow it to dry. Place the sail on a clean flat surface. Stick the tape to the area leaving plenty of ma

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[cantunamunch]

I use Bainbridge Sail repair tape to fix my ski pants. Works great, flexes like nylon and comes in many colors.

Of course, it's too cold for gators up there

 

[Slim]

Gear Aid tape is better than dutc tape, especially if you plan on removing it eventually. It doesn’t leave the glue reside that duct tape does.

 

[dovski]

So I went through the warranty process with Arc'Teryx recently on two pairs of Sabre AR pants at the same time. Through photos alone the approved a warranty replacement credit on one pair and said the second pair needs in person examination. I had to send in both pairs as they only issues the warranty credit once they have active tracking on the pants. For the pair they need to examine the warranty process can take as much as 5-6 weeks as they may decide to repair and return the item to me. So definitely worth seeing if they will give you credit off the photos, but would not send anything in expecting a quick turnaround if they are not.

 

[mikes781]

Thanks for the responses. I started a claim and submitted a few photos. They came back with a few questions and am waiting to here back from them. I’ll definitely wait until after the season is over to,send them in.

 

[Tricia]

I’d have to look but I did have them altered. They were shortened and reattached, I also have two trips to Killington and one to Colorado coming up in the next few weeks and would prefer to to lose them for that period.

There is technical cleaners in Truckee who also does repairs on stuff like that.
If you want a quick adhesive fix, use Noso Patches, which we have advertised here.

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I've used Gear tape in the past but Noso is way way better.

 

[Andy Mink]

Shoe Goo for the win. It sticks to everything and remains fairly flexible.

 

[dovski]

Hi All,

Just heard back from Arc'Teryx on my second pair of Sabre AR pants and they have issued me a full credit on them as they did not feel that a repair was feasible. Guess it is time to head back to the Outlet to sample their wears. They usually hold an end of season 40% off of the outlet price sale

 

[mikes781]

Arcteryx’s CS got back to me and asked me to send them in for repairs. I’ll use tape to get me through the end of the season and send them back in March. Thanks all.