Method of producing a top layer

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of producing a top layer ( 10 ) constituting a layer ( 6 ) of a gliding device ( 1 ), which top layer ( 10 ) comprises an external face ( 18 ) and an internal face ( 24 ) directed towards a core ( 9 ) of the gliding device ( 1 ). The top layer ( 10 ) is provided with at least one hole ( 20 ) extending between the external face ( 18 ) and the internal face ( 24 ). Prior to making the hole ( 20 ) through the top layer ( 10 ), an adhesive layer ( 23 ) is applied to it on the internal face ( 24 ) facing away from the external face ( 18 ), at least in the region where the hole ( 20 ) is to be made, and the hole ( 20 ) is made jointly both through the top layer ( 10 ) and through the adhesive layer ( 23 ).

1 . A method of producing a top layer constituting a layer of a gliding device such as a ski or a snowboard, whereby the top layer comprises an external face and an internal face which can be directed towards a core of the gliding device and is provided with a plurality of holes extending between the external face and the internal face, wherein prior to making the plurality of holes in the top layer, an adhesive layer is applied to it on the internal face facing away from the external face, at least in the region where the plurality of holes are to be made, and the plurality of holes are made both through the top layer and through the adhesive layer jointly. 
     
     
         2 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one hole is made by a punching process. 
     
     
         3 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer is applied to the full surface of the entire internal face before making the at least one hole through the top layer and adhesive layer. 
     
     
         4 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising applying heat to activate the adhesive layer. 
     
     
         5 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising applying pressure to activate the adhesive layer. 
     
     
         6 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising placing another layer on the side of the top layer facing away from the external face and on the adhesive layer, to which the top layer is bonded by means of the adhesive layer. 
     
     
         7 . The method according to  claim 6 , wherein the other layer is made from a material of a different color from that of the top layer.