Graf OPS with foam core

[Leinad 0]

Hey guys I have a small dilemma with my OPS. I have a Graf G-force ( black with white flame decals on it if it helps)and the blade snapped in half yesterday. I cut the blade off to realize that the stick is full of foam, or at least I think it is. My question is: can I put a blade on it or the stick is no longer good anymore? I tried removing some of the foam and successfully removed about 2 1/2 inches of it. I'd like to know what to do now.

Thanks

[ponder 0]

On every broken OPS I've seen the foam is only in the blade and heel, there's actually foam going up the shaft? Weird. You could always get a long stick, put it in the top, and see how far the foam comes up.

[Leinad 0]

Yes there's foam going up the shaft and don't now whether it stops eventually or its really the entire shaft that is filled with foam. I dont know if I should just break off the foam and insert a blade or if anyone knows these stick well enough know if I cant put a blade.

[adam14 182]

There is foam throughout the whole stick, your only option would be to chisel out enough for a blade tenon to fit.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

I presume while you say it's a Graf G-Force, it's actually a Busch stick, isn't it?

If so, then yes. In fact, it's rather easy since it's a one piece (so no tenon to chisel out). The rub, however, is that it won't take a senior tapered blade. It will, however, take a junior (standard tenon) blade. Strange, I know (but I have 3 such busch shafts). I feel it's worth the minor effort.

Oh, and I still have a busch laser (by graf). Great puck feel.

[Leinad 0]

Yes it is a Busch stick. So my best choice is to chisel far enough to be able to insert a blade? Only a junior blade as well? Thats a bummer!

Thanks for the help guys !!