So I broke the tail off my only board. I wiped out on a big wave and my board decided to keep going without the tail. Could I get it fixed? Is it even worth getting it fixed?
I’m a relatively new surfer, I started about 5 months ago, and so I don’t have that much control over my board yet. So I imagine if I do fix it that it is likely to happen again.
What do you guys think?
edit- I don’t know what that gibberish is at the top of my post and i can’t seem to delete it
yes you can save the board
just reattach the tail and use a couple layers of cloth on each side and you should be fine
you will loose alot of flex in the tail but since your a beginner it should matter too much
search the archives and you will find some ways to fix up the board
Why did it snap in that spot??? I know...think about it.....Ray
Man, its an easy fix but at the end of that day, that plug should have been off-set. you basically have no stringer between the leash and fin plugs.
is it fixed yet?
the one sd repairman did on
that other thread was a close
relative to your ding except
it was done with a car.
…ambrose…
right day with tools thats a
quick job…
and good pay too!
This.
Why do I get the feeling it’s a Chinese board? I’m curious to know what brand this thing is.
[quote="$1"] Why did it snap in that spot??? I know...think about it.....Ray [/quote]
3P Syndrom. (Poor Prior Planning)
No!!!!! Not the Threeps!!
It will get you everytime.
Sammy may be on to something here, although it could be a piece worker not thinking but just trying to get it done.
I sure wouldn’t drill my plug next to my my other plug. Off set plugs are to weak too. I would cap the top and bottom over the plugs. The weak tail needs all the help it can get. Thats a pretty old board right. I haven’t used one of those oldschool leash plugs in decades.
The board was bought about 6 years ago at this little surf shop players in manhatton beach. I don’t believe that its made in china but i can’t be sure. Haven’t gotten it fixed yet, i have just been borrowing a buddy’s board. How much do you think i could get it fixed at a surf shop or something? I haven’t really messed too much with surfboard repair except for a couple little dings.
What label does it have? That might be a clue.
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Yes...you can salvage the Surfboard...but....
You have to read this thread first.........
http://www2.swaylocks.com/forums/bottom-feeders-bad-hair-buckeled-boards-and-bad-ass-cars
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