Cheeterrrrrrrrr,
Yah, that’s what I mean. I’ve done them carrying the thickness too far back and they worked well anyway. I think I posted the fins on my 5-10 somewhere. 9x5’s. The board works great. Double foiled. Carried the thickness too far back on those, too, but I was getting better. Mike
Oh yea i forgot to mention that they were single foiled.
Smarrt cheater.
Cheeter,
The same applies with single foils, I believe. I didn’t post em.mike
Ohk guys. I have ordered the resin etc and hopefully will get it really soon. I am wanting to finish the board before a trip im doing up north for a while from new years onwards. I have already designed the spray im going to do onto the blank and glass over it. Hopefully will turn out well or it’ll kill the board :l
One question though, do you have tp clear coat paint before glassing over. I wouldnt think so but just asking.
Nice work man. But I was gonna say the same thing - have the trailing edges thin out more gradually. I would make that first layer of light plywood maybe a little more than half the length it is now, front to back, then equally space the next couple of layers.
And it’s not necessary to clearcoat before glassing.
Awsome. I was just checking. Also, is there any certain paint to use, like, will any damage the foam etc.
Im going to use 6oz cloth all round with deck patches too.
so i have almost finished the board. Hot coated both sides now. only thing is… i forgot to drill leash plug hole and put it in before hotcoating top. so do you rekon i should drill through the glass and then do it as normal or another way.
I’d love to not have a leash plug but then i’d have no leash and i dont think i want that as im gonna try this in all manners of size 
nice fish…don’t mess it up by putting in a leash plug. do a fiberglass leash loop…comin’ right up outta the butt crack. keep that clean look.
i thought about that but it looks hard as and i dont wann rek it. they do look absolutely awsome though.
i’d not bother with a leash but can you in N.Z buy those stick on “ofishel” leash attachments? thed be easy and i’ve heard they work.
i;ve heard of them through the net but i’ve never seen them in nz.
my aussie .02…
holesaw in a legrope plug mate .
You won’t pull it out , crack it , or have it lift off .
Strength not cosmetics.
like I say , that’s just my .02, based on having done both of the latter on other boards I DIDN’T put a plug in.
cheers Chris !
ben
Cheeter,
I usually put my leash cups in after I’ve ridden the board a couple of times(fishes and other small wave boards). No problem putting it in after the hot coat. I sand it down real well and laminate a circle of fiberglass over the plug. After taping in off, of course. Leash loops do look really cool as Soulstice mentioned and they are strong in my experience. Some of my boards don’t have a leash attachment. I don’t ride them at board eating spots or big crowds. If I think I need a chord I grab another board. Can’t see your fish yet cuz this machine is acting like a Dick. Your Stokkkkkkkkkked! Mike
i thought about that but it looks hard as and i dont wann rek it. they do look absolutely awsome though.
MUCH easier than you’d think…less hassle than putting in a leash cup, IMHO.
Howzit cheater 5, If it’s just a regular leash plug you put it in after the hot coat before sanding any ways so you are on the right track. Aloha,Kokua
sweet as then i’ll just put in the plug .
cheers guys.
good choice mate …
“leash cups” [legrope plugs ] = 5 seconds with a router or hole saw .
resin loops = ages fartarsing around and getting the resin and rovings crap all over you . And if it cracks , you’re screwed …start the whole process again ?? …forget it ! Why make things complicated for yourself ?
Keep it simple …less stress , time spent , and hassle that way !
cheers !
ben
yea thats how i figured it. I got my dad to help me sand the top coat today. its getting reeeaal smooth aye. Cant wait to have it all sanded and ready for surf
got photos of it sanded please , Chris ?
[I enjoy seeing the transformation when it is filler / glosscoated !]
cheers !
ben
p.s. - I’m loving the mal I made , in the small early morning offshores surf we are getting at the moment !!
thats awsome chip. the fish doesnt have a gloss coat its just a sanded hot coat. its almost mirror like though ( or soon will be)