Can you fix pressure dings on a surfboard?

Asked by: Kendra Kay

Quick and Easy Surfboard Pressure Ding Repair: The quickest, easiest, one product solution is an epoxy putty stick, like JB Waterweld. This product comes in a small size, perfect for stashing in your board bag pocket. You can use it to fix any kind of surfboard- fiberglass, epoxy, composites, or wood.

What causes dings in surfboards?

There are a million and one ways for a board to get dinged. The most common types of surfboard damage involve heat & UV exposure, but obviously excessive pressure and force are a close second. You should try to treat your board like a delicate piece of fragile glass and soft foam because that’s essentially what it is.

Can surfboard dings be repaired?

There are excellent ding repair kits for polyurethane foam boards, and specially formulated UV curing resin for repairing epoxy and polyurethane surfboards. After you’ve applied the fiberglass and resin, expose it to sunlight to harden. Then reapply an additional coat of resin to fill in and create a smooth surface.

Are surfboard pressure dings normal?

We all know the feeling but don’t fret, pressure dents (even big ones) are normal to see even on epoxy boards. Pressure dents on the deck are caused by a few things. As their name describes, the constant pressure that your feet and knees produce onto the top of the board compresses the foam over time.

How do you stop a surfboard from dinging?

Foam Compression

The only way to avoid it is a heavier glass job or by choosing epoxy resin construction. Epoxy resin and eps foam blanks tend to bounce back better than polyester resin and polyurethane blanks. Either way, just take it as a good sign that you’re getting to your feet more often than not.

How do you un Waterlog a surfboard?

How do you fix a waterlogged surfboard? Open up the damaged area and drain out as much water as possible. Then store the board in a warm, dry place for a few days while the moisture evaporates from within the board. Let gravity do the work and keep the pressure ding or cracked area at the lowest point.

How much is it to repair a surfboard?

GLASS LAB 2019 DING REPAIR PRICE LIST

How do I know if my surfboard is waterlogged?

Suck On the Holes. Finally, if you have a crack or ding on your board and you are not sure if it is letting in water, put your mouth over the hole and suck in. If you find that water droplets are entering your mouth, then you will know that there is a hole and water has made its way inside your board.

How long will a surfboard last?

A surfboard that’s been rinsed off after use and has undergone regular checkups and maintenance can last over 10 years. Your continued use of your surfboard year after year depends on how well you’ve taken care of it, where you’ve surfed, and how many dings and cracks it has on it.

Why does a surfboard turn yellow?

So, why does a surfboard turn yellow? The short answer is: exposure to UV radiation. If the board has been in the sun too much, it’s resin and foam can slowly turn from white to yellow.

How do you suck water out of a surfboard?

You need 2 holes in the board to suck water out with a vacuum pump. One hole to let air enter. You can apply full vacuum. It will suck the water out pretty quick.

How do I drain the water from my epoxy surfboard?

Lay/stand the board in the sun with the hole or crack at the lowest point. It will find its way out as the board warms up. Leave it there until water no longer seeps out. If you’re not sure where it’s getting in, stand the board on end and drill a small hole at the tail to allow it to drain.

How do you fix a waterlogged board?

Suck out as much water as you can, then store the board in a warm, dry place, ding down and forget about it for a while. Some people stuff paper towels into the damaged area to wick water out, and use a fan to accelerate the drying process.

Does EPS surfboard foam absorb water?

EPS Surfboard Blanks tend to absorb water more than Polyurethane foam.

How do you drain a SUP?

Leave the board out in the sun all day for as long as it needs to drain. Lean it on an angle so the water will drain out that end. Mine is sitting on the racks on my truck right now, drying out. I’ve been through this routine probably 20 times if not more.

What is a water paddle?

Paddling with regard to watercraft is the act of manually propelling a boat using a paddle. The paddle, which consists of one or two blades joined to a shaft, is also used to steer the vessel. The paddle is not connected to the boat (unlike in rowing where the oar is connected to the boat).