board repairs - version 2
- Keen
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board repairs - version 2
I've got a different board injury than monkeymanmike. I had the unlucky (but probably common) accident of my board getting ripped off the roof of my car by a gust while I was strapping it down... doh.
it was in a bag but it landed up with a hairline crack about an inch long on the side rail. looking for repair guidance.
I'm thinking I should completely grind out the cracked area so I can get a good bond in there with some epoxy and faring compound or;
maybe I could just apply some epoxy on it and hope it hardens into the crack.
Other ideas? 1st option is obviously more involved.
any input appreciated.
thanks!
Keen(er).
it was in a bag but it landed up with a hairline crack about an inch long on the side rail. looking for repair guidance.
I'm thinking I should completely grind out the cracked area so I can get a good bond in there with some epoxy and faring compound or;
maybe I could just apply some epoxy on it and hope it hardens into the crack.
Other ideas? 1st option is obviously more involved.
any input appreciated.
thanks!
Keen(er).
nope, sorry bud, but it sounds like a good one if the crack is really thru the cloth but there#s no movement noticable it probablý is still tight, just dab-rub a bit of dingstick or epoxy over it and buy a bigger van to keep stuff inside
Wish less, sail more!!
Vancouver Island Windsports
Chinook /Takuma /KA Australia (Tribal) /Aztron
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Vancouver Island Windsports
Chinook /Takuma /KA Australia (Tribal) /Aztron
You're either in or in the way....
Doing things the hard way since 1963....
tuck tape for short term repairs but it leaves a nasty red residue, once inside epoxy good luck removing it, remove it with solvent from the board and the epoxy might not stick it's better just for ancient sail repairs
Wish less, sail more!!
Vancouver Island Windsports
Chinook /Takuma /KA Australia (Tribal) /Aztron
You're either in or in the way....
Doing things the hard way since 1963....
Vancouver Island Windsports
Chinook /Takuma /KA Australia (Tribal) /Aztron
You're either in or in the way....
Doing things the hard way since 1963....
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thanks for the tips and links. no Dwd it was my Carve... so not too torn up about it. went for the 'make the crack bigger to fill it' approach. working with that expoxy stuff is kind-o-fun... almost want to make some more dings to practice on!
for the record I was kidding about duct tape... but it would probably work in a pinch.
thanks!
Keen(er)
for the record I was kidding about duct tape... but it would probably work in a pinch.
thanks!
Keen(er)
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