Surf Talk Guru

When it comes to surfboard repair, you can’t be too vigilant. Fix any dings or holes that compromise the water-tightness of your board as soon as possible so the foam won’t keep taking on water. Water saturates and eats away at the foam, making your board heavier, turning it yellow, and creating soft spots. This takes years off the longevity of your board and decreases the resale value, not mention making it harder to surf.

Be prepared for the inevitable ding by keeping Solarez (a resin with a UV catalyst that hardens in the sun) in your car or with you when you surf. Also keep on hand a full ding repair kit, such as Ding All, with resin, sandpaper, Q-Cell, and fiberglass fabric. When sanding on hardened resin and fiberglass, make sure to wear the proper breathing protection.