Can you reglass a surfboard?
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Are you talking about the entire board?\n\nIf that's what you mean, I've never heard of anyone doing that. Nor can I imagine in what situation that would be worth the effort.\n\nFew thoughts:\n\n1. If it's a vintage board that you want to restore to pristine condition, you'd still be better off painstakingly fixing each ding. You'd really compromise the shape and risk utterly destroying it by attemping to rip off all the fiberglass. \n\n2. If it's a magic board - a shape so perfect that you don't think anyone could ever reproduce it - then maybe you'd want to consider re-glassing it. However, I still think you'd be better off simply fixing all the dings individually. Plus,  after ripping the fiberglass off and re-glassing it, chances are you'll have altered the board fairly substantially. I guarantee it won't be the exact same board ever again. \n\n3. If it's a board that's simply so thrashed, and so full of holes, that re-glassing seems like the best course of action...well, I still don't think it would be worth the effort. Your time and money would be better spent on a new  stick.   \n\nBottom line: surfboards are semi-disposible products (ironic, considering the toxic, long-lasting materials they're made with). Unless I've missed a potential scenario, re-glassing a board really isn't worth your time or money. \n\nHowever, if you're simply talking about re-glassing a section of the board, then absolutely. That's Ding Repair 101. \n\nThere's a good "how to" site here:\nhttp://surfsource.net/dingrepairguide.html\n\nAh, one more thought. If you have an old board that you want to spiff up and add some durability to, then you might wanto to consider adding a coat of gloss. \n\nThere's a good forum on Surfline about that very thing:\nhttp://forums.surfline.com/showthread.php?s=e2b338cfb16a64f0ed9a0b0b51a3ba1c&t=27741\n\nHope this helps!
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Yes...more dryland, stretching exercises, and hollow out slightly before entry. Do line ups and get body control. Diving can torque backs either by entries not lined up, or the board's rebound itself.
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not at all - just most wakeboards are slightly lower volume than beginners kiteboards so can be a bit harder to start with.\ngood for higher winds though.
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try looking in the yellow pages for surf rentals and look in the street directory for beach options.
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Not if it is new, and I personally would not want to use one for my pool(If I had one) if it was not new. And do not buy one from EBay.
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Wax is placed on top of the board to provide traction when standing and paddling on the board. Most surfboards are covered with hardened resin which makes it extremly slippery when wet. Putting wax on the bottom of your board will slow your board down in the water.
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Its tricky to start out, and it sounds scary, but you don't actually need that much water under your board to skim it; you are probably just a little early when you throw your board down.  Wait until the water is lower than you think you need to make it, that is probably the right time.  And in general, if you are skimming on a foamy or carbon fiber model, you need even less water.  We would rip it on practically damp sand.  Woodys are a little more forgiving and can float on a little more water but not much more.  Also if you look at pros when they ride, they are lining up their ride down the beach, not right in front of them;  I used to make this mistake all the time.  Try to train yourself to throw the board down and once your on it look ahead and not down, or you will wreck, and it will hurt...
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probably not...you would have to check with whatever board issues the licenses though to be sure.
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This site has information on shaping, cutting, gluing, sanding, and painting polystyrene: \nhttp://www.societyofrobots.com/materials_styrofoam.shtml\nSince polystyrene is used for surf board blanks you can always consult the surfers who build boards:\nhttp://www.surfersteve.com/shaping.htm
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START SLOW HITTIN THE WATER OFF A BOARD AT HIGH SPEED CAN BREAK YA
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depends, do you have a dry-erasable board also?
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I think you have to use the wave's energy. you also have to duck (always helps wether on skateboarding, snowboarding or surf).
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You can buy glue that is made specifically for body boards, and also for wetsuits.  Most surfshops that sell wetsuits should probably sell this.
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You should have stated wether you can surf or not, cause that would have changed the answers. Yes if you can surf, you could maybe get away with a 6'3 maybe but a bit wider than usual.\n\nIm 5'10 and 85 kg. Im riding a 6'0 fish 6'3 All rounder and a 6'8 All rounder cause its easy to paddle when i cant be buggered.\n\nIf I was you, Id buy this exact board.  A 6'6 Al Merrick, Black Beauty. Its got a good shape, and some thickness to it. Havent ridden one, but it seems like its a pretty sick board just from lookin at it. Go check one out.
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Selecting the size of your surfboard is based on personal preference. Usually the two main determining factors on size selection is speed and manuverability. Length is the general factor in effecting speed, but also the rocker (curvature of the nose), width of the board, curvature of the bottom of the board, and buoyancy (thickness and material of board). General factor in effecting manuverability is tail shape, tail shape, thickness of the rails, and shape of the rails.\nThe type of waves and conditions you ride in should effect the size of the board you choose.\nTrial and error is the only true way to find the right type of board. If you can paddle the board you should be able to ride it.
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Moisture content is the most important factor of deck performance.  There is no way a water loggged board will return to normal.  You may experience warping and delamination.\n\nThe other thing to look out for is your bearings may "freeze" up.  This happens when they start to rust and they no longer become able to spin.  NOT GOOD.  If you know what you are doing, you may be able to salvage them.  \n\nIf they have a neoprene or rubber like shield pop it off and drop in a couple drops of Bones Speed Cream.  Roll the bearing back and forth in your hand until the bearings is free from any resistance caused by the rust.\n\nI hope this helps\nJeff
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You can check out some web sites for established surf clubs, like the Windansea Surf Club or the Pacific Beach Surf Club.  You'd need to get members of course, that can be done with word of mouth and flyers or over the internet, and get some events scheduled like parties or surf contests or outings to surf flicks or screenings of surf flicks or tape each other surfing and show the tapes, or organize some surfin safaris to different spots.  Just make it a fun group centered on surfing.  Good luck, happy waves!