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Fiberglass surfboard storage, any tips?

Postby STr1t » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:43 pm

Hi,

I'm thinking about buying a surfboard. The fiberglass one. But the main problem is that to surf, I have to go to another country. I think I can do it 1 or 2 times a year for sure, but all the rest of time I have to just storage it. Are there any tips for storing fiberglass board? Is it gonna turn yellow and become heavy or something like that? Or I can theoretically storage it for a years without any signs?

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Re: Fiberglass surfboard storage, any tips?

Postby drowningbitbybit » Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:01 am

Out the sun, and out the way, it'll be fine.
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Re: Fiberglass surfboard storage, any tips?

Postby surf patrol » Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:25 am

DBBB's advice is simple and to the point. You might want to pop it in a board bag to protect it from possible dings, just in case.
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Re: Fiberglass surfboard storage, any tips?

Postby STr1t » Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:31 pm

So, am I right, if board isn't affected by sun or water and is kept in good conditions, it won't turn yellow and so on and it will be as new for ages?
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Re: Fiberglass surfboard storage, any tips?

Postby surf patrol » Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:07 pm

correct.

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Re: Fiberglass surfboard storage, any tips?

Postby esonscar » Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:44 pm

A surfboard should be kept where you live - in the house, damp free (as much as possible) and not moved around thus avoiding damage - simple as that.
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