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Is there a limit to what can be restored?
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Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:33 pmby thedrunkensurfer
Hi all, im new to this forum, so hello!
I have an old 70's single fin at home, a really fab old fat boy single fin shortboard, which i would like to do up and surf, however had a closer look this weekend and its actually pretty knackered, alot of the outer shell is delaminating and there are plenty of holes.
Basically im wondering if there is a limit to what can be done to a board in terms of restoration? Would love to hear from anyone who has restored a board themselves, and particularly if it was in a very poor state.
Many thanks
Dan
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Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:41 pmby Driftingalong
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Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:45 pmby bluesnowcone
with the right amoutn of sanding and glassing anything can be restored but probably not to its exact shape
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Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:11 pmby drowningbitbybit
Might as well start with a fresh blank...
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Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:26 amby kitesurfer
If i liked the board that much i'd do both! I'd get a new blank and shape and glass myself a new one but i'd also restore the old one. I'm fairly confident you can restore most boards just as driftalong's photos show.
How's about some photos and we can give you a much better idea.
Oh by the way your not a friend of "I'd rather be surfing" by any chance are you???
KS
Posted:
Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:52 amby thedrunkensurfer
Hi Guys,
thanks for your messages!
KS, good idea i will post up some pics later!
drifting along, wow cool photos, thanks!
Not a friend of anyone on here knowingly, so no sorry mate.
Best
Dan
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Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:10 pmby kitesurfer
Sorry it was abit of a SW joke! I'd rather be surfing has a bit of a reputuation for drinking lots and looking at your alias well you know how 2+2 makes 5!
KS
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Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:26 pmby Driftingalong
I'm not saying it's the cheaper way to go; just that it can be done.
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Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:46 pmby IdRatherBeSurfing
kitesurfer wrote:Oh by the way your not a friend of "I'd rather be surfing" by any chance are you???
KS
oi!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted:
Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:59 pmby surferdude_scarborough
everyone was thinking the same! KS just got there first
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Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:30 pmby libby
I think i need a full description of Jo's drunken antics, I keep hearing all these little comments in peoples posts and the name change etc but never heard a full account of how Jo earned her reputation....fill me in please!
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Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:40 pmby IdRatherBeSurfing
