Is there a limit to what can be restored?

by **thedrunkensurfer** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:33 pm

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

by **Driftingalong** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:41 pm

I found these at a different site (hope they don't mind)...

Original:

Restored:

by **bluesnowcone** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:45 pm

with the right amoutn of sanding and glassing anything can be restored but probably not to its exact shape

by **drowningbitbybit** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:11 pm

Might as well start with a fresh blank...

by **kitesurfer** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:26 am

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

by **thedrunkensurfer** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:52 am

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

by **kitesurfer** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:10 pm

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

by **Driftingalong** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:26 pm

I'm not saying it's the cheaper way to go; just that it can be done.

by **IdRatherBeSurfing** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:46 pm

kitesurfer wrote:Oh by the way your not a friend of "I'd rather be surfing" by any chance are you???

KS

oi!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil:

by **surferdude_scarborough** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:59 pm

everyone was thinking the same! KS just got there first

by **libby** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:30 pm

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!

by **IdRatherBeSurfing** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:40 pm

Come on MSN at some point tonite and I'll explain

Is there a limit to what can be restored?

Is there a limit to what can be restored?

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