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Looking for Delamination Repair Advice
Forums: General DiscussionHi all, Got another board here that I'm trying to get back in the water. This particular board has a huge delaminated section that runs from the nose to about half way down...
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Weight of a 10 foot epoxy boardworks bruce jones or similar?
Forums: General DiscussionHey y'all. longtime lurker first time poster. I got a cheap boardworks bruce jones board in need of a few repairs for those small days here in the bay area. Its 10 feet long...
View ArticleCarbon Fiber Cut lines
Forums: General DiscussionAnyone has experience with carbon fiber cut lines? Looking for advice, pictures, hints. I have 6 oz. carbon fiber and was planning on vaccumm bagging it and later glass 4 oz...
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Classic boards for sale
Forums: Swaylock's SurfshopI haven't been on here for a while so not sure of the rules . Am I allowed to post for sale a classic Fox and Nomad I have that I'd like to get rid of ?...
View ArticleHuck what's up?
Forums: General DiscussionI've noticed two of your famous build thread boards on Craigslist Ventura. Just curious?
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8' 2" transition era Hansen with (Guidance G?) "ventral" fin & box
Forums: General DiscussionDon't know much about this, but I picked it up recently with the goal to patch it up, clean it up, ride it a little, and put it up for sale. Seems like it would have value to...
View ArticleFast paddlin' longboard (NJ)
Forums: General DiscussionThere's a gap in my quiver so I'm planning a new build. I'm 5'9" @ 155#, lower intermediate skills surfing north jersey. The longest board I have is an 8'2" high-rocker...
View ArticlePaulownia source Ireland/wood board builder
Forums: General DiscussionI was talking with a mate from Ireland who was saying it was difficult to get paulownia or a wood board in Ireland. Anyone got any leads?ThanksBob
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The old Ventral snap in fin system
Forums: General DiscussionAnyone know where I can get fins for the Ventral fin system used in Hansen surfboards ftom the 1969 / 1970 era? Thnx20201024_120150.jpg
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Old Pig Identification - Dual Curved Balsa Stringers
Topics: StringersForums: General DiscussionI acquired an old 9'2" pig in really rough shape. It has double 3/4" curved balsa stringers that are joined at the nose and tail and are 4" apart at the...
View ArticleShortened rail-length longboard (DESIGN THREAD)
Forums: General DiscussionI recently sold my flat bottom 9'0" because I didn't like the way it tracked when I planed. It had a bit of vee in the back but the front rail would often hang up a bit when I...
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Leash hole repair
Forums: General DiscussionFirst time poster. I just picked up a board with a blown out leash hole(through the fin box type) and am wanting to get it fixed up. I was thinking of plugging the hole from...
View ArticleHELP!!! - Vacuum Bagging Rocker Reset
Forums: General DiscussionHi guys! Long time fan of the swaylock forum....I use to post on a previous account, but have forgot the password, hence the new account. So I had a go at vacuum bagging a...
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Hansen Mike Doyle signed Board info Correct?
Forums: General DiscussionHi, I aquired an old Hansen Cardiff Mike Doyle Board about a year ago. Was helping a gal load up her stuff to move out of area (las vegas NV) and noticed this hanging in her...
View Article2+1 tapered a little thin in the tail... how to deal with fin box placement
Forums: General DiscussionI've shaped and laminated a 6' 11" 2+1 egg for myself. Low entry rocker, moderate tail rocker, modern rails, 2 5/8" thick, me: 155lbs. I had shifted the template back a couple...
View Articlemaking fibreglass fin panels
Forums: General Discussionhi crew !If anybody is making them , would you like to add to this , please ?https://www.swaylocks.com/groups/laying-fibreglass-fin-panelcheers !Ben
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7'4" squash/round tail (NJ)
Forums: General DiscussionI turned my friend on to shaping so we're doing his first build together. His current quiver is two traditional longboards, an 8'0 quad, and a 6'2 twin fish that neigher of us...
View ArticleLeash plug holding strength
Forums: General DiscussionIt wasn't until I got a 10' classic longboard with a drill box leash plug that I questioned where do regular shortboard leash plugs get their holding strength. I just don't...
View ArticleVee pivot with single fin vs 2+1
Forums: General DiscussionI like the way vee loosens up single fin midlengths and longboards. i see them as a single pivot point. I've always started mine at the mid point and ended them right in front...
View ArticleShatter Repair Advice
Forums: General DiscussionI recently was gifted a Harbour Rapier from my brother. Slightly used, no dings but has some shatters in it, mostly on the rails. I would like to repair it properly before...
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