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An open letter to whom ever is writing all the spam crap here....

Forums: General DiscussionSeriously hope someone knocks your FUCKING teeth out!531645632_640_zpshbgv1pmk.jpg

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Better FCS plug install.

Forums: General DiscussionHi, Im looking to make a stronger FCS plug install, Im not bothered about the weight, materials, amount of resin or tricky techniques. What I have tried is to use uncut ( no...

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Best way to fix partially broken center fin box

Forums: General DiscussionI have replaced side and center fin boxes before but I've never had one break this way before. The submerged boulder caught a 10.5" heritage fin and jacked out of the box...

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Low tide find

Forums: General DiscussionI found this fin on One of those negative tides a few weeks ago in North county San Diego, wedged upright against a piece of reef.HOw Old could it be? Any guestimations how...

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hot buttered board for P.T., widowmaker sidebites

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Show us your wackiest boards

Forums: General DiscussionNo limits Weird, crazy and insane Yeah, I do some offbeat stuff. And I’m holding my zenith. So, grab your balls If they are big enough Post up your strange…crazy ones change...

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Chris Lundy Single Fin

Forums: General DiscussionI came across a 1980s Single Fin shaped by Chris Lundy. The artist and shaper on the North Shore. I don't know much about Lundy other than his art. Can anyone tell me about...

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Much Thanks / Mini Simmions

Forums: General DiscussionCorny post, gonna get trolled, but I have been using Swaylocks archives for years, never posted much myself. I wanted to thank you all for the invaluable knowledge. Swaylocks...

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SEARCH for SURF SYSTEMS

Forums: General DiscussionGentlemen, I am searching for ANY early example of an early SURF SYSTEMS surfboard. It is for a family member of one of the original principles in the company, who has...

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Fixing bumpy rail bands

Forums: General DiscussionSo... I thought I'd make it this time and build some boards without having to ask questions, but oh well...I finished shaping a 6'4 singe fin, which went pretty fine. first...

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Q cell, vs Micro ballons, vs ???

Forums: General DiscussionWas browsing some older posts about possible fillers for a ding repair and Q cell, variations of silica, and the like were the most common for shallow repairs. I had another...

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Drinking the Cool Aide....San Diego Style

Forums: General DiscussionCaptain surf ordered an EPS blank from WNC. Had it sent to Keith's house. Keith has lots of templates.......and lots of tools.... Keith and Resinhead and Captain agreed on an...

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Thanks for wiping out the SPAM.

Forums: General DiscussionMuch thanks to the mod / mods who are now quickly onto these pesky beasts that plague the site with their crappy spam. Thank you. Thank you.

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SOUTH COAST BLANKS

Forums: General Discussion...hello, may be the Aussie members could help on this. I m looking for impressions about shapers that have been using this foam. What about in comparison with Surfblanks?...

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Cutlap with 2 layers of glass

Forums: General DiscussionI am doing an EPS/RR epoxy longboard in 2x 6oz deck and single 6oz bottom. I am going to give resin tint/cutlap a try and have found a lot of great info/tips here, but have...

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Hobie dogbone fin box

Forums: General DiscussionHelp is needed! Working on a project proper with my local shaper and we are having difficulties with the technical aspects of installing a Hobie dogbone fin box. Any help on...

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Calling the PNW

Forums: General DiscussionHey fellow humans, I just moved back to the PNW (Eugene OR) from So Cal. It was a hard move in regards to surfing but an easy move regarding cost of living. I am seeking some...

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Tape up the corners of your epoxy tips

Forums: General DiscussionThis is one reason I like RR KK. Wait until the resin is cheesy then tape up the corners that are not laying flat.IMG_4730.JPG

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Shaping room ventilation

Forums: General DiscussionThanks to Mr Thailkill and others for the inspiration. Of course gravity is the law and particles will sink. So I put the exhaust fan at the bottom and a return at the top. It...

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Glassing the butt crack of a fish

Forums: General DiscussionIt bothers me that so many can't glass the butt with enough glass to evenly cover the foam. Because of the arc of the cut fiberglass, the glass doesn't cover the crack evenly...

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