Good deal? - Swapping Noosa 66 for In the Pink
Forums: General DiscussionHi all,I'm looking at swapping my McTavish Noosa 66 for a Takayama In the Pink. Just wanted to get an idea if this is a fair trade or not. Thanks, Ethan
View ArticleFirst time restoration advice needed
Forums: General DiscussionI just picked up an old G and S twin fin It has a rediculous amount of random damage Mostly from being moved around sheds for who knows how long but also a footy size delam on...
View ArticleUPGRADING MY SHAPING / GLASSING BAY.
Forums: General DiscussionAppreciative I'd be of suggests on this one. I'll be resuming my board making at home but now require a very much better setup. A room within a 5m square garage it will be ,...
View ArticleFin setup?
Forums: General DiscussionSo after riding my new 6' 8" fish with a thruster setup, i am considering that i want to switch it over to a quad for more speed down the line. the surfboard has FCS fusion...
View ArticleBlank for 7'6 mid length
Forums: General DiscussionAhoy Mateys,I am looking to shape a 7'6 midlenth. Kinda retro inspired so lower rocker. I was thinking somewhere around 4" nose and 2" tail rocker. I built a 7'6 last year and...
View ArticleSometimes an Old Surfboard, is just an Old Surfboard
Forums: General DiscussionJust because a board is old, aka vintage, DOESN'T mean there is some special value that can be ascribed to it. However, an old surfboard that was owned, shaped, or ridden by a...
View ArticleSetting finboxes and adding thickner to the epoxy
Forums: General DiscussionHi people, need some advice again please!About to set the finboxes with Resin Research Kwik Kick and I read or saw somewhere which recommends adding this stuff to the epoxy -...
View ArticleEpoxy overheating during fins installation
Forums: General DiscussionHi, I was trying to install FCS X2 fin plugs and I mixed 2:1 Epoxy with some chopped fibreglass. The solution became too thick to pour into the "H" hole (recommended by FCS) I...
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Glass on fin and rovings
Topics: Glass on finForums: General DiscussionHi guys, I just glassed my first fin. I used 3 runs of the rovings cord And 2 layers of cloth, it feels strong but looks pretty thin. Its a 10.5" Single...
View Articlesingle fins, duos, widow makers
Forums: General DiscussionThere seems to be a lot of interest in single fins, and variations like the widow maker and the newer duos. I'm old enough to have ridden singles for a good part of my early...
View ArticleEpoxy 1006A for surfboard
Forums: General DiscussionHi, Anyone used Epoxy 1006A for laminating surfboards? I found some in my local store and was wondering if it is good enough to be used for surfboards. Thanks.
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The double double.
Forums: General DiscussionThis may be of interest to some folks so I figured I'd post it up and keep it updated as time goes on and I get more feedback. The idea is rooted in Bills twingle (double...
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FLEX PADS DESTROYED IN 90 SECONDS - How did I do it?
Topics: SandingForums: General DiscussionSooooooo in a brilliant maneuver I destroyed 2 brand new flex pads in about 90 seconds. First time using a miluwakee power sander. Trying to grind laps for a...
View ArticleThe Deadliest Waves on the Planet (Part 2)
Forums: General Discussionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM3mDyAXsNgSHIP STERN BLUFF - Tasmania (Australia) CYCLOPS - Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia THE RIGHT - Cape Le Grand National...
View ArticlePrototyping needs 120 FCS plugs.
Forums: General DiscussionI'm prototyping a hydrofoil kit, you get the complete kit with an adjustable foil, all the struts and connections and I need to supply some plugs for the install. But first I...
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Sanding epoxy - white spots/specks
Forums: General DiscussionI was just sanding my hotcoat (RR epoxy) and noticed white specks all over the bottom of the board. I had been sanding in pretty bright sunlight and I think that things got...
View ArticleNewbie with questions...
Forums: General DiscussionHi guys, I am making a paddleboard for myself and this is the best place I have found to ask questions about fiberglassing. I have two questions. Can you paint under...
View Articlewhat happened to aqua tech?
Forums: General Discussionaqua tech in l.a. - I heard they're gone - is it true?
View ArticleLongboard Outline: Pros and Cons of piggy shape??
Forums: General DiscussionHi swaylocks,can anyone eplain to me where the pros and cons of a piggy outline are?I built some boards now with the wipdest point slightly back of center (3-5 inches) and an...
View ArticleRice Paper
Forums: General DiscussionGday everyone,I am finding it impossible to source Rice Paper over here in New Zealand, is Tissue paper or crepe or tracing paper a suitable replacement? Cheers Nick
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