How To Safeguard Your Surfboard Fin

By Patrick Edwards


Surfing, many take it as a hobby while others as a leisure activity. It is a water surface game involving riding towards the direction of ocean waves controlling their moves towards the water shores. The secret behind successful surfing is having the right gear for the game. A board used for surfing must be properly checked and maintained for good surfing to be achieved. The below article will help you on how to safeguard your surfboard fin.

Surfboard should be kept in a rack meant for storage when it is not in use. Most of the damage occurring on the board is usually caused during transportation. Covering your board is the most convenient safest method someone can count when the device is not in use. Many tend to carry the board carelessly since it is light, but that is not advisable.

Board materials are designed for water, and at list wet and cold environment, when exposing it to the sun, the board tend to crack. Sun and hot temperature dry out the board making it volatile for breaking. Cracking give in space for seeping which causes dilapidation a condition where the outer coating is separated from the main foam. These make the rack looks less appealing.

It is not advisable to stand the board by its end. Racks are best for keeping the board safe. The rack is to be hung horizontally while their fins face upwards. A strong wind or someone might knock the device if placed carelessly. They are very delicate if they fall or hit on a hard surface this may result in breaking or cracking. The convenient place to keep it is to suspend or hung it away from children reach.

By the look of its shape, the boards are not to stand on its end. Hung the board horizontal while making sure their fins face upwards is the best position to hold it. It is good you hung or suspend it if it is inside the body bag. They are very delicate to cracking or even breaking if they fall on a hard surface. Proper handling is needed for more extended use.

Hair dryer and sandpaper can be used to dry out dings and unseen open cracks. Dings and cracks weaken the surfboard hence leading to dilapidation . These things can cause serious damage if left unchecked. It is always advisable to treat these punctures immediately you have the notice to avoid future problems. Resins should be left in the sun to dry then apply sandpaper to smother it down.

Surfboard racks are commonly used for transportation. Adding padding on the rack is recommended since it acts as a shock absorbent in case of anything. When placing on the car roof, you are not supposed to tie using force because it may cause other unnecessary damage which can be avoided.

For durability of your surfboard, you need to maintain and proper handling of your device. It may be seen easy to safeguard the board, but in reality, it needs special attention to make good storage for it. The above tips will assist you in keeping your board safe.




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