Hey Guys,

Have had a Naish Raptor for a little while and since I got it the rails have been pretty sensitive to chips/flaking (admittedly I don't mollycoddle it and if my paddle bumps it while going for a wave so be it) Anything obvious is given the epoxy solarez treatment.

Unfortunately the other day the rail completely blew out (seemingly after no impact) which has put me out of the water until it's repaired. It looks pretty nasty so I'm after advice on whether a DIY fix should be attempted or whether I should take it to the shop and have it done there (have been quoted a bomb in their words) I had told the store it might be a couple of inches damaged but looking back at the photo now it could be a little bit more maybe 4ish??? will need to check when I get home.

It doesn't need to look pretty it just needs to keep the water out and get me back on some waves! :)

I've attached a photo of the damage.

Any advice is appreciated.

Cheers