Need help to fix my board.

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saffieboy
saffieboy
SA
222 posts
SA, 222 posts
5 Dec 2008 11:43am
Hi all.

The other day I discovered the bolt (inside the board) that the foot pad screws into had broken out of the board. What made the discovery worse was that I was 100m from shore!!! There are a couple of different settings on this board, so I was able to move the footpad over and keep going on the day. I am worried that this will only get worse in the long run.

Anyway. There should be some way of fixing it I hope. !!HELP!!






airush geoff
airush geoff
974 posts
974 posts
5 Dec 2008 10:26am
How tall are you ? I had the same board and always used the wider setting which is what it looks like you have changed to.....

I don't see any reason why super glue wont stick it back in though- it is an insert that has come out isn't it ?
saffieboy
saffieboy
SA
222 posts
SA, 222 posts
5 Dec 2008 12:24pm
Yes you are right. The insert has come out. Do I not have to waterproof it somehow?

I am 1.9m tall, give or take. Weighing 85kg.
airush geoff
airush geoff
974 posts
974 posts
5 Dec 2008 11:00am
Maybe some resin around the outside of the insert afterwards...

At your height I would have thought you would be using the outside inserts anyway for a wider stance- personal preference though.
KFKiter
KFKiter
SA
213 posts
SA, 213 posts
5 Dec 2008 12:31pm
Saffieboy, don't use superglue it's too brittle and wont like the stresses from the foot strap, message me your number and i can help with some epoxy glue to fix or fill the hole.
Kitehard
Kitehard
WA
2782 posts
WA, 2782 posts
5 Dec 2008 11:42am
Hey Saffieboy,

You really need to mix epoxy resin with some microballoons filler and clean the insert up with some acetone prior to re-inserting it. Wash the area and flush it properly to remove any salt water, then let it dry completely. Clean away any foam/debris stuck to the insert and fill the hole with resin/filler mix, then insert the insert.

To make it stronger you should also roughen up the surface on the top deck and put a couple of layers of light glass fibre matting to give it some strength also as the top deck has been fractured and has lost all it's skin strength. If you are careful and keep it tidy, most of the work will be hidden by the footpad/footstrap.

Good luck,

saffieboy
saffieboy
SA
222 posts
SA, 222 posts
5 Dec 2008 2:22pm
Actually, I've just gone looking for the insert and can't find it!!

Can you buy them anywhere? Or should I just use any bolt that will fit?
koma
koma
VIC
760 posts
VIC, 760 posts
5 Dec 2008 5:21pm
I'm kinda surprised that you were using the inner mount points as i'm also riding the same '06 Sol at very similar height and i have to use the outer mounts. (Just put Cab Sync's on it yesterday! )
I guess it's just a question if you want to do a good job of it and re-set the thread into the board if you just want to seal up the hole and be done with it. I'm sure a 'bolt-barn' or similar would have the right size threaded rod for you and wouldn't cost more than a couple of dollars.
airush geoff
airush geoff
974 posts
974 posts
5 Dec 2008 3:28pm
Coventry fasteners is good for odd stuff but has a $10 minimum spend on cash sales...
cabstar
cabstar
VIC
328 posts
VIC, 328 posts
5 Dec 2008 11:39pm
id say get some fiber glass resin and fill the the shove the screew back in or just fill in the hole.
WF
WF
SA
116 posts
WF WF
SA, 116 posts
5 Dec 2008 11:20pm
Whatever way you glue them back in make sure that the nuts are sealed in properly. My Sol had similar problems, but the nut came loose before it came out of the board, this allowed water to get into the board so that it creased across the deck through the loose nut. End result = one stuffed board. Pity as it had been my favorite board.

Cheers

AB
lostinlondon
lostinlondon
VIC
1159 posts
VIC, 1159 posts
6 Dec 2008 1:33am
If you don't mind the wider foot stance I would just fill the hole back in (properly with epoxy) and not worry about putting your insert back in. You need to fix it otherwise water is going to damage your board. A cheap repair will keep your board going for a couple more years.

You could always go for a new Sol... they are lotsa fun...
saffieboy
saffieboy
SA
222 posts
SA, 222 posts
8 Dec 2008 1:16pm
Thank's everyone for your help. I ended up just filling the hole in. Thank's KFKiter, that glue looks to be working a treat! Only time will tell, but I think it looks solid.

Thanks again!
echostorm
echostorm
QLD
1245 posts
QLD, 1245 posts
8 Dec 2008 1:25pm
Easiest way to patch it up is just buy a tube of araldite, and keep riding with a wider stance. It will be stronger then ever, and never leak.
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