Crikey.

awesome you gave it a go mate....and youve probably learnt more than u know.....I was aware that different resins are compatible with different foams....just not sure which ones.

youve lost nothing in this exercise but gained a great deal....regardless of the outcome.

i bet youll really enjoy your first paddle on it

DavidJohn said...

Looks like it's bleeding..

DJ

Nah thats my blood after the missus clipped me round the ears.Husq yeah it started of really well the shape was sweet and then panic set in.Any way i think i will still be able to ride it as the nose area wont be in the water much anyway.I have just reduced the waterline length.

Well done,I think the new nose shape looks the goods,just keep on painting the rest red looks nice. If it looks a little rough take to a finisher.

Your alot like me,ask listen and then go WTF I want to have ago

Good on ya!!! Am sure you are now almost an expert on board modifications now.....will be able to advise even us kiwis.....Sounds like high adrenalin heart pounding stuff tho

teatrea said...

but know one told me resin eats foam.**** now ive done it ,

Did you use polyester resin?

teatrea said...

cRAZY Canuk said...

teatrea said...

but know one told me resin eats foam.**** now ive done it ,

Did you use polyester resin?

I dont know what type it was , off the shelf bunnings.

I made a similar mistake many years ago, polyester resin eats styrofoam. I guess it's a mistake you will only make once in your lifetime.

DavidJohn said...

Looks like it's bleeding..

DJ

think its needs a band aid.... or man aid??

teatrea said...

went for a test run tonight and i was pleasantly suprised , i think it will definatley be better in downwinders , on the flat i think it feels a bit faster too.Caught some little bumbs in the creek mouth easily.So thankfully i didnt reck it , it looks like crap but i can probably smarten it up a bit.

What type of filler would one use?

go see shapers in currumbin they are really helpful and good to deal with

teatrea said...

went for a test run tonight and i was pleasantly suprised , i think it will definatley be better in downwinders , on the flat i think it feels a bit faster too.Caught some little bumbs in the creek mouth easily.So thankfully i didnt reck it , it looks like crap but i can probably smarten it up a bit.

What type of filler would one use?

the good- i saw teatrea, raced out, took his paddle and had a go. yep, i think it's really good. certainly fast, caught a pimple right into the carpart from the surfline. it behave nicely, as able to go down the elevators with ease and seemed quick to paddle.

the bad- 1 -what a mess. don't even think about doing any more teatrea please. even the experts will be scatching their heads when the see this one. i think you just have to put your hat in your hand and cop it sweet

2- get the steering tighten up and adjusted, i can feel it wondering around on the wave. you can't expect the board to go well when the rudder is flapping around in the water. i can show you how to do it. cables get loose because they stretch. they need to be looked at regularly and adjusted as needed. that goes for all steering systems


pretty pleased for you- well worth keeping, but get the professionals to fix it up