Fixing snaps along the stringer?

Post by **jackjack** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:16 am

Just snapped a board clean along the stringer. Can you get it fixed or is it time to retire this puppy?

Post by **ric_vidal** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:06 am

Don’t quite understand what you are saying JJ, ALONG the stringer or ACROSS the stringer?

You can get anything fixed, but it can cost a fair bit to get a good job so maybe if it is an older well used board it might be time to move on.

Post by **swift** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:16 am

Move on old boy!!!

A repaired snapped board never goes as good.

Also, the effect a new board has on your surfing is amazing.

Since getting my new stick I'm as amped to surf as a 10 year old grommet on red bull!!

Order it now!!!

Post by **ric_vidal** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:41 am

swift wrote:Since getting my new stick I'm as amped to surf as a 10 year old grommet on red bull!!

Ever seen the warning on the can for kids?

Post by **Jorgo** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:39 am

Can't say that in 40 years surfing I've ever seen a board snapped along the stringer. Plenty across for sure, and as Ric says anything is repairable, but the time and cost if it is truly a lengthwise snap, would put it in the too hard basket.
Buy yourself a newie for Xmas - much better than socks and undies

Post by **ric_vidal** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:04 pm

wanto wrote:i've had a few that have gone better after being repaired, and most go almost as good.

Wanto, doesn’t that make you question the whole lightness holy grail?

Post by **ric_vidal** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:49 pm

wanto wrote:what i mean to say is that i agree: it's not always light is better. for powerful waves a bit of weight means more drive and even more control.

but for the average east coast beachy less weight equals more maneuverability.

Was with you with the first one

more is better... more boards that is.

Still think most riders would benefit from occasionally riding something heavier and maybe even longer so even more effort is required. When you get back onto your normal ride it feels so damn easy it isn’t funny. How you capture that sensation for any length of time is beyond me. :?

Post by **ric_vidal** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:14 pm

salty wrote:That's why it's always good to mix it up as often as possible.

asSalted, do you have the same thing as me in that it is difficult to retain the sensation?

Post by **oldman** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:10 pm

ric_vidal wrote:asSalted, do you have the same thing as me in that it is difficult to retain the sensation?

You can't help that Ric Vidal. The human mind and body are programmed to adapt to changes and then make those changes part of the background noise, so you can't retain the feeling except by changing your boards regularly, even every couple of surfs.

I think the term for the physical condition is called homeostasis. Don't know about the psychological equivalent has a name, but we are born to adapt to and accept pretty much whatever conditions we are in. It's a great strength, and consequently a great weakness.

Did you know that your brain stops smelling something after it has been exposed to the smell for a while. The brain just cancels the smell out after enough exposure, (say half an hour, assuming the smell doesn't outlast religion - I've gotta see that 'Kenny' movie.)

Post by **ric_vidal** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:23 pm

oldman wrote:called homeostasis

you just be careful what you call me Oldman

Post by **oldman** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:34 pm

Hey, that's not what I called you. That damned forum censor intervened again.

I called you a #$%^*%%$#!!!!

Post by **jackjack** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:01 pm

its a clean snap, along the stringer, lengthwise down the board. Stringer is still on one half, with no chunks of foam stuck on it. Its oddly clean... If i can get it repaired ill just keep it for god knows when...

Post by **Jorgo** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:14 pm

Any idea who blew the blank ie. Dions, Burford etc. Sounds real bizarre for sure

RealSurf Surfers' Forum

Fixing snaps along the stringer?

Fixing snaps along the stringer?

Who is online