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 always be kept inside the bag when not in use. Buy a surfboard bag during the time you purchase the board to choose the correct size for it. Most of dents and dings observe in many tracks are outside water results. Many people tend to strap their board on top of their car roof is not a good idea at all.

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.

Ocean water is known to be salty, and they usually contain impurities and salt. This impurities and salt are not safe for your board. They cause serious damage to your machine if left unchecked. Freshwater is used to rinsing that substance so it can dissolve the salt and clean the surf. Why buy another expensive board yet you can preserve the one you have for a longer period.

Ocean water contains impurities such as salt. Contaminants cause severe damage on the board if left unchecked. Salt shorten board lifespan if ignored. At most freshwater are used to clean and dissolve water impurities. Then give it time to dry them before storing it in the rack.

Untreated dings can result in severe damage if left unchecked for a long time. Repair or treat any puncture or crack as soon as you have noticed it avoid future inconvenience. Old wax should be stripped off because it hides unseen cracks and if left untouched may result in the serious problem to your board.

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.

Board maintenance can look a tiresome job, but in reality, it can be done in a simple way than what people expect. For your board to last for a period, you wish for you need to handle and regular maintenance of your board correctly. The above tip will help you a lot in preserving your board.




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