Underground FLX 132

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Harves
Harves
WA
14 posts
WA, 14 posts
31 Jan 2006 6:16am
Has anyone else had construction problems with an FLX. I have an 04 132. I wanna say I love the way this board rides but about 6 months ago (when I'd had it for about 9 months or so) it started delaminating on one of the corners. I never contacted Underground about it cos I thought I'd have to send it back and didn't have another board to ride. Instead I've tried to reattach the laminate with contact adhesive but it hasn't worked and keeps lifting. Now the tip has actually lost some of its shape so maybe the core has taken on water. If anyone from Underground reads this forum (or just anyone with any experiences), please can you offer some advice.
Kiteharder
Kiteharder
WA
37 posts
WA, 37 posts
31 Jan 2006 7:02am
You should stick it down with epoxy and thickener. This will definately hold it. It has probably lost its shape because the laminate on the outside is keeping the profile. If any thing on any product doesnt look rite u should tell the people you got it from. They may replace the product. Dont leave itto long.

Couple of guys I know of have had there UG boards snap and UG replaced outright with only viewing photos.

Part from that they look like wicked boards.
NSW, 4382 posts
31 Jan 2006 2:02pm
quote:
Originally posted by Harves

Has anyone else had construction problems with an FLX. I have an 04 132. I wanna say I love the way this board rides but about 6 months ago (when I'd had it for about 9 months or so) it started delaminating on one of the corners. I never contacted Underground about it cos I thought I'd have to send it back and didn't have another board to ride. Instead I've tried to reattach the laminate with contact adhesive but it hasn't worked and keeps lifting. Now the tip has actually lost some of its shape so maybe the core has taken on water. If anyone from Underground reads this forum (or just anyone with any experiences), please can you offer some advice.



Get some Epiglass from Whitworths Marine or somewhere similar. Clean out the area to be fixed from sand, make sure it is dry. Mix a bit of Epiglass marine grade epoxy/chopped glass mix work it into the delammed area and clamp between to flat pieces of wood for 6-8 hrs minimum or overnight. The problem will be fixed in the morning, sand off any excess.
If you bought to board from me, bring it in and I will do it for free.
If you are in Sydney, but did not get it from Kitepower still bring it to me and I will do it, probaly for a beer or 6.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve McCormack
Fitzy
Fitzy
QLD
617 posts
QLD, 617 posts
31 Jan 2006 10:31pm
Steve is a good bloke Harves. Has helped me out with product failure in the past. (Hellfish Debacle)

Remember a stitch in time saves nine. Fix a problem straight away before it turns into a larger and more expensive one.

Fitzy Gold Coast OZ
Ben De Jonge
Ben De Jonge
WA
819 posts
WA, 819 posts
1 Feb 2006 11:08am
I'd contact Underground, I'm pretty sure I've seen positive posts about their back up and support.

Might end up with a new stick.
Harves
Harves
WA
14 posts
WA, 14 posts
1 Feb 2006 1:10pm
I'm in Melbourne Steve so can't take you up on the offer but thanks anyway. Think I'm armed with enough info now to have a crack at it myself. Thanks to all you guys for the advice.
carp
carp
VIC
11 posts
VIC, 11 posts
8 Feb 2006 10:09pm
I recon you should give ya nostrals a good bush mens blow and lite up a dooby then crack a big woody and have a good hard look at the problem here. when ya find out what that is put on some james brown scratch ya bolders and scream halajuja and you'll feel heaps better.
quote:
Originally posted by Harves

I'm in Melbourne Steve so can't take you up on the offer but thanks anyway. Think I'm armed with enough info now to have a crack at it myself. Thanks to all you guys for the advice.

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