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sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
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sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8371 posts
10 Jul 2026 1:12pm
My favourite board is looking sad.
I just noticed the crack and line across the tail. It's a bit soft around the line but the underside looks ok.
I'm thinking about getting someone to fix it as I don't think I'll be able to get another one.

Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23746 posts
Mark _australia Mark _australia
WA, 23746 posts
10 Jul 2026 12:06pm
Anything is fixable. Just cost vs benefit huh.
that’s a big one so def don’t use it. And do get it fixed by someone who can vacuum bag and do it right, it’s very stressed there so a bog line and glass over will just break adjacent to the new work.
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8371 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8371 posts
10 Jul 2026 2:50pm
Mark _australia said..
Anything is fixable. Just cost vs benefit huh.
that’s a big one so def don’t use it. And do get it fixed by someone who can vacuum bag and do it right, it’s very stressed there so a bog line and glass over will just break adjacent to the new work.



Just been talking to someone who does repairs. He's got a Carbon Art I can try. If I don't like that I can get a durable but ugly repair done..
elmo
elmo
WA
8899 posts
elmo elmo
WA, 8899 posts
10 Jul 2026 1:59pm
It's those double forwards you keep bangin out Sue
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8371 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8371 posts
10 Jul 2026 4:01pm
elmo said..
It's those double forwards you keep bangin out Sue


What the unintentional ones? 😜
I hit a log ages ago but bounced over and kept going..I didn't notice any damage except the fin was really tightly wedged in the box..maybe it started there and has got worse..🙄
jn1
jn1
SA
2781 posts
jn1 jn1
SA, 2781 posts
10 Jul 2026 8:13pm
Vent plug failure ?. Sue, get a tissue wick and see if there is water in your vent plug hole.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23746 posts
Mark _australia Mark _australia
WA, 23746 posts
10 Jul 2026 6:57pm
Causing a major crease….? Not seeing the link ?
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23746 posts
Mark _australia Mark _australia
WA, 23746 posts
10 Jul 2026 6:59pm


I hit a log ages ago but bounced over and kept going..I didn't notice any damage except the fin was really tightly wedged in the box..maybe it started there and has got worse..🙄




That would be it. Visualise the fin lifting tail up violently and board held level with the balance of mast mast pressure / planing force upwards on the midsection.
jn1
jn1
SA
2781 posts
jn1 jn1
SA, 2781 posts
10 Jul 2026 8:36pm
Mark _australia said..
Causing a major crease….? Not seeing the link ?



I figured if there is water getting in, a lot of water, it may cause this failure ?

I've always suspected Sue to be a cheese roll queen. She does not advertise that fact, because she does not want to hurt our feelings. But this is proof now 🤣
powersloshin
powersloshin
NSW
1857 posts
powersloshin powersloshin
NSW, 1857 posts
10 Jul 2026 9:28pm
Pity , that is a great board, did my best hr and alpha with it
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8371 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8371 posts
11 Jul 2026 7:54am
powersloshin said..
Pity , that is a great board, did my best hr and alpha with it


Yes..I'm getting a loan board re test to buy but the RS2 is like a comfy blanket that I like and trust..( silly simile(?) ) but you get my meaning. 😉😁
I'll probably get an ugly repair on the RS. Was someone joking when they named the RS slalom line? 😆
I love it's plug and play, comfort in small chop and gybing. I got rid of my 87 ltr Isonic ( faster by 1- 1.5kts) to prioritise comfort and fun.😊
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8371 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8371 posts
11 Jul 2026 7:56am
Mark _australia said..



I hit a log ages ago but bounced over and kept going..I didn't notice any damage except the fin was really tightly wedged in the box..maybe it started there and has got worse..🙄





That would be it. Visualise the fin lifting tail up violently and board held level with the balance of mast mast pressure / planing force upwards on the midsection.


I was surprised the back of the board hadn't ripped off..It was a big piece of timber and I hit it hard..Thanks goodness for raked delta fins..🙄
Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14997 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14997 posts
11 Jul 2026 8:09am
powersloshin said..
Pity , that is a great board, did my best hr and alpha with it


Let me fix that…

it was a great board… rocker will never be the same unfortunately… time for the bin.
decrepit
decrepit
WA
12894 posts
decrepit decrepit
WA, 12894 posts
11 Jul 2026 8:44am
Gestalt said..
Let me fix that…
it was a great board… rocker will never be the same unfortunately… time for the bin.


I disagree.
Fixed properly, the rocker line can be restored. It's probably gone -ve anyway and needs bogging.
Once the damage has been removed, the board will flex easily, vacuumed onto a rocker jig, with new sandwich, it will be as good as new.
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8371 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8371 posts
11 Jul 2026 11:47am
jn1 said..


Mark _australia said..
Causing a major crease….? Not seeing the link ?





I figured if there is water getting in, a lot of water, it may cause this failure ?

I've always suspected Sue to be a cheese roll queen. She does not advertise that fact, because she does not want to hurt our feelings. But this is proof now 🤣


Cheeseroll with a log finish..😜



Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23746 posts
Mark _australia Mark _australia
WA, 23746 posts
11 Jul 2026 12:36pm
Agree Decrepit’s post. This is an opportunity to pull the rocker back to where it should be and could end up faster
Subsonic
Subsonic
WA
3430 posts
Subsonic Subsonic
WA, 3430 posts
11 Jul 2026 12:43pm
Mark _australia said..
Agree Decrepit’s post. This is an opportunity to pull the rocker back to where it should be and could end up faster


Faster is something I realise every one else is whenever i go for a sail🤔
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8371 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8371 posts
11 Jul 2026 3:21pm
Mark _australia said..
Agree Decrepit’s post. This is an opportunity to pull the rocker back to where it should be and could end up faster


Oh, That sounds good! 😛
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8371 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8371 posts
11 Jul 2026 3:21pm
Subsonic said..

Mark _australia said..
Agree Decrepit’s post. This is an opportunity to pull the rocker back to where it should be and could end up faster



Faster is something I realise every one else is whenever i go for a sail🤔

Yep its still got the handicap of me on it..😀


sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8371 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8371 posts
11 Jul 2026 3:22pm
Probably won't be a full on rebuild..
Imax1
Imax1
QLD
4955 posts
Imax1 Imax1
QLD, 4955 posts
11 Jul 2026 5:12pm
After you get the damage fixed you could ask the rocker bogger to add a little less rocker to make it go faster. If it's your top speed board. Could be worth the conversation.
Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14997 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14997 posts
11 Jul 2026 6:43pm
decrepit said..

Gestalt said..
Let me fix that…
it was a great board… rocker will never be the same unfortunately… time for the bin.



I disagree.
Fixed properly, the rocker line can be restored. It's probably gone -ve anyway and needs bogging.
Once the damage has been removed, the board will flex easily, vacuumed onto a rocker jig, with new sandwich, it will be as good as new.


So you have the original rocker jig then?
Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14997 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14997 posts
11 Jul 2026 6:46pm
Mark _australia said..
Agree Decrepit’s post. This is an opportunity to pull the rocker back to where it should be and could end up faster


Unless you have the original rocker jig where it should be and where it was are 2 very different outcomes.…

Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23746 posts
Mark _australia Mark _australia
WA, 23746 posts
11 Jul 2026 8:25pm
Nope. Fast boards will be flat to 730-780mm with around 1.5-2.5mm tail kick. There is stuff- all variation in speed boards. I would vac bag the top repair with bit of steel rectangle section to hold that bottom flat and a small shim at tail. Pizza cake
decrepit
decrepit
WA
12894 posts
decrepit decrepit
WA, 12894 posts
11 Jul 2026 9:50pm
Gestalt said..
So you have the original rocker jig then?


What Mark says!
and anyway, it's fairly easy to see what the rocker used to be.
Unless it's a Neil Scheltima board it will be flat where that damage is.
The most important thing, is that it's not -ve, very slightly +ve won't have a lot of effect.
Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14997 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14997 posts
12 Jul 2026 7:22am
Or a carbon art or a mistral etc etc….anyways, not saying it cant be repaired just saying it may not be the same.
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8371 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8371 posts
12 Jul 2026 10:46am
Just dropped it in to get fixed. The crease isn't right around the rails. The bottom is fine so we're just doing a band horizontally.
decrepit
decrepit
WA
12894 posts
decrepit decrepit
WA, 12894 posts
12 Jul 2026 9:09am
despite Gestalt, I doubt you'll notice much difference. especially if the fixer keeps their eye on the rocker.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23746 posts
Mark _australia Mark _australia
WA, 23746 posts
12 Jul 2026 12:43pm
Gestalt said..
Or a carbon art or a mistral etc etc….anyways, not saying it cant be repaired just saying it may not be the same.


I know I’d make it faster. Opportunity to have that bottom perfect.
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