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sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8367 posts
NSW, 8367 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
23743 posts
WA, 23743 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
8367 posts
NSW, 8367 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
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WA, 8898 posts
10 Jul 2026 1:59pm
It's those double forwards you keep bangin out Sue
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
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NSW, 8367 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
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SA, 2778 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
23743 posts
WA, 23743 posts
10 Jul 2026 6:57pm
Causing a major crease….? Not seeing the link ?
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
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WA, 23743 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
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jn1 jn1
SA, 2778 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
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
8367 posts
NSW, 8367 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
8367 posts
NSW, 8367 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
14991 posts
QLD, 14991 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
12890 posts
WA, 12890 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
8367 posts
NSW, 8367 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..😜



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