epoxy board repair?

Sniipe

I've damaged my board. One wave broke my fin and its foundation in the epoxy board. Its about 5cm diameter. I can get a fin no problem but I can't find anywhere to repair my board.

I'm based in Galway. I've tried a few times to get in contact with a guy in Lahinch, but have had no reply.

Low Pockets

If you can get it to Kerry Al at aorsurfboards.com is your man.

One of the handier lads out there.

Sniipe

Got to say I love his site. The board is a cheapy, I don't think it would be worth going all the way to Kerry with it. I'd love to sell it and get a new one, but no one would buy a damaged board.

Anyone know anyone else more local? Galway / Clare / Mayo?

luisspellcast

wouldn't you try to get some sort of quote and sell the board minus the hassle and repair costs you might get a quick sell

spaceHopper

check your pm's

rodento

CJS why the pm, surely it's handy for people to know the name of epoxy repairers

glide

i repair epoxys, im in north cork
chris darling is in dublin he does them.
conor at waxon does them in sligo

who are you trying to call in lahinch?
there are 3 guys there doing repairs

cornbb

You could always give it a go yourself, if feeling brave.

http://www.boardlady.com/repairmenu.htm

piddles

Ger from Seventh wave surf school in Enniscrone did a great job on my epoxy.

Decos

Did you try tom doidge harrison? Never went to him myself but he might be able to help. http://www.dhsurfboards.com/

Sniipe

The point that needs to be repaired is right under the fin. I don't think I'm brave enough to do it myself.

@glide - I was given a number by the surf shop in Lahinch. I don't recall the name of the person/company. Cork and Dublin are too far away for me sorry.

I will probably head to Sligo at some stage (but with a baby on the way, who knows for sure) and give someone up there a call when I'm up next.

Lahinch would be the handiest (after Galway)...

spaceHopper

If it's only a hole in the board then it's not going to be that hard to repair. What kind of board is it, NSP or something better. Take a photo of the damage. You can do a lot with sun cure http://store.magicseaweed.com/Ding-All-Sun-Cure-Epoxy-Resin/Item/120/ Use it in the shade or late afternoon (board lady side says never to repair till the main heat of the day is passed) and then put it in the sun to cure, sand it back and get in the water. I'm no expert and have patched up boards including resetting a further fin box. If I broke it I mend it unless it's very bad or a valuable board..

Decos

Sniipe give tom d.h. a call, his place is near lahinch. 087 9082416

wipeout.wendy

Epoxy resin is much easier to deal with, you should give it a go and at least still be able to catch a wave before you sell... On a cheap board repair doesn't have to be pretty just make sure it's water tight

slideshow bob

Dan Mill (sic AKA Kiwi Dan) in Galway docks does epoxy repairs on boats. bound to be able to do this for you.