How to Repair a Skimboard

You can repair a skimboard at home with fiberglass, resin and several hours, but what do you do if your skimboard is damaged at the beach and you have no intention of going home? Learning how to quickly patch a skimboard can keep you in the water without risking further damage to the skimboard.

Things You'll Need

  • House Key
  • Superglue
  • Plastic Card (Similar to a Credit Card)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Turn your skimboard so the damaged area is facing up. Wipe away any sand or dirt from the area with your hand. You can also blow on the area to clear it.

    • 2

      Using a house key, dig into the exposed foam just enough to roughen its surface. Don't dig too deeply; the goal is to penetrate just enough so the superglue can permeate the foam.

    • 3

      Cover the area that needs repair with superglue. Using a plastic card (an expired credit card or membership card) spread the glue from the center of the repair area out to the edges. Feather the glue over the repair edge and onto the undamaged board area.

    • 4

      Let the glue dry for 15 minutes. Then visually check the repair area to make sure the glue has covered and sealed the entire repaired area. If you see any holes or missed areas, reapply the glue to that area only and smooth with the card.