How to Fix a Large Crack in a Skim Board

Skimboarding is a water board sport slightly different from surfing. In surfing, riders catch waves from behind the breaking line and surf to shore. In skimboarding, riders run from the beach to meet the wave as it's breaking. Then, they catch the wave as it is breaking and surf to shore. In both sports, the board is a crucial piece of equipment. Maintaining your skim board should be a priority. If you crack your skim board, fix it before riding again.

Things You'll Need

  • Paintbrush
  • Adhesive tape
  • Latex gloves
  • Surfboard repair kit (epoxy resin, catalyst solution, sandpaper, mixing spoon)
  • Bowl
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your skimboard in a safe area and allow it to air dry. Depending on how wet the interior of the board has gotten, this may take several days. Do not begin repairs until the exterior board and the interior polystyrene core have dried completely.

    • 2

      Inspect the crack in the skimboard. Brush the crack and the surrounding areas of the board with a paintbrush to remove any dirt and sand.

    • 3

      Rub the board that surrounds the crack with a piece of sandpaper. Sand an area at least 1/2 inch around the entire crack. Rub the sanded area until it is smooth to allow the repair epoxy to fix the crack properly.

    • 4

      Brush the sanded area using a paintbrush to remove any bits of sand and board left over from sanding. Outline the sanded area using adhesive tape. Ensure the tape borders the entire sanded area. This will help prevent the repair epoxy from coming in contact with the undamaged areas of the board.

    • 5

      Put on a pair of latex gloves. Prepare the epoxy resin in a bowl by mixing the resin and catalyst solution. Make enough epoxy resin to cover the entire sanded area of the skimboard. Apply the resin to the crack and the sanded area of the board. Cover the area completely to prevent future leaks.

    • 6

      Place the skimboard in a safe place and allow the resin to harden. Depending on how much resin is needed for the repair, this may take a few days.

    • 7

      Rub the repaired area with a piece of sandpaper. Smooth down the area where you applied the resin. Keep rubbing the area until the repaired area is flush with the rest of the skimboard.