How to Remove a Headless Screw From a Surfboard

Surfing has been a practiced water sport for thousands of years. Early Polynesian fishermen would ride the waves into shore after catching fish. This led to the recreational pastime of surfing. Today, professional surfers compete in annual surfing championships throughout the world. These professionals have to keep their surfboards in excellent working order to perform well. Headless screws typically hold the fin of the surfboard in the fin box on the bottom of the surfboard. These screws are headless to minimize drag during surfing.

Things You'll Need

  • Flathead screwdriver
  • Allen wrench key
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Instructions

    • 1

      Turn the surfboard so that the fin is facing up.

    • 2

      Insert an appropriately sized flathead screwdriver or allen wrench key into the screw hole until it fits into the slot or impression in the screw shaft.

    • 3

      Turn the screw counterclockwise until it unthreads out of the hole.