Skimboard Ding Repair

It is inevitable, skim long and hard enough and your board is going to get some dings.  Dings are harmless if repaired in a timely matter.  However if you don't fix them they just get worse and worse and will make you board fall apart in short order.  In general anytime water can get under the fiberglass and into the foam you have a problem.  The water will help deteriorate the foam and the size of the ding will grow.  To keep this from happening make sure and repair your board.  I will be the first to admit that the easiest and often the cheapest way to do this is to take it to your local surf shop and have them hook you up for $15.00 - $20.00.  I probably haven't deterred you however and you still want to fix it yourself.  If this is the case, read on.

Before You Begin

Supply List - Explains the different supplies you will need to be able to tackle any repair.

Step by Step Guides

Nose Repair - The nose of a skimboard is the most common thing that needs repair.  Often it just gets worn down from the sand.  Sometimes you accidentally bang it on something.  Either way, make sure and get it repaired quickly.