Surfboard Repairs in Tynemouth
1 surfboard repair in Tynemouth, North East England.
The North East surf scene has grown fast, and with it the need for good local surfboard repairs. Cold water, rocky reefs and busy line ups at Longsands all take their toll on boards, and getting a ding fixed quickly is the best way to keep your board surfing well through the winter. Repairers in and around Tynemouth fix everything from small dings to full restorations.
Common repairs
Most repairs are dings and cracks in the glass, pressure dents, broken or ripped out fin boxes, damaged leash plugs, snapped boards and delamination. Some local repairers also restore older boards and work on hard paddleboards.
PU and epoxy boards
Polyurethane boards with polyester resin and epoxy boards need different materials to repair properly, and repairs on epoxy boards often cost a little more. Tell your repairer how your board is built, and they will choose the right resin so the repair stays strong and watertight in cold North Sea conditions.
What to do when your board is damaged
Get out of the water as soon as you notice a ding. Water in the foam adds weight and can freeze and expand in very cold weather, making the damage worse. Rinse the board in fresh water, let it dry indoors and keep it somewhere warm until you can drop it off.
How long repairs take
Simple repairs can often be done within a few days, while bigger jobs take longer. Resin cures more slowly in cold weather, so winter repairs can take a little longer. Many repairers will give you a price when you drop the board off, and some publish their prices for common repairs.
Looking after your board
Use a padded board bag, keep your board out of hot cars in summer and freezing sheds in winter, and check it regularly for small cracks, especially after surfing near the reefs.
Repairs near Tynemouth
Repairers in Whitley Bay and along the coast are a short drive or Metro ride from Longsands, King Edward's Bay and Cullercoats, and serve surfers from across Tyneside.
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