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soona
Since 27 Sep 2009
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 Thu Dec 16, 10 2:57 pm Best way to label boards with name and contact info? |
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On my old board, I put a piece of duct tape on it and wrote my name and number. Duct tape doesn't last long in the sun and water. Then I bought a used board, and the prior owner simply used a sharpie right on the deck.
Now, I need to cross that out - or cover it up - and put on my own info. Also, when in Baja this winter I'll want to put down where I'm staying down there, and at home in the summer I just use my US phone number. So it's nice to be able to change info, whether because of a new owner, or new contact info.
Is there a good kind of tape or label I can apply to the deck, and then replace with a new one? What do you guys do? (And don't tell me "just don't lose your board"!) |
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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| Thu Dec 16, 10 4:18 pm |
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| I believe some guy on here sells labels - they're pretty sweet. |
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DesertWinds
Since 01 May 2009
80 Posts
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| Thu Dec 16, 10 4:22 pm |
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A bit of acetone to clean and a sharpie get's it done.
*Also doesn't hurt to write "REWARD- free beers if found" |
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WINDUDE
Since 10 Jun 2010
558 Posts
GORGE!
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| Thu Dec 16, 10 4:35 pm |
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I have found fresh hyena blood works the best...
on a real note, SHARPIE or Label maker
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beech
Since 21 Aug 2010
485 Posts
Longview, WA
Obsessed
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| Thu Dec 16, 10 4:46 pm |
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| sharpie... and you can erase it with rubbing alcohol |
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soona
Since 27 Sep 2009
72 Posts
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| Thu Dec 16, 10 5:23 pm |
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Yeah, the prior owner wrote "$$REWARD$$" under her name.
Never thought to use rubbing alcohol or acetone. If that works I'll stick with the sharpie. Thx. |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2102 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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| Thu Dec 16, 10 7:08 pm |
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| soona wrote: | Yeah, the prior owner wrote "$$REWARD$$" under her name.
Never thought to use rubbing alcohol or acetone. If that works I'll stick with the sharpie. Thx. |
Of course rubbing alcohol or acetone work. Better to get the stronger 90% to 99% rubbing alcohol--great for sniffing after a session when you don't have beer  Just kidding. Good to have small bottle of rubbing alcohol for cuts or if you want to put a drop or two in your ears after a session. I mainly do the ear thing after sailing in the Columbia, but I know others that do it after sailing in the ocean. Some don't do it at all, but I don't like ear infections. |
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sirmichaelo
Since 26 Mar 2010
353 Posts
Maui
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| Thu Dec 16, 10 9:29 pm |
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Sharpie and 'Reward'.
I've lost my board about 4-5 times in 5 years and I've gotten it back everytime.
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PDXF
Since 10 Sep 2008
116 Posts
Stoked
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| Fri Dec 17, 10 9:59 am |
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| I've used a layer of packing tape that I wrote on then another layer of clear packing tape over that. It has lasted longer than anyone should admit to owning a board! |
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1342 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Mon Dec 20, 10 11:39 pm |
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| I use a paper mailing label, then cover it with packing tape. They've never come off after many seasons of riding, and I've easily removed two with "GooGone" and sold the boards. It's worked on both twin tips and surfboards for me. Acetone (nail polish remover) should work too but I think GooGone is slightly less caustic. |
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The minnow
Since 26 Jan 2009
395 Posts
argentina
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| Tue Dec 21, 10 4:00 am alameda boardsports |
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lost a brandnew thorn 147 at 3rd street, and had no name,
when i asked to the finder to leave it with me they, the woman and child, said no that it was thiers , and i understand they never got it back.
its only a stupid person worries about resale, and I always stand by my style
which is if i know its between the board or kite, I dump the kite and swim with the board, kites are cheap, and good boards are few,
am only intrested in my style, and most people want to influence you with thiers.
Like stupid people that say, small kite, big ass, flat rocker board, my dog is constibated, from hearing this bullshit,
dont go out so over powered you can not get your board? or if the ebb is that nargly have a good plan, the buddy system is best and a marine whistle, is good
put your name on your kite, and never lose your board, also if you think that kite is your life raft you better learn how to swim! and do not talk to me about stlye
or spelling unless you give me your name and phone number and dirrection
because am coming over for dinner and beers!!!
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mschulz
Since 29 May 2007
530 Posts
Reno, NV
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| Tue Dec 21, 10 10:31 am Re: alameda boardsports |
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| david peterson wrote: | and do not talk to me about stlye
or spelling unless you give me your name and phone number and dirrection
because am coming over for dinner and beers!!! |
Classic D-P 
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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