Kiteboard repair advice

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1867 Posts XTreme Poster

Any tips on repair of a 2005 Slingshot? Cracked rail about the width of a pencil runs parallel to rail about 2"--kind of like peeling off of a log. does NOT need to be pretty; just strong.

Thanks,
Eric

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

see quote below. LOL

Chooch · Tue Feb 16, 10 8:43 pm

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1867 Posts XTreme Poster

Thanks Chooch. I will try straight-up epoxy without glass. That may hold up fine. My finish sanding skills are not great, so any time I can avoid layers of glass is good.

Eric

Sella · Tue Feb 16, 10 9:50 pm

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Yeah, some nice marine grade epoxy will probably do the trick. Put some duct tape around it to keep other areas clear. Then stick some tape on top and bottom of the board and run it off the edge where the crack is making sure to leave a hole between the tape that you can pour epoxy into (search around on internet for wakeboard repair for some images). Then clamp that shit tight, but put some wood or something soft between so you don't damage board. After epoxy cures peel tape back and sand extra epoxy sticking out. Good as new!

If that doesn't work you're better off buying a newer used board than spending too much to repair an '05. You can get some '08 or '09 boards for pretty damn cheap right now.

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Matt E. · Since 22 May 2008 318 Posts West Coast Sales Rep Obsessed

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1867 Posts XTreme Poster

Lots of good repair information using "wakeboard" repair--thanks for that. In my case the rail is actually cracking off--like bread crust--rather than a repair last year which was a delamination of layers at the rail.

Appreciate the advice; I am not handy.

Eric

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Post some pics. Or come by with your boys and I'll teach them how to fix it. Promise I won't try to bend their young malleable minds with the idea that public unions are going to eat a big whole in their future earnings and possibly bankrupt their state.

Sella · Wed Feb 17, 10 8:55 am

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Eric is my favorite teacher of all time and has had the biggest impact of any teacher on my life, you have him to thank for my annoying self knowing how to kite. Ask any student of his from the Middle School and they will tell you they learned something from him, a lot more than just Math and Science too, I guarantee that. There is no way he makes enough money for the impact he has on the kids in Hood River, Im lucky to of had him as a teacher.

Im not good at fixing boards but I can guarantee you Hein is, I would take him up on that offer, even though his statement was assholeish and uncalled for.

forrest · Wed Feb 17, 10 10:20 am

While it does get annoying, I think it's okay for people to poke a little at each other. This forum is more than just for kiteboarding, it's here for people who know each other to communicated as well.

I suck ass at fixing boards, so no advice here.

Hopefully Eric will still be teaching when my daughter gets to Middle school.

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

I usually avoid these topics and disregard them due to the fact that it is very easy to take a stance to be pro or anti union.

But the statement that Union will bankrupt the state is a hard one to leave alone.

If you compare Oregon to other states. Oregon PERS is one of the more responsible retirement systems in the nation. They did see a problem with the plan a few years back and rectified it. PERS is now very stable and sound.

Healthcare is not a Union problem it is a national problem that needs to be fixed. Don't blame the unions for all the unpaid medical bills, the frivolous lawsuits and extraordinary medical expenses due to liability claims. Blame your politicians and unethical lawyers.
When was the last time you sat in the ER waiting room and saw a real sick person? They do exist, but the majority of the patients in the ER are fairly healthy and could go to a local clinic. The reason they don't go to a clinic is becasue they have to pay. A hospital does not have to right to refuse medical care. We are paying for that.....And yes, my union sponsored health care plan pays my ER visit if I go, subsidizing the unpaid visits. Go ahead and blame me for being a responsible citizen who works hard and pays my bills.

If it weren't for my Union, I would probably have died on multiple occasions. My union has lobbied for many safety and health improvements to my career over their 150 year existence. Our employees and healthier and safer now more so than ever. Our union also mandated better training so that we can perform our job better and provide a safer place for you to live.

If you want to complain about unions, go live somewhere without them. Call 911 when you get there for your emergency and see who shows up, how well trained they are and how safe they perform.

I don't pretend to be a machinist and I don't complain overtime I have to pay for a part that some engineer designed. I know it was built by a professional who is trained and who has overhead. That is life. Why do you have to complain about everything that is not about YOU?

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

I am not against unions and their efforts to do good for their ranks. However, there is a fundamental difference between a union that supports workers in the private sector and one that supports public workers. They both work towards getting higher salaries and better benefits for their ranks. But in the case of the public employee unions the cost of those benefits and salaries comes purely at tax payer expense. Which is still OK as long as their benefits and compensation match what a comparable private worker gets. But when their benefits and salaries are 20 to 30% higher then I find that inequitable. Raising taxes to pay for it pisses me off.

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Well, I guess you don't have a beef with me. There basically are NO private Fire Departments. My fire district has one of the lowest tax rates in the state and provides top notch service.

Hein, PLEASE don't lump all of us into one category when you address Unions.

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1867 Posts XTreme Poster

I am going to attempt repair on my beloved 5 year old kiteboard based upon leads gathered, which was the intent of this thread.

I am not overly concerned about how Hein views my participation in a union, or his views on unions in general. Folks should feel very free to disagree--that's how democracy works. Perhaps these disagreements can be hashed out in a venue that is titled a bit differently than, "Kiteboard repair advice needed?" Better yet, a political forum, of which there are many.

Enough