Putting Name/Number of Boards?

soona · Since 27 Sep 2009 72 Posts

I just got a new twin tip and once again ponder the means to mark it with my name and number so it can be returned to me if I lose it.

This one has beautiful graphics and I hate to mess it up. My real concern is re-selling it . . . in fact, I got my last board used and had to try to remove and cover up the prior owner's name, number - and reward offer. Also, I write my Baja residence on it for winter, and so far that just stays on the board in the summer.

So I tried putting down some clear packing tape, writing on that with sharpie, then covering it with another piece of tape. Altho I haven't tried to remove it I am hoping that I (or the next owner) can peel the tape off easier than trying to scrub indelible sharpie right off the board.

What do other people do - just write on the board? Maybe the board manufacturers should include a place and means to label them.

kss · Since 24 Apr 2006 614 Posts pdx Addicted

go to staples or some office store and buy a $20 label maker. rollo turned me onto this about 10 years ago. simple, easy, laminated, can make font large or small.

I have one similar to this...

http://www.staples.com/Brother-PT-H100-Easy-Handheld-Label-Maker/product_931367

beech · Since 21 Aug 2010 485 Posts Longview, WA Obsessed

really?? ... sharpie

beech · Since 21 Aug 2010 485 Posts Longview, WA Obsessed

comes off w rubbing alcohol

soona · Since 27 Sep 2009 72 Posts

I couldn't get the prior owner's name off with rubbing alcohol - not entirely anyway.
That's why I ask . . .

beech · Since 21 Aug 2010 485 Posts Longview, WA Obsessed

gotcha. wd40 works too. if the surface is somewhat porous or rough its a little harder. i suppose a dremel is out of the question

Nak · Fri Jan 31, 14 2:52 pm

chrissmack · Since 08 Jun 2005 526 Posts portland Addicted

label maker baby! i made labels for everything; bars, harness, pump. for those "super exhausted space out and leave all your gear at the launch" episodes.

for bars, make a nice long label, and fold it around the o shit handle and stick it to itself. the label is tear resistant, and the good tape doesn't fade or scratch off.

doesn't hold up against thieves though.

Blazeheliski · Since 30 Mar 2011 659 Posts Mosier Addicted

The old surfboard that I bought for $100 has the original owner name and phone number with a single line drawn through it. The name and number of the guy I bought it from with a single line drawn through it. And now it has my name and number. All names and drawn in sharpie and very readable. Shows the whole history of the board. The label maker idea is good - but I kinda like this method too........ Smile

OG · Since 07 Jun 2011 599 Posts Addicted

Bettyboarder · Sat Feb 01, 14 9:59 am

I use a piece of duct tape and a sharpie. Had it on my board for 4 years now and still can read it and take it off if I want to sell it. I tuck my by my foot strap so you dont really see it unless your looking

shred_da_gorge · Sat Feb 01, 14 10:10 am

I use a simple (paper) mailing label with a sharpie, then cover it securely with clear packing tape. It's lasted many years on my favorite TT, and on the two that I've sold it's come off quite easily with soap & water and Goo Gone for any stubborn adhesive. A sharp razor blade comes in handy to remove it - albeit CAREFULLY.

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2623 Posts The 503 METAL

Something to consider...

One day Barfly's skim board disappeared off the beach while he was out on his surfboard. The next day I see a kid with it...I confront him and he says it's his...I look at the board and see clearly where he tried to scrub off Barfly's name and number in sharpie...BUSTED! Twisted Evil

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

Seaplus · Since 06 May 2012 17 Posts Keller, Texas

Sharpie it...The board is going to depreciate anyway but it'll still have $ value.

If you don't sharpie it and lose it...it has no value (to you).

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-11855.html&highlight=frenchy

you can hit up Frenchy and he could hook you up with a custom made sticker with your name and number on it. I've had mine on for almost five years - and its still clearly visible and when I sell my board (its not going to be worth much - but when i do) I can just scrape the sticker off.

chipper · Since 16 Jan 2014 25 Posts United States

label makers work good, or a water proof/plastic sticker and write on it with a sharpie.