Snapped kneeoard Repair.

Snapped board repair. Kneeboard. Snapped surfboard repair. surfboard repairs

Thanks to Albert Munoz for donating his discarded board.

The Break 

This is a proud kneeboard that has been crunched by its rider. Hopefully he got a ride before the fall.

There are 2 main issues for me in repairing this board.

 

1. joining the 2 pieces so that the board will be as strong as original. If you have broken 1 board it is possible that you are likely to break another one so breaking this board again becomes part of that possibility.

 

2. make sure the rocker is perfect.

 

I am not worried about additional weight as it will only be a matter of grams but I am more concerned about maintaining the centre balance point of the board.

The Challenge 

A fine kneeboard has almost gone to God.
A complete break through the area in front of the kneeling pad area.

I have determined the balance point of the board and weighed it before the repair. I want to make sure it's perfect when I finished.

 

A Clean Look

I have now cleaned off all the paint and glue from the kneepad.
This allows me to see exactly what damage has been done.

The Divorce is Complete

The board was broken from the top which left the fibreglass on the bottom which had to be cut through.
This was an easy task with my little dremel.

Stringer Preparation

I have cut a gap beside the stringer about 1/4" wide and about 2" long which will take the stringer braces.

 

the ceremony continues.

There is some highly technical equipment here. I don't suggest anyone do this at home unless they are a trained professional.

Don't laugh. The join and rail lines are perfect.

 

You may kiss the bride

Wow! the union is complete. both pieces are madly in love.
It is now ready to start fibreglassing.

You may kiss the bride

Wow! the union is complete. both pieces are madly in love.
It is now ready to start fibreglassing.

the first stage of fibreglass

I have put 1 patch inside the scar and one full piece extending at least 4" either side of the scar.

the first layers of fibreglass.

I have routed out the deck's damaged areas and put in thin slices of foam to correct the indents made by the break.

 

 I have put the first lot of colour on the deck. It's actually fluro but it doesn't show up here. It looks great.