Damn Peacocking!

Freeride Kiter · Sat Jun 15, 13 9:09 am **Damn Peacocking!**

Hey All,

First a quick thanks to those who gave up the goods on my trip down to the Gorge and Coast. The info was good riding 8 out of 10 days from Manzanita to Three Mile Canyon. Huge Thanks! if you find yourself in AK - feel free to msg. me.

While there I picked up a Mako King, and at the event site while getting ready I had it displayed proudly on top of my car. A gust came by and flipped it over and on to the ground. When I grabbed it I noticed some scuffing that I figured I could sand out and seal/coat.

Fast forward to yesterday.. Sad

Were at the Homer Kite Fest now, kiting in a much colder water, with ocean surf and having a great time when I look at the board and notice separation at one of the spots where the board hit the asphalt.

Anyone have some experience with this and some insight on reliable repair options?

Thanks!

Nak · Sat Jun 15, 13 9:53 am

Use Epoxy. I like the slow cure variety so I have time to work with it. push it in as best you can to the delaminated spot. Wipe off all excess. You may want to use a bit of isopropyl alcohol on the rag to help get off all the epoxy. Be extremely careful not to get any of the alcohol in the repair. Now, squeeze the spot together, pushing out the excess epoxy inside and wipe it all off. Do that a couple of times. Finally, use some wood and clamps to clamp it tight together. Use wax paper between the wood and the board, so you don't glue the wood to the board. The better job you do getting rid of excess epoxy, the better the end result will be. Also, test that the wax paper releases from the epoxy after being clamped before you start. It should, but I've had some brands of wax paper adhere to the epoxy. use a bit of the epoxy, clamp the wax paper to something, and let the epoxy cure. It's always best to test first... If you have an old white plastic cutting board, that can also be used as a clamp. The epoxy won't adhere to it, but do test first.

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

I doubt the delam is from flopping off your car.
I would reach out to shop or manufacturer for warranty( assuming it was new).

If its old then do the Nak repair. Good luck.

Sella · Mon Jun 17, 13 10:29 am

Just did the exact same "Nak repair" on my 2010 Mako King. Fun boards but they delam. Like Regi stated check warranty if bought new because it won't be the first one Ocean Rodeo has had returned. Confused

Freeride Kiter · Thu Jun 20, 13 12:26 am

Copy that! thanks guys.

I'll check with OR first, but I think that because the delam is obvious where the scuff marks are from the fall off the car - I'm not covered on this.
I got the epoxy and will attempt repair when I get home from work in a few weeks!

Thanks again!
Dan