To any shapers or someone who works at a shop that does repairs, what's the closest spot to philly to take my board to get fixed. Need to take 2 shorties in tomorrow. Thanks.
Not sure where you're located...but I think this is the closest to Center City that I am aware of... Sunrise Surf and Skate Shop 259 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill (856) 427-7873
Yeah he is a great guy, he has repaired my board a couple times and did a great job and his shop is pretty cool
There is a surf shop in Cherry Hill, lmfao! I would take it closer to the coast to someone who repairs dings on a more consistent basis. Nothing against this shop but they probably don't perform too many ding repairs. There is nothing worse than a bad ding repair with weave burning through, etc.
He actually brings his boards to ocean city to get repaired, I'm pretty sure it's heritages that repairs them
Nah...not Heritage. I know the owner...ding guy is local and does decent work. Hope it works out for you pat...
"Recommended" should come after the repairs hold up. Cheap and fast dont mean a thing if the repairs arent solid and durable.
but i wouldn't mind knowing what you think i should be looking out for once i get them back and start using them
Yeah I agree...quick turnaround is nice. I guess I just meant that one of the ways to do a repair quick and cheap is to rush the process, not dry the board out if its damp, overly rely on UV cure resin, etc. Especially tough to get good repair conditions this time of year when its cold and damp out, and repairs like to be done warm and dry. After a few sessions, see if any resin is flaking up or off near the edges of the repaired area, is the repair slightly browner or yellower than the surrounding board? Is cloth weave showing on the repair or nearby? Are there cracks, cavities, pinholes, bubbles in the repair? These could indicate a repair that isn't going to hold up.
