water logged

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by get wet, Feb 15, 2009.

  1. get wet

    get wet Active Member

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    Dec 10, 2008
    how do you know if your board is water logged? Will it mess up the ability of the board if it gets water in it?
     
  2. ECboarder

    ECboarder Well-Known Member

    160
    Feb 11, 2009
    you will be able to see the water underneath the foam. and it can affect your tricks alot from the weight it puts on the board
     

  3. Shakagrom

    Shakagrom Well-Known Member

    589
    Aug 22, 2008
    if theres an area that you think is water logged then test it out. When styrofoam is waterlogged it becomes a lot mushier and you can press down pretty easily even with the fiber glass. You might have to let the board air out and then you gotta seal it up before you take it out again.
     
  4. MDSurfer

    MDSurfer Well-Known Member

    Dec 30, 2006
    First. . .

    you have to suck out the "Poison." It will taste salty and smell like fiberglass, but it's the first step to letting things dry out.
     
  5. RainWizard112

    RainWizard112 Member

    23
    Feb 10, 2009
    I may not be right on this, but sometimes I think you'll get bubbles in the fiberglass of your board from the water getting in or the foam will feel like it's deteriorating (like it won't be there in certain spots). Hope that helps.
     
  6. mexsurfer

    mexsurfer Well-Known Member

    662
    Jul 14, 2008
    if its water logged, it will be a lot heavier and you do have to try and suck out the water and keeping it in the sunlight for a while