Nosejobs - an offer

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GrumpySmurf
GrumpySmurf
WA
230 posts
WA, 230 posts
10 Feb 2014 3:24pm
I hope I don't step on anyone's toes by posting this...

Since starting windsurfing, I have had quite a few nosejobs on my 2 boards. The first couple times, I was really upset, and got the professionals to fix them. They did a great job for a reasonable price considering the time and effort and materials required. Let alone their expertise. AT THIS POINT, if you have a nice board, and can afford it, please stop reading my post now and get it fixed professionally!

My frustration set in when I continually damage the boards (I think being 68kg and learning the harness & straps was the main cause). So I decided I better learn to fix them myself. I started off by using knead-it, and have progressed to learning to work with Epoxy resin and fiberglass. To the point that I am enjoying fixing the boards when the wind is not blowing and in my spare time.

So, if someone is in a tight spot, and don't mind an amateur job of getting your board fixed, I may be able to help. I must make it absolutely clear that I am NOT a professional, and cannot perform the job of a professional!















needsalt
needsalt
NSW
385 posts
NSW, 385 posts
10 Feb 2014 7:16pm
I wish you were in NSW Grumpy. I'm still in the Knead-it phase
pepe47
pepe47
WA
1382 posts
WA, 1382 posts
10 Feb 2014 4:53pm
Well done Grumps, done a bloody good job.
Jas71
Jas71
QLD
384 posts
QLD, 384 posts
10 Feb 2014 8:08pm
nice job
Maddog49
Maddog49
WA
102 posts
WA, 102 posts
12 Feb 2014 6:02pm
Good work Grumpy.
Can you fix Masts???
Hopefully I will have a new or fixed mast by the weekend and catch up wih you and all the new skills you have learnt from Guy
seanjones
seanjones
WA
11 posts
WA, 11 posts
8 Mar 2014 10:24am
Hi Grumpy

Could you tell me where do you get your resins from? I am going to re grip the deck one of my old board

thanks Grumpy
GrumpySmurf
GrumpySmurf
WA
230 posts
WA, 230 posts
8 Mar 2014 4:01pm
I use Bote Cote resin with their UV protected hardener. I buy these from the boat chandler at Carrington Street. Do post up photos and report on how you do the grip, as I am considering doing my whole board.
seanjones
seanjones
WA
11 posts
WA, 11 posts
8 Mar 2014 11:25pm
will do
thanks for the info
there are a few things that need to be repaired on the board
but will post my end result good or bad
thanks again

jonesy
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