First things first: If there are cracks in the standing area, mast track or fin box, it is better to call in a specialist, as adhesives such as Solarez do not provide sufficient stability here. However, outside of the stress zones in the standing area and the boxes, small cracks, tears and holes can be patched with UV-curing adhesives, sometimes permanently.
Solarez offers a healing paste made from UV-curing resin mixed with the finest glass fibre threads for such minor damage. Even larger impacts can usually be sealed quickly and fairly well on site - so your holiday is saved until the board is repaired properly. The special resin does not have to be mixed from two components as usual, but hardens under UV radiation. This makes it particularly easy to use:
After a few minutes, the resin has hardened and the board is ready for use again. During the board repair, the board should not be exposed to large temperature fluctuations in order to avoid pressure equalisation through the damaged area. Small burrs and edges can be smoothed with a little sandpaper.
Solarez is available in tubes of 0.5 to 2 ounces. In the local surf shop, you can expect to pay around 29 euros for 2 ounces >> e.g. available here .
Note:UV-curing adhesives are ideal for spots with direct sunlight; the board is often ready for use again within two minutes. In cloudy weather, however, the drying time is delayed, and on cold, rainy winter days the adhesive hardly hardens at all - for this reason, you should also have a two-component adhesive such as the "Ding Stick" up your sleeve.
Information about the Solarez product is available HERE .
