How to care for your new surfboard to ensure it lasts for years to come (and continues to look great).
Surfboard Care Guide
Fix dings promptly.
While my goal is to build boards that are bombproof, dings are an inevitable part of owning a surfboard. By ding, I mean a crack or opening in the epoxy resin/fiberglass that exposes the polyurethane foam core to the elements.
To repair a ding, first ensure any water that may have made its way into the ding has been removed/dried. Then, repair with epoxy resin or epoxy-compatible sun cure.
Always use epoxy resin to repair your Flux surfboard.
Pro tip: I always travel with a tube of epoxy Solarez for small dings. It’s a quick, cheap way to fix small dings and get yourself back in the water in as little time as possible. Duct tape will also work in a pinch as a temporary fix.
While epoxy surfboards are more durable than those made with traditional polyester resin, they turn yellow faster if left in direct sunlight on a regular basis. So to keep your board looking new, it’s best to store it in a bag that reflects light (white/silver).
Storing your board in a reflective bag also ensures that your board stays cool. Epoxy has a lower tolerance for extreme heat than polyester, and leaving your board in direct sunlight can heat/soften the resin.
Store your board in a bag.
Proper storage is especially important if you plan to take your board to the tropics — tropical sun can age your board very quickly if left on top of a boat or on a rack out in the elements.
The more likely you are to get sunburned, the more important it is to keep your board out of the sun when you’re not surfing.