Surf Bord (ENG)

CHOOSE A SURF BORD

If you are debuting in the surf, a lot of attention when choosing the board. Prefer the greatest. They are slower and, therefore, easier to balance. But beware. The entire board should be proportional to your height and weight. For a surfer of 65 Kg and 62cm and 1m high, ideally a surfboard 6'3 (6:00 to 3:00 inches) and so on. In stores, always ask for information. If a surf shop, ask the address of the manufacturer and origin, because if there is a problem, you'll know where to turn. Check for weak spots in the seams of fabrics, borders, edges and tail. Look for whitish tissue in keels and possible bubbles bases. Check the weight of the board. Be wary if it's too light, it can only have a cloth on the deck (top) and in a short time, with the pressure of the feet, the glass will sink. Stay tuned with boards that have very low price, because you may be the guinea pig for someone who is starting in the letter or some paratrooper market. If the final finish or matte finish for speed (sandpaper), check the board with extra attention, since these forms of finishing hide more defects in the glass, as well as the paintings, which must be made prior to lamination in shape . Remember that Brazil is today the country where the boards have the lowest prices. So 20 or 30 dollars more, at the time of purchase, may pose greater durability, higher resale value, labor, skilled labor, quality of material used, prestigious brand in the market and especially pleased to have made a good purchase.

SAVING A SURF BORDWe know that a board is not a cheap material, imagine if you do not take care with all affection. So here are some important tips for you to take better care of your valuable equipment:

(1) Always use a cover to protect your board from the sun as much as possible against shocks;

(2) Never leave your board put a lot of time exposed to the sun, as well as yellowing faster bubbles may appear in the glass;

(3) Under no circumstances let the plank with dark or light cover inside the car all closed under a strong sun, as you may damage as regression of the block and bubbles;

(4) After a day of surfing always wash the board and leash;

(5) If change when using paraffin is very dirty or darkened and when passing a new place is always a good coat of wax that will protect the deck (part of up) plank against amassões;

(6) Any broken or latch seal immediately with silvertape (silver tape) so that water does not infiltrate and take as soon as possible by a specialist workshop for repair;

(7) Avoid placing an plank on top of another if with paraffin, it can stick to the bottom and change the performance and fluidity in the waves.