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Paul Godette: Guide to fixing dings on your surfboard


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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, Paul Godette ( @gaul_p ) and I talk all about ding repairs, the dos and don’ts for wet foam, delaminated boards, snapped boards, etc. We also talk about how important it is to stay paddle-fit for inconsistent surf spots like Rockaway and how the Basis Paddle Trainer is able to help you get there through cold wintery flat spells.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:06 Ding Repair Basics

04:48 Temporary Fixes vs. Professional Repairs

06:34 Understanding Ding Repair Kits

11:05 Common Mistakes in Ding Repair

16:01 Dealing with Wet Foam

21:02 Repairing Dings and Delaminations

25:25 Repairing a Snapped Board

27:20 Fin Box Repairs

28:15 Repairing Concaves on Surfboards

29:17 Understanding Ding Repair

30:27 The Journey of Shaping a Surfboard

33:51 Lessons Learned from Shaping

36:12 The Art and Science of Surfboard Design

40:14 Tips for Surfing Cold and Tricky Beach Breaks

42:52 Choosing the Right Equipment for Rockaway

45:47 The Importance of Paddle Fitness

50:11 Light Bulb Moments in Surfing Technique

53:01 Finding Your Perfect Surfboard

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  • Yury Tsednov
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