How do I plug my fin holes?

wackowakeboarder · Posted: Apr 17, 2004 3:18 am Post subject: How do I plug my fin holes?

Hi i just got my new butter wakeskate and i wanted to ride it with out fins. What can i use to fill in the holes that are left when i remove the fins.

thanks

Brett Leadley · Posted: Apr 17, 2004 8:03 am Post subject:

Put a couple of strips of duct tape over the fin holes on the bottom of the board. Then drip any kind of wax (candlewax will do) into the holes on the other side until they fill up. After a couple minutes rip that duct tape off. This works good because you can easily get the holes open again if you wish. Go ride and have fun.

vance · Guest

wackowakeboarder,

Why would you want to fill the holes?

cojo99 · Newbie Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 36

i heard it could warp your boacrd because they do not seal the fin holes

RUSSIAN · Posted: Apr 17, 2004 8:32 pm Post subject:

the holes on my 4-track don't seem to be sealed

wackowakeboarder · Posted: Apr 18, 2004 12:36 am Post subject:

thanks

i thought i would fill because like cojo99 said i heard it could warp and weaken your board if you left them exposed

thanks again

XklusiveElement · Newbie Joined: 28 May 2003 Posts: 2

I just used candle wax to plug the holes in my board. Now the only thing I worry about is it melting out when it is sitting in the sun on the boat. Just something to keep in mind when choosing a filler.

thirdcoast · Outlaw Joined: 14 May 2004 Posts: 121 City: A*T*X

i used a hot glue gun to fill mine, just sanded it to make it smooth, works great.

Bruky · Guest

why would you even ride without fins? just curious

Bruky · Guest

oh yeah, and if its because you want to slide, just get some of Kampus's billet slider fins like i did...they work great...

colefooter · Posted: May 15, 2004 6:16 am Post subject:

I think sticky tac would work wouldnt it?

thirdcoast · Outlaw Joined: 14 May 2004 Posts: 121 City: A*T*X

I ride without fins cause i like the loose feel. reminds me of snowboarding.

rybassett17 · Addict Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 562 City: Cadillac

I used a ptex stick and just melted into there

BrtnDan · Addict Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609

Fins or no fins is just a personal prefer preference. It all depends on what kinda feel you're going for.

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

I would be surpised if they didn't seal those holes. Even with fins, water will seep in. I would email them and ask if they are sealed.

M3snow010 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Posts: 124 City: Rochester

i just used candle wax, worked good for me

andrandre · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 258 City: Toronto

if your gonna try to plus them use like caulking and aqua glue cause u dont wanna warp ur board