Holes from fin removel

tan_man321 · Newbie Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 13

Hey guys, I was wondering if there was somthing to put in the holes when you take the fins off your board or do you just ride with the holes in the board?

Ride DH · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 186

just ride man, they don't make ya sink like a hole in your boat will Surprised

vawakemonster · Posted: Jun 22, 2006 4:07 pm Post subject:

sometimes if you cut at the rite angel you can get a lil rooster tail out of the hole

tan_man321 · Newbie Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 13

Epic · Addict Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 765

Most leave them open, won't affect your riding. If it bothers you though some people put stickers over them.

wakedork · Posted: Jun 23, 2006 11:03 am Post subject:

OK here's the deal most people will argue with me but the holes make a difference in how the board rides. If i didn't shapers wouldn't bother getting the bottom smooth. The holes cause turbulence, and that effects the tracking. No maybe you'll never notice but you might. So here is what most people do. Put a sticker or piece of tape on the bottom of the board to cover the holes. Then from the top side melt some wax (candles work great, dripless candles seem to last longer without melting away) and drip it into the holes until full. Remove the tape or sticker from the bottom. Now you should have a nice smooth surface on the bottom of your board again. The wax will get hot and melt in the sun. I nver really have a problem with it on the boat because it gets hot then cold in the water but if I leave it in my car it will melt and run down your board, not a problem just clean it off and repet. If you want a permanent solution that won't melt and you won't ever have to replace do the same thing with 2 part epoxy. If you ever want the fins back on you'll have to drill it back out.

jpminter · Posted: Jun 23, 2006 11:13 am Post subject:

elmerfudd · Outlaw Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 223 City: Ft. Lauderdale

I had no idea people even think about these things. Shocked

JeffR · Addict Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 608 City: Victoria, BC

Craig-R · Guest

the holes do NOT affect your riding, come on. its all mental if you think it causes "turbulence" in the water

AlioWakeboard · Newbie Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 33 City: Epsom

Turbulence in the water? Uhhh, yeah, totally. It MIGHT slow down your cuts the slightest amount, if any water is actually running through the holes...which generally doesn't happen on my board with no fins. Definitely nothing noticeable though.