Cracked fcs fin plug repair

Jul 17, 2017 a plug with a cracked or broken housing, a missing insulating cover or loose, badly bent prongs may present a fire or shock hazard or both. If the surfboard uses an fcs or future fin box make sure there are no cracks around the box and that all screws still work and are not stripped. A wide variety of fcs fin plug options are available to you, there are 542 suppliers who sells fcs fin plug on, mainly located in asia. Jun 27, 20 breakout method 1 screw an fcs ii dummy fin into the fin plug to give a point of leverage. Fcs usa is the leader in surfboard fins, covers, traction, leashes and surf accessories. Shaper supply carries the full line of fcs fin boxes and installation tools. Home surfboard fin systems futures, fcs2, fcs fusion and gearbox 2. Any fcs original twintab fin will fit not the newer fcsii types, but they might be way bigger, or made of different materials like fiberglass. Dec 21, 2012 the fcs 2 systems is not user friendly if your are repairing outside a repair shop the other problem with the fcs 2 system is we are seeing a few issue with fine sand jamming the camtab and some fellas have damaged their boards trying to remove. Surfboard fin systems futures, fcs2, fcs fusion and gearbox 2. Sups cost more because they are usually carbon andor epoxy construction and require additional handling and storage. In this video well show you how to repair or replace a broken futures fin box on a surfboard or sup. The main repair here is to set a new fcs fin plug on the left side of the tail, shown below. How to install a fcs center fin plug to mount a gopro to a surfboard.

Only the front fin tab box was cracked, the impact cracked the surrounding glass both sides of the tab box, the fcs fusion fin system was in great shape so i routered out the damage. They are m3 fcs fins and i will need the board fixed within. A firewire surfboard with a cracked fcs fusion fin plug. Repair your surfboard surfboard design, ding repair. Put your plug back in the fin and put your fin back in the board. We stock fins for soft boards, shortboards, fish, retro boards, longboards every type of surfboard. This page describes clearly how the surfboard repair pricing works for surfboard repair and sup repair at ding king. You might also want to swap a standard plug for one of a different color or a flatter one that takes up less room behind furniture. During my session, i had to take a couple of waves on the head. Under normal conditions, the fcs ii system will outlast the life of the board.

If you find a fin and not sure, ask us first before you buy it. These were made by aus fin co, who made there own fin system plugs which also fitted fcs fins pick up tewantin or can post. How to professionally repair a set of broken fcs fin plugs. We constantly stay uptodate with the latest surfboard manufacturing products available from fcs. Fcs fin plug repair by moura surfboards and repair, san diego. Fcs x2 plugs are the standard fin system in the surfboard industry and the x2 plugs represent the newest version of the world renowned fin system featuring the latest in design and construction. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. The usual method of repair is to cut out drill out the entire affected area ie the plug hole plus the cracked bit, remove the plug, pour resin in the hole, stick the plug back in, then reglass over the top. Make repair jig by drilling 1 18 hole through the center of the 12 plywood. Seabase stocks a vast range of fins and fin systems for all boards and for all surfers, conditions and breaks. Large range of fcs twin fin, thruster, quad and triquad fin sets. We are glad to give general estimates by phone, or at the shop. Cracked electrical outlets pose a shock and fire hazard. Futures have their own problems but we are talking fcs.

Upon completion of laminations brush on a coat of sanding resin and refer to information on fin replacement and repair for sanding instructions. Shaper supply carries the full line of fcs finboxes and installation tools. Fcs fin plug repair by moura surfboards and repair, san diego, ca. Fcs x2 fin plug please note a normal dual tab fin will need 2 plugs and some keels will. Rail gashes, crunches, pressures, fin resetting, fcs leash plug installing, etc. November 2012 ding man board repair bournemouth dorset uk.

How to fix a broken surfboard fin box ropers diy ding repair ep. It wasnt too crazy so i figured i could put my gopro on the board. Do not fit leash plug until after the fcs plugs have been installed. If you see an outlet in this condition, dont use it until you replace the receptacle. When the fin is inserted into the plug the barrel interacts with a groove detail in the fin to lock it into place using a combination of downward and lateral force. Center and tape fin jig over damaged fin control plug. Fin control plug repair genuine composite fcs fins are engineered to break off at the tabs under severe side mpact if a fin breaks off in the plugs simply undo unwind grub screws turn board upside down and gently tap broken fin tabs out if the tabs are stuck due to salt. Best way to fix an fcs defreaded screw plug stand up. Fcs fin plug repair by moura surfboards and repair.

If it is just the glass that has craked and not the plug you can get away with reusing it. Fcs x2 plugs have the smallest individual footprint of any other fin system, allowing the tail of the board to flex naturally. The kit contains epoxy putty, application stick, one fcs centre fin plug, one fcs rail plug, sanding pad, fin key and some instruction to help you make the best repair. We can work in polyester resins, epoxy resins, and pvcbased epoxy resins. Fin repairs are common so if you need a new fin box or your fin box is cracked or damaged it is no problem because we stock all fin box systems. Dec 12, 2014 a firewire surfboard with a cracked fcs fusion fin plug. If it is an outside fin you will need to make sure the replacement plug has the same amount of cantangle. Fin systems and fin box repairs we refit fcsii and the original fcs plug system, futures, single fin box systems. Y surfboard repairs most dings come from use in the water, so the first step is to. If the plugs are cracked they are shagged and need to be replaced. In todays episode beau young will take you through a basic fin plug repair.

This fcs moulded fin key is a genuine fcs product, and compatible for use in all fcs fin plugs. How to fix a broken surfboard fin box ropers diy ding. From a small crack or busted fin, to a crease or snapped board, we will carefully fix your beloved board and have you back in the water in no time. Fcs fusion ding man board repair bournemouth dorset uk. The ding all emergency fin repair kit is a kit for fixing that broken fcs fin plug. This maintains a very rigid feel at the base of the fin and allows the direct transfer of power into your turns. Pulling the fin out too quickly or without the fin screws completely loosened can result in this type of damage, with a gouge below the rear fin plug and a gaping hole in front. Hopefully the broken plug will sit close to the right spot. The fin may wriggle around a bit even after the repair. This fin is designed to be used exclusively with the fcs ii fin system, and will not fit in the traditional fcs dual plug system. Btw i use these boards for kiting so fcs fins break easily, note to self to buy glassed in fins next time. At least half the plastic around the fin plug is still there so i might reinforce the other side a bit. Pricing ding king surfboard repair and stand up paddle.

Fcs ii performer glass flex quad rear surfboard fins medium. My plan is to squeeze a tube a solarez into it, fit the fin plug using a fin a template and hope for the best. Ocean surf shop performs expert ding repair on surfboards and sups. From surfboards to stand up paddle boards, we do all repairs at a great price. We have a price list you can check to see what your repairs may cost. As you can see in the picture above, after a fin repair with us, the board is still performing. This past weekend a decent swell showed up on the shores of jersey. Surfboard repair pricing joe roper surfboard repair. Below are general estimates of what a repair might cost. Fcs moulded fin key for use on fcs fin plugs bigsurfshop. Then when that had thoroughly gelled and was holding the plug in place i would remove the fin and top up the hole with straight or very slightly microballooned resin, sand down til i saw original glass weave and then put a fresh patch of 6 oz around the repair, overlapping the fcs plug as much as possible. Breakout method 1 screw an fcs ii dummy fin into the fin plug to give a point of leverage. Surfboard ding repair vudu surfboards south africa.