Flex Spoon Reboot

AM_Glass · Post by **AM_Glass** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 3:06 pm

It's been awhile, but recent events have stoked my interest in my spoon kneeboard. It sat for a long time needing layers sanded off to allow more flex. I got around to it last week and put it in the water for some of the mixed swell at OB.
Waves weren't great for testing the flex, but I got a few bowls that allowed me to regain my late drop confidence on a kneeboard.
I sanded the deck and fin to where I like them, but will be sanding the bottom every few sessions until it feels right. I painted the deck quickly just so the thing isn't such an eyesore.
Before:

After:

I'm stoked to get it back in the water, and now is the time of year for surfing!

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:28 pm

Nice resuscitation!

analbirth · Post by **analbirth** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 10:28 pm

Nice but haven't you heard of masking tape ?

AM_Glass · Post by **AM_Glass** » Wed Oct 08, 2014 6:34 am

Yeah, those lines are what I got using tape. The 50-grit surface didn't hold tape well so there was leaking under it, it is hard to tape curves, and the paint I was using doesn't release from the tape. Instead it wants to peal with the tape and lift more paint with it. If I did it over I would use spray paint and buy narrower tape, but this was a "what's around the shed" type job.
Anyway, it matters more how it works than how it looks!