If You Use This Your Ding Repairer Will Love You
We've all been there. You're carrying your board down the beach, squeezing in one last session or packing the car after a good surf when you hear that dreaded crack. A fresh ding. Not exactly what you wanted!
While a proper surfboard repair is sometimes unavoidable, there's a simple bit of kit that can make life a whole lot easier for you (and your local ding repairer).
Meet Ding Tape Instant Repair Tape.
A little tape goes a long way
Ding Tape is one of those accessories you probably won't think about until you really need it. But trust us, once you've got a roll in your kit bag, you'll wonder how you managed without it.
Designed to provide an instant watertight seal, it helps cover cracks and dings in seconds, reducing the risk of water getting into your board while you arrange a proper repair.
Simply peel, stick and you're good to go.
No mixing resin, no tools and no messy temporary fixes. Just a quick and convenient way to protect your board when an accident happens.
Whatever you do, don't put wax in your ding!
We've seen it all when it comes to temporary surfboard repairs, but one thing your ding repairer definitely doesn't want to find is a load of surf wax stuffed into a crack!
It might seem like a quick fix, but wax won't create a watertight seal, meaning water can still get inside your board. Even worse, it leaves behind a greasy residue that's difficult to clean off and can make preparing the board for a proper repair much harder.
Instead, keep the wax where it belongs: on your deck!
If you pick up a ding, clean the area as best you can, dry it where possible and use Ding Tape to cover the damage. It'll help keep water out until you can get your board to a repairer, without leaving them with an unnecessary clean-up job.
Trust us, they'll thank you for it.
Why your ding repairer will thank you
Here's the important bit. Leaving a ding exposed can allow water to enter your surfboard, potentially making the eventual repair more complicated.
Using Ding Tape to seal the damage helps keep water out until you can get your board to someone who knows what they're doing.
It's also easy to remove when it's time for a permanent repair, without leaving sticky residue behind.
In other words, you're making their job a little easier. And they'll probably appreciate that!
More than just an emergency fix
Ding Tape isn't just for those unfortunate moments when your board meets a rock, car door or another surfboard.
Its strong, ultra-sticky bond makes it useful for adding extra protection to high-wear areas, such as the nose and tail of your board.
It's also:
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Watertight: Creates a seal in seconds to help prevent water entry.
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UV and heat resistant: Designed to handle the elements.
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Easy to apply: No tools or complicated preparation required.
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Clean to remove: Peels away without leaving residue.
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Compact: A 4-metre roll that's easy to keep in your surf kit or glovebox.
Suitable for fibreglass and epoxy surfboards, as well as SUPs, it's a handy addition to any surfer's repair kit. Just remember, it's not suitable for soft-top surfboards or foamies.
Every surfer should have a roll
You can't prevent every ding, but you can be prepared for them.
Whether you're heading away on a surf trip, keeping your board in the car or simply want to be ready for the unexpected, Ding Tape is a small investment that could save you a much bigger headache.
Just remember, it's an emergency measure to protect your board until a proper repair can be carried out, not a permanent fix.
Keep a roll handy. Your surfboard will thank you. Your ding repairer will thank you even more.
