Caring For Your New Slyde Handboard®

So you splashed out on a shiny new Handboard and now you want to know how to keep it sparkling and just like new. Firstly; we would suggest riding it like you just don't care, we've had the most fun that way. But there are some general thing to keep in mind to extend the life of your board. Your new Slyde Handboard® needs the same care and attention you would give any other board. The sun is damaging to all boards, polyurethane and epoxy to protect your Slyde Handboard keep it in a Slyde board bag - and don't lock it up in a hot car.

Prolonged exposure to heat and sunlight, yellow all surfboards over time and should be avoided. Yellowing in polyester boards is caused by a breakdown of the foam and resin. As our epoxy resin yellows, it actually continues to cure and becomes stronger, though somewhat less attractive. Most of our models have a premium car-grade paint application that limits or completely stops the yellowing process.

Just like any other surfboard, dings should be fixed as soon as possible. Repairs can be done by a local glass shop, just remind them to use epoxy resin in accordance with its use and handling instructions. Do not attempt to repair the board with polyester resin. However if you want to save yourself $50 then we recommend Sun Cure Fiber Fill Epoxy Surfboard Repair Kit, or if you like mixing your own resin try the the quick Ding all surf repair kit made by the same guys that make sun cure. Please remember to mix the resins correctly. I managed to make a huge mess when I tried to eyeball a mix. My advice it to use proper measuring cups. it seems to be a lot more volatile than polyurethane mixes. The polyester resin will dissolve the extruded polystyrene foam. With normal use, our boards are going to stay in great shape and perform well for many years - so "GO" take it to the limit. and as usual go get shacked cuz!