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1 What size Liquid Shredder surfboard do I need?
There are many Liquid Shredder board lengths and styles to choose from
and matching the surfers weight and skill level are very important. You
should refer to the "Choose your board" chart attached to all Liquid Shredder
surfboards or available online -
Click here.
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2 Why is a Liquid Shredder surfboard my best choice as
a beginner?
Firstly, it's a real surfboard but with a softer surface to make it more
user friendly. Plus, it looks just like a shiny fibreglass board, but
is more bouyant - so its easier to catch waves and stand up. Most beginner
boards are very poorly shaped. This effects the way they perform in the
water, making them hard to turn. Surfing is ALL about maneuvering and
turning on the wave. Poorly shaped boards simply won't turn well - but
a Liquid Shredder will (check out some of the videos)!!!
Secondly, an original Liquid Shredder surfboard has a full length solid
South American hard wood stringer for strength. A surfboard should be
rigid and not flex too much. Many of the traditional "sponge" beginner
boards flop up and down in the middle as the surfer walks on them. This
slows the board and makes for an unstable platform for the surfer to stand
on. Additionally, boards with weak stringers break easily.
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3 I already surf. Will a Liquid Shredder work for me?
Yes! The shape, rails and rocker of a Liquid Shredder are just like fibreglass
surfboards. The weight of Liquid Shredder is nearly identical to the same
length and shape standard board. This is the ONLY soft surfboard that
looks just like a real fibreglass board. It has a smooth shiny surface
on both the deck and the bottom. Carrying it down the beach or in the
water no one can tell you're on a soft board.
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4 Can the skin of a Liquid Shredder become unglued?
Great question. The skin of a Liquid Shredder is not glued so it can't
become unglued (delaminate). The Patented manufacturing process shrinks
the Aircraft Quality Vinyl skin tightly over the board's closed cell foam
blank without glue or any lamination process. This allows the skin and
internal foam to move and expand separately and not tear or de-laminate.
When other plastics, like EPS foam and PE materials used in traditional
"sponge" soft boards, are glued or heat laminated they expand at different
rates in the heat of the sun. This difference in expansion rates causes
de-lamination and tearing of materials in the old technology "sponge"
boards. Plus, Liquid Shredder's vinyl skin looks just like fibreglass
only softer.
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5 My friend bought one of those "sponge" boards, it got
real heavy from sucking up water. Does that happen to Liquid Shredders?
The Aircraft Quality Vinyl skin of a Shredder is waterproof and looks
just like fibreglass only softer. The fins are sealed by rubber "through
hull" fittings to resist leakage. In addition, the closed cell foam inside
resists water absorption so, in the remote chance any gets in, you simply
drain it out through the provided drain screw.
Sponge boards absorb water the entire time you are using them and very
little ever comes out of the foam. They gain weight and, as a result,
lose their already limited performance.
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6 Do I wax my new Liquid Shredder surfboard?
Yes! Just like a fibreglass board, you can apply standard surfboard wax.
You can also apply deck grips such as those on the "Accessories" page.
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7 Are there any basic instructions for taking care of
my Liquid Shredder surfboard?
Yes, every Liquid Shredder surfboard comes with an instruction sheet on
the back of the cool surfing poster that is attached to the board. If
you lost it or threw it away, click here for the instruction sheet.
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8 I've had some lessons and am getting pretty good at
surfing, what can I do to improve my Liquid Shredder's performance on
the waves?
First, consider adding one of our Pro Fins to the center position of your
Liquid Shredder. This will help you make tighter and faster turns. Keep
in mind a Pro Fin is sharper and not as safe as a standard fin.
Second, if you really get good at surfing, replace all three standard
fins with Pro Fins.
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9 Sometimes I can see a little air under the vinyl of
my Shredder's deck. Is this normal?
Yes, since the Aircraft Vinyl skin of your Liquid Shredder is not laminated
or glued to the foam blank, the air in it can expand a little. You can
vent out this hot expanded air by following the steps on this venting
instructions link. This helps keep it light and long lasting.
Because the skin is not laminated it cannot delaminate and fall apart
like many of the old technology "sponge" type boards. Plus,
it looks just like a fibreglass board only softer.
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10 My fin screws get hard to turn before the fin gets
tight on the board. What's wrong?
First, don't force them, they may break off. Your screws are too long
for the position on the board. If you dumped them out you need to put
them back in the right hole. Keep in mind the longer screws go in the
thickest part of the board.
Screws can be cut to make them shorter BUT... make certain you don't cut
off the long ones just to get them into a shallow hole. You won't have
screws long enough for the deep holes if you cut them when they are just
in the wrong place.
(See Fin Installation Guide in
maintenance for more information).
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