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Forums > Stand Up Paddle General

Delamination Problems

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Created by lowers > 9 months ago, 5 Feb 2012
lowers
VIC, 19 posts
5 Feb 2012 9:10PM
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Wondering if anyone has had similar problems of timber delamination (lifting) problems. I've had 4 PSH boards and loved them all, but the 9 11 definitely has some issues...I had a delam problem after about 6 mionths which was fixed and even tho the repair guy thought there might be more prob's I was hoping thsat was it, but



....sure enough a recent 2nd repair and now a larger delamination is appearing...so...any tips of what I should do? Thanks!

hilly
WA, 7495 posts
5 Feb 2012 6:15PM
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If you bought it new talk to the shop. Failing that pm AA on breeze PSH have very good backup.

AA
NSW, 2159 posts
5 Feb 2012 9:37PM
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Looks like a warranty Lowers. If you can take it back to your dealer he can get the ball rolling.
Cheers AA

micksmith
VIC, 1697 posts
6 Feb 2012 7:55AM
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A delamination is where two glued parts become seperated, in these photos it looks like one part is gone completly, I hope you haven't ruined your chances of warranty as it could appear that the board just had an encounter.

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
6 Feb 2012 10:08AM
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That bottom image seems to show water damage in the veneer...not delam (or am I looking at it wrong?)

hilly
WA, 7495 posts
6 Feb 2012 8:21AM
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Sailhack said...

That bottom image seems to show water damage in the veneer...not delam (or am I looking at it wrong?)

+1
Water + styro core = delam, if that is the case then not warranty. Epoxy boards need to be thoroughly dried out before fixing dings, way more sensitive than PU surfboards most people are used too.

Ali Cat
QLD, 1205 posts
6 Feb 2012 10:54AM
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lowers said...

Wondering if anyone has had similar problems of timber delamination (lifting) problems. I've had 4 PSH boards and loved them all, but the 9 11 definitely has some issues...I had a delam problem after about 6 mionths which was fixed and even tho the repair guy thought there might be more prob's I was hoping thsat was it, but....sure enough a recent 2nd repair and now a larger delamination is appearing...so...any tips of what I should do? Thanks!


Hi Lowers, is there any chance there may be a small crack somewhere else on the board that is allowing water to seep into the foam and then lead to the delam. problems? Maybe check carefully around the handle or fin boxes. I noticed yesterday that my 8'6 has cracked all the way around the handle insert and has been letting water in (not sure how long for) - i hadn't surfed it for 7-8 months except one surf a couple of weeks ago and it was only the angle it was sitting in the garage that made me notice a little salt residue around the handle insert, the location of the crack being right on the edge of and extending under the deckgrip made it hard to otherwise notice - it has most likely been cracked for a while but i couldn't see it under the edge of the grip. My board is way out of any warranty period (over 18 months old) and i've gotten some very good use out of it, but just thought i'd mention it as it might be contributing to your problem.

28days
WA, 5 posts
6 Feb 2012 6:41PM
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These boards don't delam if the gore valve works.

lowers
VIC, 19 posts
7 Feb 2012 6:13PM
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Outcome - Superb, the backup and follow through from PSH has been beyond what I coud have imagined and problems solved. Understandably, some of these boards do have issues, of the 4 PSH's I've had this was the only one that did and it's problems sat well inside 12 months....The best news for me is they have sorted 100% - My loved 9 11 will be replaced and it's one board that right now I suspect will be a lifetime keeper...I haven't seen too many others in the water or even seen reviews on them...but for the larger /taller surfer, it's a board I love...cheers to all who responed and helped!

mbuzz
NSW, 261 posts
7 Feb 2012 6:50PM
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Great outcome and great customer service. Service like this makes a difference in the long-term.

I had a similar problem once with a 7s surfboard and the Australian CEO from GSI (the makers of the 7s) came around, looked at the board and offered to replace it. I've had a few other boards since then and always make sure they are GSI boards as direct result of that experience.



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