Cracks all over my board!?!?

tomleeman · Posted: May 21, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject: Cracks all over my board!?!?

Hey everybody,

I'm new to this site and forums really in general, so I hope some of you can help me out with this problem.

I purchased a brand new Liquid Force anthem wakeskate a few months ago. Since I am from Minnesota, the lakes are frozen in the winter, so the small time frame i have when the lakes are warm enough is only about June through September each year (I know, its sad), so the board I bought has never been used yet. I have been away at college until just this past week, so the board has just been sitting in my room. When I returned home I was very upset to find that my new wakeskate bottom is completely covered in small cracks. I looked at the warranty from the website I bought it from and it lasted only 90 days, which is already up. My own mistake there. The cracks are about an inch apart and run the whole length of the board. I tried to attach a photo to this post as an attachment so hopefully that works so you can see what i mean. I can take more/better photos too if you really want.

My guess is that for some reason the wood in the outer layer dried up just sitting there? I would think some sort of urethane(?) coating could be applied to prevent further damage and keep the paint from chipping off, yet still hold up in the water? Do you know if there are different types that would work or not work? - such as I think there are water and oil based products? Are there any particular products that you know of that would work well? I tried to do some research on the internet but all I could find were instructions using epoxy to fix major damages, but i need something to cover the entire board. I went to Home Depot and they suggested that I use this stuff called superglaze pour on epoxy ( http://www.newparks.com/parksclear-pg.html ) but I am skeptical if it will hold up in the water, so I decided to ask you all first to get some more opinions

So what do you think I should do? Suggestions? I really appreciate any help you can give me, Thanks

kyle41 · Posted: May 21, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject:

Is there a recipe for lima beans on that board?

tomleeman · Posted: May 21, 2008 6:39 pm Post subject:

yeah theres a lot of odd stuff printed on it, but I like it

wakeshredder · Posted: May 21, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject:

And there are some on this site who think I am crazy for not caring for LF product...

thing is, almost all of their boards look like siht after just a few pulls, or one rail...

on the lighter side, it's probably just the paint. either way Crying or Very sad

PS, did the ply's delam any? that seems to happen to all the LF's I come across.

PPS to all the LF lovers, I have not seen (or heard) of any problems with the 08's...

skimboarder · Posted: May 21, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject:

it looks like just paint cracking to me.

cheapskate · Guest

can't help on the board, but great post. welcome to your new addiction Birthday

tomleeman · Posted: May 21, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject:

Hey thanks for the quick replies. It's not just the paint - on both ends of the board you can see that the cracks go through almost a full layer of wood Sad

this photo should show that pretty well i think. Still no good suggestions?

skimboarder · Posted: May 21, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject:

ouch! and this thing has NEVER seen water? it shouldn't be doing this. but if it makes you feel better, i've been shredding my oak for 2 years with cracks like that, and they're alot deeper and wider, it holds up fine.

wakeshredder · Posted: May 21, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject:

you could always try to call LF and explain. they might be chill about hookin you up Cool

ethan31 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Posts: 186

Who are you?
I'm also from bemidji.

Where did you buy it, I would call/bring it back to where you bought it and show them. Most places will replace it.

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: May 21, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject:

its liquid force.. what do u expect... Call LF up they usualy have good warrenty help and they should send ya a new board.... maybe....

spadedout41 · Frontside 180 Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 441

yea wood decks do that .........................gorilla glue is the best .. just use it sparingly since it seems to bubble up when it seals and drys

tomleeman · Posted: May 21, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject:

thanks yeah i'll probably call up LF tomorrow and see if i can pull some strings. I e-mailed them last night too actually, but no response yet. I got it from evogear online so i can't exactly bring it into the store. I e-mailed them just tonight also. Another idea - anybody make their own boards? If you have what did you use to seal the wood? I would assume the same stuff would work in my case. But then again, not sure with the paint and such.

That's crazy ethan31.... small world to find another Bemidji person on this site, especially that quick. Also since im sure 99.something% of the users on this site haven't ever heard of the town. my name is Lee Holtman I live on Lake Julia, 2005 bhs grad what about you? you could facebook me if you have it.

JEFFE · Grouch Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 266 City: Sesame Street

Suck it up and buy an INTEGRITY!

tomleeman · Posted: May 21, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject:

haha i'm a poor college student Laughing

and new to wakeskating, integrity not for me

Calskater23 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 1795 City: FRESNO

MY LF had the same paint cracks after the first time in water. So thats just a paint issue. However that crack in the wood is not suppose to be there.

JEFFE · Grouch Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 266 City: Sesame Street

Get a job, sell your porn collection or your video games Laughing

ethan31 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Posts: 186

I graduated last year (07') from BHS.
I actually live a little south of town on steamboat. If you ever need a extra hit me up.

Call evo they have good customer service.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

tomleeman, dude someone rode that board while they had it at the shop

take it back and be like i know u rode it ,............................

Fryguy · Posted: May 22, 2008 12:47 pm Post subject:

My rideing buddy rides one of those( why I don't know) and his looked like that after about two rides anyway. So I say if they will take it back take the money and run, if not, ride it like you stole it and have fun its a wood board its time on this planet are limited enjoy them.