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What is a "ding"?
It doesn't matter what kind of board you ride or where you ride it, the fact of the matter is that if you surf a lot, you are going to damage your surfboard. In case you are new at this, any part of a board that is dented, cracked, or punctured is called a "ding" in the world of surfing.
Why are dings bad?
Usually dings damage the fiberglass in such a way that it leaks, and water gets through to the foam. A relatively small ding can take on a lot of water in just a few sessions, leaving your board heavy, sluggish, and water logged. Other side effects include discoloration of surfboard tint, large areas of delaminated fiberglass, browning of the board's white foam core, and deterioration of the board's strength.
How can I prevent dings?
Steer clear of any object that is harder or stronger than your fiberglass surfboard, for example: pier pilings, rocks, coral reef, sand bars, fellow surfers and their boards (especially the fins). Keep in mind that your own body can do some serious damage if you fall on top of your board. Dings have resulted from collisions with the knee, elbow, heel, chin, and cranium.
Check out the video tutorial on how to repair your own surfboards! Click on the link to your left, or click on the "Tutorial" navigation link up top!
