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| 201808 | 10035 | Surf Mats... What's the Deal? | 12 | Guest | Mar 20, 2021 | 2021-03-20T13:42:42-0400 | Niau said: I've got two, they ride differently but both can be a lot of fun, in the right conditions. And it's often a trick getting the amount of inflation right on any given day. Both of mine developed leaks, and I can't find the #%!#! source of the leakage. I've patched hundreds (thousands?) of bicycle tire tubes, so I know the drill. I'd ride them more if I didn't have to go out the back after every third ride, pull the plug and blow it back up. Guaranteed a set will come while I'm floating and puffing. Click to expand... The corner seam welds are the worst stress points. When leaks begin happening you'll see a telltale dark spot lingering after the rest has dried, then dried salt at the leak point. I think that location defies patching; I've tried "caulking" it and it didn't hold. If you find a successful way, let me know! And over time, if you surf it a lot the fabric just gets fatigued- you might get a handful of tiny leaks that seem to kick in all at once. I love a fresh new mat; it's like a brand new wetsuit! |