Board mods?

(srh00z) · (srh00z) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 03-01-2008, 1:22 PM

I picked up an 03 Landlock off of ebay like this one http://www.wakeworld.com/surf/getboard4.asp?ProductID=1620
for about 10 dollars plus shipping. I haven't been on one of these but have surfed numerous other boards. Just wondering if anybody had any thoughts on modding one of these with different fins, tri-fin setup or any other ideas. It is in pretty good shape but needs a little repair on the tip and tail and doesn't have any fins currently. I have also read that the board nosedives fairly easy so after riding it for some time, I may make some alterations to the board to see if I can alleviate this. I also picked up a Phase 5 Prop, so I am ready for some warm weather.

(Message edited by srh00z on March 01, 2008)

(bigshow) · (bigshow) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 03-01-2008, 5:16 PM

Jeff...

surfdad 03-01-2008, 6:44 PM

I tried some bolt thru fins, but really...the overall design isn't conducive to doing much. If I wanted to do a BUNCH of work...I would grind through the exterior glass, carve a light concave in the bottom to give it some lift. Then glass it back up. Then I think I'd use some FCS fin plugs and install a twin fin set up.

The problem, IMO, is that by the time you are done...you still have a mediocore board with a ton of work done to it.

(srh00z) · (srh00z) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 03-01-2008, 7:50 PM

I was hoping you two would chime in as I have enjoyed your posts/projects. It may wind up being my beginner/laid back boat board, I couldn't pass up a 10 dollar eBay steal.

surfdad 03-02-2008, 5:32 AM

I'm glad that've you've enjoyed our antics. :-)

See Ed, I told you it wasn't a total waste! :-)

I'm with you Stephen, at 10 bucks, I'd have snatched that board up too. You can certainly get 100 times that worth of enjoyment just cruising or teaching folks.