Fin Surfboard
Fin Surfboard
Choosing a Used Surfboard
Used surfboards are readily available at your local surf shop, eBay, and Craigslist. They can save you hundreds of dollars as compared to like new surfboards. As huge as that savings is, it's not worth it if that board is too "used".
Always scour every inch of that used surfboard before you buy it. Any dings should have been repaired. Feel all over the surfboard, especially around the ding repairs, for any soft spots. Soft spots indicate foam rot from water seepage, not a good thing. If the board has a lot of ding repairs, even if they were done well, it could indicate that the board is too lightly glassed. On obvious repair running the length of the board means that it was probably cracked in half. I had a surfboard like this that had a professional repair and rode just fine afterwards, but be careful because some boards will never be the same.
A little discoloring is normal with used surfboards, especially white to yellow, this is caused by UV but it is mostly cosmetic.
Check the fins for cracking, especially around the base of the fins if they are glassed on, these are expensive repairs. If the fins are removable, check the fin boxes for cracks, stripped shrub screws, and water seepage. Again, fin boxes are expensive to replace.
A little wear and tear is no big deal provided timely repairs were done to prevent extensive damage. Used surfboards do loose flex characteristics over time, but the difference will usually be minor. Your best deals will be on surfboards that have hardly been used. The owner just didn't find it a fit and probably wants to try something else. A surfboard like that could be a perfect fit for you and give you huge savings over the same board brand new.
About the Author
Find out more used surfboards and surfing gear.
 |
 5 11 Geoff McCoy Lazor Zap Surfboard Tuf Lite  US $202.50
|
 6 10 Channel Islands Surfboard Mongrel Model Firewire US $289.99
|
 510 Channel Islands Retro Fish Surfboard Brand New US $420.00
|
 Quiet Flight Surfboard Summer Squash 61 US $300.00
|
 AL MERRICK CHANNEL ISLANDS SURFBOARD 63 W FCS FINS US $157.50
|
 Donald Takayama 910 DT 2 Longboard Surfboard US $560.00
|
 Harbour Surfboard Longboard fin skeg 95 Blue US $30.00
|
 Surfboard NEW 76 Mini Mal Minimal surf poxy Fins US $136.70
|
 RARE RANDY LEWIS ONEILL 60 QUAD 1983 DEC SURFBOARD US $100.00
|
 3 6 WOOD SURF SURFER SURFING BEACH SURFBOARDS W FIN US $.99
|
 64 Xanadu surfboard EXCELLENT CONDITION SAVE$$$$$ US $325.00
|
 AL MERRICK 63 SURFBOARD WITH GLASS ON FINS NR US $44.99
|
 VINTAGE RICK BECKER TWIN WOODEN FINS FISH 1978SURFBOARD US $100.00
|
 Tuflite 2 Surftech STRETCH 63 quad US $102.50
|
 FCS surf surfboard fins K fin 21 set new US $20.49
|
 SURF BOARD FLECKS BRAND USED 83 INCHES US $99.99
|
 SURF BOARD HORNITOS CUSTOM BOARD WITH FINS 79 US $149.99
|
 Surfboard 60 Pin Tail w Grip Fins | Anacapa Glider US $299.99
|
 SIDEBITE surfboard CLEAR two tab type 2 fin set US $15.00
|
 Future fins EA QD quad surfboard fins US $55.00
|
 DEWEY WEBER STYLIST LONGBOARD SURFBOARD 10 FEET LONG US $355.00
|
 411 Surfboard Single Fin Grom Surfing Kids Small US $150.00
|
 VINTAGE SANTA CRUZ SURFBOARD JOEY THOMAS MODEL US $50.00
|
 SET STRONG WOOD SURFBOARD WALL DISPLAY STORAGE RACKS DK US $24.95
|
 SET STAND UP SURFBOARD SUP WOOD DISPLAY SURF RACKS D US $34.95
|
 SET WOOD LONGBOARD SURFBOARD WALL DISPLAY STORAGE RACKS US $34.95
|
 SET STRONG WOOD SURFBOARD WALL DISPLAY STORAGE RACKS NT US $24.95
|
 VINTAGE SIGNED 1979 BREWER SINGLE RAINBOW FIN SURFBOARD US $550.00
|
 Tommy Grimes surfboard 60 US $500.00
|
 Timpone Early 80s Twin fin Surfboard Echo Beach Era US $.99
|
 Sunline Surfboards Early Eighties Twin Fin Rare US $.99
|
 Surfboard NEW 74 minimal surf epoxy Fins US $307.80
|
 Surfboard NEW 72 Mini Mal Minimal surf poxy Fins US $294.22
|
 Surfboard NEW 92 LONGBOARD surf epoxy Fins US $129.01
|
 Minimal 86 surfboard Softboard Schoolboard LONGBOARD US $50.70
|
 Surfboard NEW 70 Mini Mal Minimal surf poxy Fins US $142.58
|
 Triple X Composite 58 Custom Painted Wakesurfer US $20.50
|
 New FCS Surfboard SUV Hard Rack Pads US $32.00
|
 ZUMA JAY BU FUNBOARD SURFBOARD 78 MIDGET SMITH USED US $149.99
|
 3 5 WOOD AIRBRUSHED SURFER BEACH SURFBOARDS W FINS US $.99
|
 3 Surfboard Fins Future F EA US $39.01
|
 3 Surfboard Fins Future Vector Tech Foils VF 460 US $21.00
|
 3 Surfboard Fins FCS M 5 US $10.00
|
 Tri fin 72 Al Merrick surfboard It includes the bag US $500.00
|
 NEW RUSTY 61 TUFLITE SURFBOARD US $460.00
|
 AL MERRICK CHANNEL ISLAND 60 US $300.00
|
 Ben Aipa Hawaiian Surfboard shortboard 62 US $100.00
|
 G Wilson Nine 9 Foot SURFBOARD Longboard CASE Epoxy US $99.99
|
 Dakine Daylight Deluxe Surfboard Bag 70 Brand New US $5.50
|
 Rusty and Brewer tuflite surfboards US $500.00
|
 6 5 Island Surfboard tri fin So CA pick up only US $49.95
|
 60s laminated wooden Surfboard Malibu longboard D fin US $32.59
|
 ORIGINAL 1965 DUKE KAHANAMOKU PRODUCTION 94 SURFBOARD US $180.27
|
 Al Merrick FlyerII Surfboard 3Fin No Reserve US $56.00
|
 EVOLUTION OF THE SURFBOARD 1900 1990 HAND SHAPED ART US $1,275.00
|
 64 Pearson Arrow Surfboard w Padded Carry Bag US $26.00
|
 Culprit Classic Nylon Surfboard Fins Black US $15.99
|
 Culprit Hex Core Surfboard Fins Red US $42.99
|
 Culprit Hex Core Surfboard Fins Blue US $42.99
|
 Surfboard NEW 62 FISH RETRO epoxy Fins US $94.60
|
 |
FCS AM-2 Performance Core Tri Surfboard Fin Set List Price: $75.00 Sale Price: $71.88  |
|
Performance Core (PC) material and construction is designed to deliver the feeling of a traditional glass fin with the added performance of reduced weight. The result is a lightweight fin with remarkable flex, a smooth feel and an impressive aesthetic. |
 |
FCS GAM Glass Flex Surfboard Tri-fin Set White/Black Sale Price: $39.99 Average Rating:  |
|
**FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES ON THIS PRODUCT** Designed my Al Merrick himself. Super strong composite construction. Perfect combination of speed, power and maneuverability! FCS fin key included. |
 |
FCS GAM-2 Glass Flex Surfboard Tri Fin Set - Natural List Price: $44.99 Sale Price: $37.88 |
|
FCS AM-2 Glass Fin Set - FCS AM-2 Glass Fin features glass flex, formulated to replicate the flex and memory properties of laminated fiberglass. A flex pattern modeled of a hand-foiled fiberglass fin and the ability to mold highly technical computer generated foils accurately... |
 |
FCS DHD-2 Glass Flex Surfboard Tri Fin Set - White/Black List Price: $40.98 Sale Price: $37.98 |
|
Created by Darren Handley for his world famous team riders. A fast fin for all conditions. The smaller tabs on the center fin allow you to move the fin back for more hold and drive or forward for added response... |
 |
Futures Vector II F4 437 Fins Set of Three White Sale Price: $38.99 |
|
An all around template for small to medium surf. The VII Foil generates lots of speed, perfect for in the pocket surfing. Natural strong composite material with greater flex and rebound characteristics... |
 |
FCS M5 Glass Flex Surfboard Fin Set List Price: $50.00 Sale Price: $44.88 |
|
The M Series shortboard fins by FCS are designed to be fast and smooth with better hold and more squirt through turns. The new inside foil technology offers superior drive and the flexible tip provides forgiveness and control at high speeds... |
 |
FCS K-2.1 PC Surfing Surfboard Tri Fin Set List Price: $77.99 Sale Price: $76.86 |
|
FCS K2.1 Performance Core Surfboard Tri Fin Set - The new Performance Core K2.1 fin is the perfect fin for powerful surfers or anyone wanting to push each turn to the limit.Made using Resin Transfer molding to be stiffer, Performance Core (PC) material and construction is designed to deliver the feeling of a traditional glass fin with the added performance of reduced weight... |
 |
FCS S-25 Medium Simon Anderson Performance Core Surfboard Quad Fin Set - Green/White List Price: $87.99 Sale Price: $71.98 |
|
25 years after designing the thruster Simon Anderson is producing quads. These fins are for his small wave quad boards. Both the front and rear fins have proportionally the same outline resulting in superior handling, speed and control... |
 |
FCS M7 Glass Flex Surfboard Fin Set - Logo List Price: $50.00 Sale Price: $39.99 |
|
The M Series shortboard fins by FCS are designed to be fast and smooth with better hold and more squirt through turns. The new inside foil technology offers superior drive and the flexible tip provides forgiveness and control at high speeds... |
 |
FCS GAM Glass Flex Surfboard Tri-fin Set White Sale Price: $33.98 |
|
Designed my Al Merrick himself. Super strong composite construction. Perfect combination of speed, power and maneuverability! FCS fin key included. |
