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Where do all your old SUP board go? Throw it in the trash or resell it?

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Created by Flying Fish > 9 months ago, 20 Nov 2021
Flying Fish
WA, 5 posts
20 Nov 2021 3:25PM
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Inflatable paddleboard is consumable and worn out on the water for a long time. They don't last very long.
If you're a paddleboard enthusiast, how long does your SUP board usually last?
Do you just throw it away after you use it? Or sell it? I think it does cause some waste.
We learn about one solution that can trade in the old for the new SUP. I think this method is environmentally friendly.

colas
4986 posts
20 Nov 2021 7:00PM
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I resell them. I guess I have resold more than 40 hard boards.

For the inflatables, there are some people recycling them In France:

www.therainbowrevival.com/

and:



Rip Curl Australia recycles wetsuits
timesnewsgroup.com.au/surfcoasttimes/news/old-wetsuits-bounce-back-with-rip-curl-recycling-program/

So, try to contact your local associations and craft(wo)men, they may be able to re-use them

justaddwater
NSW, 675 posts
21 Nov 2021 11:32AM
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Sell them on,I don't keep boards that long ,as like to try different designs.I'm a one board quiver older surfer.But as I get older,I am tending to keep boards longer

Gboots
NSW, 1314 posts
21 Nov 2021 12:29PM
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It's getting harder and harder to buy a decent board . Cost , timeframes and supply issues . I have a few I was hoping to sell but for now I hold . They are probably gaining more value than money in my bank account.

For boards that are beyond repair (in terms of cost feasibility ) maybe just use as a wall hanging

surfershaneA
863 posts
21 Nov 2021 10:57AM
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My first SUP bought a decade ago is still my go-to. A Surftech Laird performance 10 x 27 shaped by Ron House. I can trust her in anything from 1' - 10'. So nice to ride I have never seen the point of moving her on. Also a tribute to the longevity of the original Surtech system.




Like this is how much faith I have in the old girl! (Me with a tad of photoshop).

Wish I had the resources to have bought more SUPs over the years. Unfortunately only another three, although I do fantasise about a 10' log noserider that performs as well as the Laird. Might wait to someone who compulsively follows trends sells a nice one on at a reasonable price.

Mark _australia
WA, 22089 posts
21 Nov 2021 12:45PM
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I think Mr OnePost is trying to sell something, or get his Uni assignment done for him by us.

A pic that looks like a surf school trailer (its not waste) demonstrates his knowledge of SUP etc.....

FRP
491 posts
21 Nov 2021 1:12PM
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surfershaneA said..
My first SUP bought a decade ago is still my go-to. A Surftech Laird performance 10 x 27 shaped by Ron House. I can trust her in anything from 1' - 10'. So nice to ride I have never seen the point of moving her on. Also a tribute to the longevity of the original Surtech system.




Like this is how much faith I have in the old girl! (Me with a tad of photoshop).

Wish I had the resources to have bought more SUPs over the years. Unfortunately only another three, although I do fantasise about a 10' log noserider that performs as well as the Laird. Might wait to someone who compulsively follows trends sells a nice one on at a reasonable price.


Oh my goodness. I have sold off boards over the years but that 10' Laird 27" wide surftech is the one that I truly wish I had kept.

Bob

Flying Fish
WA, 5 posts
22 Nov 2021 2:58PM
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Gboots said..
It's getting harder and harder to buy a decent board . Cost , timeframes and supply issues . I have a few I was hoping to sell but for now I hold . They are probably gaining more value than money in my bank account.

For boards that are beyond repair (in terms of cost feasibility ) maybe just use as a wall hanging


It would be unfortunate if it was just for wall hanging. Maybe you could try to sell it or trade it in.
If you want to sell it, please let me know. I also hope that there are not too many resources wasted.

Flying Fish
WA, 5 posts
22 Nov 2021 3:09PM
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surfershaneA said..
My first SUP bought a decade ago is still my go-to. A Surftech Laird performance 10 x 27 shaped by Ron House. I can trust her in anything from 1' - 10'. So nice to ride I have never seen the point of moving her on. Also a tribute to the longevity of the original Surtech system.




Like this is how much faith I have in the old girl! (Me with a tad of photoshop).

Wish I had the resources to have bought more SUPs over the years. Unfortunately only another three, although I do fantasise about a 10' log noserider that performs as well as the Laird. Might wait to someone who compulsively follows trends sells a nice one on at a reasonable price.


Your paddleboard really lasts a long time. This picture looks like it was bitten by a whale. Is your old girl okay?
There are a lot of round-nosed 10-foot paddles in the market. Are you considering changing to the new one?
I think you've grown very attached to your paddleboard.

Flying Fish
WA, 5 posts
22 Nov 2021 3:37PM
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justaddwater said..
Sell them on,I don't keep boards that long ,as like to try different designs.I'm a one board quiver older surfer.But as I get older,I am tending to keep boards longer


You're right, if your SUP can be used for a variety of scenarios, such as travel, fishing, etc., it's environmentally friendly to hold it longer. Can I know your contact information?


Flying Fish
WA, 5 posts
22 Nov 2021 3:43PM
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colas said..
I resell them. I guess I have resold more than 40 hard boards.

For the inflatables, there are some people recycling them In France:

www.therainbowrevival.com/

and:



Rip Curl Australia recycles wetsuits
timesnewsgroup.com.au/surfcoasttimes/news/old-wetsuits-bounce-back-with-rip-curl-recycling-program/

So, try to contact your local associations and craft(wo)men, they may be able to re-use them


That's cool! These solutions are good. But I check this website (www.therainbowrevival.com/ ), It looks like they're just selling inflatable toys as bags, and the inside of the inflatable paddle board, which is a little bit more complicated than the inflatable toys, I'm not sure if it can be made into bags.

Mark _australia
WA, 22089 posts
22 Nov 2021 8:23PM
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Yeah I picked it. Hahah you lot - suckers.

A name change and suddenly the bot replies to all of you.

colas
4986 posts
23 Nov 2021 1:21AM
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I'm not sure if it can be made into bags.


I agree, but it was just to give you examples of the kind of local craftmen you can look for.

surfershaneA
863 posts
23 Nov 2021 9:27AM
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Flying Fish said..

surfershaneA said..
My first SUP bought a decade ago is still my go-to. A Surftech Laird performance 10 x 27 shaped by Ron House. I can trust her in anything from 1' - 10'. So nice to ride I have never seen the point of moving her on. Also a tribute to the longevity of the original Surtech system.




Like this is how much faith I have in the old girl! (Me with a tad of photoshop).

Wish I had the resources to have bought more SUPs over the years. Unfortunately only another three, although I do fantasise about a 10' log noserider that performs as well as the Laird. Might wait to someone who compulsively follows trends sells a nice one on at a reasonable price.



Your paddleboard really lasts a long time. This picture looks like it was bitten by a whale. Is your old girl okay?
There are a lot of round-nosed 10-foot paddles in the market. Are you considering changing to the new one?
I think you've grown very attached to your paddleboard.


A biker friend photoshoped the great white shark in for a laugh. He wants to go out riding a flaming bike off this nauseously high bridge we have over here. Lol


surfershaneA
863 posts
24 Nov 2021 4:21PM
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surfershaneA said..
My first SUP bought a decade ago is still my go-to. A Surftech Laird performance 10 x 27 shaped by Ron House. I can trust her in anything from 1' - 10'. So nice to ride I have never seen the point of moving her on. Also a tribute to the longevity of the original Surtech system.




Like this is how much faith I have in the old girl! (Me with a tad of photoshop).

Wish I had the resources to have bought more SUPs over the years. Unfortunately only another three, although I do fantasise about a 10' log noserider that performs as well as the Laird. Might wait to someone who compulsively follows trends sells a nice one on at a reasonable price.



Oh my goodness. I have sold off boards over the years but that 10' Laird 27" wide surftech is the one that I truly wish I had kept.

Bob


Totally on the old Ron House Laird performance model. Pretty much the board Laird introduced the world SUP by riding Teahupo'o. Some boards are keepers if not even the stuff of legend?

Similarly in my shortboard quiver my current go-to boards are a couple of Col Smith Freeflights shaped by Phil Myers. They have been around my neighbourhood since the late 70's and are still beautiful to ride.

Tardy
4919 posts
25 Nov 2021 6:36PM
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Mark _australia said..
Yeah I picked it. Hahah you lot - suckers.

A name change and suddenly the bot replies to all of you.


yep ..on the windsurfing forum too ..

London
SA, 62 posts
23 Jan 2022 6:09PM
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I have seen an outside shower at a beach house using a hard sup board. Looked good. Hole drilled in top for spout
taps in middle of board.

NickBev
8 posts
23 Jan 2022 11:56PM
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I either keep 'em or sell on to buy anutha ! Got 6 x (hard )sups at moment (not into lilos) - 2 are all times faves/keepers-over 10 years old and solid Surftech technology too so agree with Surfer Shane A: both are Gerry Lopez shapes: an 8'11 and a 8'5 IN UltraFLX)... If I look after my gear.. then it's not gonna get into a landfill anytime soon...hopefully!

NickBev
8 posts
24 Jan 2022 12:01AM
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surfershaneA said..
My first SUP bought a decade ago is still my go-to. A Surftech Laird performance 10 x 27 shaped by Ron House. I can trust her in anything from 1' - 10'. So nice to ride I have never seen the point of moving her on. Also a tribute to the longevity of the original Surtech system.




Like this is how much faith I have in the old girl! (Me with a tad of photoshop).

Wish I had the resources to have bought more SUPs over the years. Unfortunately only another three, although I do fantasise about a 10' log noserider that performs as well as the Laird. Might wait to someone who compulsively follows trends sells a nice one on at a reasonable price.



Oh my goodness. I have sold off boards over the years but that 10' Laird 27" wide surftech is the one that I truly wish I had kept.

Bob


I recenty sold 2011 SurfTech Lopez 10'2 Surf Music ..Wish I hadn't, Bob ! Nick .Yorkshire, UK.

GizzieNZ
4100 posts
2 Feb 2022 2:39PM
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You should have chosen better.....have got Bic Wing 12'6.....Paddle Surf Hawaii 12'6 ripper....Naish 11'4.....Laird Surrator......not chucking any of them away



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