Why does a surfboard turn yellow? Set up your new surfboard.
If you landed on this page, then you know that one of your favorite toys doesn't look as white as it did when you got it from the surf shop.Bummer!It is a shame that fiberglass surfboards turn yellow.
It is thought that the top layer of the board is the cause of yellow.UV filters are added to most poly resins used in surfboard construction.
The foam underneath should be protected from UV damage.The foam can still yellow even if the UV filter is added.Exposure to the sun can speed up this process.Over time, it will yellow, but not as fast as foam that is exposed to sunlight.
All surfboards degrade over time if they are exposed to heat and sunlight.If left in the sun and heat, yellowing is likely.It is almost impossible to keep your board out of the sun and heat.Hot summer sessions and long road trips...
Yellowing is not necessarily a sign that your board isn't working anymore.You can surf it.
The foam might have gotten wet if the yellow spot is very local.Pay attention to the possibility of delaminating.The board needs to be fixed.
Don't leave it out in the sun after surfing.Put the board in a bag.You can keep the board in the dim lit corner of your house.
The yellow is visible in white surfboards.You won't notice the UV damage if you get a colored surf board.I had two surfboards, a blue one and a yellow one.They were faded in the deck where there was no wax.They were better than my white board.
FoamieCrews says to get a soft top surfboard.They do not turn yellow.If you want to learn more about Soft Top surfboard types or Fish foamies, read our guide here.
We review foam surf boards.A surfers quiver with foamies is a great addition.Not all soft top boards live up to their promise.We can help you find the perfect foamie.Cheers!
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