ques 1: Do surf skis, weaken due to fatigue after awhile from use in surf.
ques 2: Would a snapped boat that has been professionally repaired be stronger due to extra glass added around the fracture zone, or weaker.
Any insights appreciated, Cheers
Fatigue? I'd say if you look closely & don't see any stress cracks in the gelcoat, you're probably ok. But skis can break any time in surf... really difficult to say.
Strength? I snapped my Carbon Mako6 in surf about a month after I got it. It was repaired back at the factory and I've paddled it ever since. I actually believe it's stronger than before. But I guess it depends on the person who did the job!
Rob
Currently Epic V10 Elite, Epic V10 Double.
Previously: Swordfish S, Evo II, Carbonology Zest, Fenn Swordfish, Epic V10, Fenn Elite, Red7 Surf70 Pro, Epic V10 Sport, Genius Blu, Kayak Centre Zeplin, Fenn Mako6, Custom Kayaks ICON, Brian's Kayaks Molokai, Brian's Kayaks Wedge and several others...