How to Seal the Inside of Your Splitboard

**EDITED. Forgot a couple things and needed more accuracy!**

So you’ve decided to cut your perfectly functioning snowboard in half. Congratulations! You are now just as crazy as the rest of us!

Here is how to seal your freshly exposed core:

What you’ll need:
-Splitboard
-Epoxy or a Varethane sealant
-Popsicle sticks
-Gloves
-Foil/wax paper
-Paint brush or sponge
-Rags

1. Setup your new skis on a stable platform, inside edge facing up.

2A. Get your sealant ready. Most people use a polyurethane or varethane.

2B. Get your sealant ready. For foam core boards, you’ll have to use the G-flex epoxy, in which you want equal parts resin and hardener. Do this on a piece of foil or wax paper. This ratio is dependant on your brand of Epoxy, so be sure to read the instructions before mixing. You’ll want to mix the resin and hardener smoothly with a popcicle stick to avoid creating too many air bubbles. Make sure it is thoroughly mixed.

We don’t use a varethane any more. Here’s a sneak peak of our secret weapon. Sorry, we can’t tell you what it is… I mean, it IS a secret after all 😛

4. Using a paint brush or sponge, carefully and smoothly lay an even layer of sealant across the board. Be sure to not miss any spots.

5. Wipe off any drips. Keep checking on the board every so often to make sure there are no new drips.

6. Add a second layer 1-4 hours after the first layer or when the sealant begins to set. DON’T wait until the board has completely dried because you want the layers to bond to one another. If you use epoxy, you’ll only need one layer.

7. “Watch paint dry”… literally until it is sealed. This usually takes 24-36 hours until completely dry. And you’re done!

Hint: When using Epoxy/Varethane as your sealant, be sure to check on your board after you’ve toured a hand full of times. Splits can get pretty banged up, and that epoxy can get chipped off. Reseal as needed.

**EDITED. Forgot a couple things and needed more accuracy!**