Is 3lbs an appropriate weight for a deck pad and fins?

[Zooport]

How much weight should a deck pad and fins add to a board?  Is 3lbs about right?  Thanks.

[JimK]

Zoo,

I think you knoew this depends on the size of both

Sounds a bit heavy to me but

JimK

[Dwight (DW)]

1 1/2 short SUP. 2 lbs longboard.

[Zooport]

Zoo,

I think you knoew this depends on the size of both

Sounds a bit heavy to me but

JimK

Sorry, should have said it's an 8'5

[Bean]

Zoo, if your board is 3 lbs overweight and only 1/2 of that is attributable to pad and fins that's a very minor difference.  I would go with the plan that you outlined in the other thread; shore-up the handle and see whether or not the weight increases.

[Zooport]

Zoo, if your board is 3 lbs overweight and only 1/2 of that is attributable to pad and fins that's a very minor difference.  I would go with the plan that you outlined in the other thread; shore-up the handle and see whether or not the weight increases.

Thanks, Bean.  That confirmation helps and that's what I think I'll do.

It's a fairly dinged up, poorly repaired board, but I love the shape and I got it for a good price.  In fact, it's my favorite 8'5 ever.  Hopefully, I can get it up to snuff.