Sometimes we hear the wing on someone’s Surfer Dude was hard to snap on or their Surfer Dudes figure did not snap all the way in. Because no one wants their Surfer Dudes to come apart in the surf, these fittings need to be tight. If you are having problems with these, try one of the helpful hints below:
Wing won’t snap on Make sure wing opening is centered over skeg attachment point
Wing still won’t snap on Make sure the arrows on the skeg and wing are pointed in the same direction
Wing still won’t snap on Place your surfboard upside down on a hard surface like a table; slap the wing onto the skeg with a hard downward motion
Wing still won’t snap on It takes a quick but firm rap, don’t be afraid to rap it
Wing won’t stay on Study the opening on the bottom of your skeg; when properly assembled, this opening (visible through your wing slot) must be as fully open as it was before you attached your wing (if the opening is closed or only partially open, it is not secure)
I assembled figure and skeg without surfboard Try pulling them apart; it can be done, but takes a lot of strength
Figure does not snap all the way in Place wing, skeg, and surfboard on a hard surface; press figure down hard, starting with front foot, then back foot, going back and forth between the two until both are fully in
Figure still does not snap in Don’t be afraid to push still harder on figure
Here's how it's done
Sometimes we hear that someone’s Surfer Dude was hard to put together or their Surfer Dudes figure did not snap all the way in. Because no one wants their Surfer Dude to come apart in the surf, these fittings need to be tight. If you are having problems, try one of the helpful hints below:
Figure does not snap all the way in Place wing, skeg, and surfboard on a hard surface; press figure down hard, starting with front foot, then back foot, going back and forth between the two until both are fully in
Figure still does not snap in Don’t be afraid to push still harder on figure
Surfer Dudes Safety Tips
Surfer Dudes Dos
Use only with adult supervision!
Follow all beach rules & warnings!
Surfs best in breaking, foamy waves, 3 inches to 3 feet high!
Rinse with fresh water after use!
Gently sloping sandy beaches ideal!
Surfer Dudes Dont's
Never throw at people or pets!
Don’t use in waves over 3 feet!
Don’t lose your Dude—never use in riptides or strong currents!
Don’t use in high winds or thunderstorms!
Don’t damage your Dude—when tossing, hold it by its wing or surfboard, not your Dude!