The handle came loose so I got out a big screwdriver and tightened it up.

Tonight it came loose again (one end swinging in the breeze). Do I do it up tighter or do I use something like loctite?

I don't know how robustly the nuts are set into the board. So if I use locktite will it be impossible to replace the handle if something happens to it?

It looks to me like there is only about 2 threads of the screw going into the board so I am a bit cautious about doing it up too tight.

What is the handle even for?
Does a wakeboard have a handle, or a surfboard?
Pretty safe to take it off I'd say.

You could try teflon tape to give it a tighter grip if that doesnt work then its loctight

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KiwiDave said..
The handle came loose so I got out a big screwdriver and tightened it up.

Tonight it came loose again (one end swinging in the breeze). Do I do it up tighter or do I use something like loctite?

I don't know how robustly the nuts are set into the board. So if I use locktite will it be impossible to replace the handle if something happens to it?

It looks to me like there is only about 2 threads of the screw going into the board so I am a bit cautious about doing it up too tight.

If theres only 2 threads going through, someone put the wrong length bolts in, screw the bolt all the way in without the handle and measure the handle/bolt height. the bolt should sit about 2mm lower than the handle.

Otherwise if all OK, plumbers taper works a treat

Throw it in the bin, it's a kiteboard not a handbag...

Mine keeps coming loose too and thinking of loctiting it on.

I hate boards without handles, such a pain to put the board on in deep water

Loose that handle!!

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kemp90 said..
Loose that handle!!

The handle already is loose!or maybe you mean 'lose the handle'....

Anyway, there are many grades of loctite. If you use a screwlock grade (can't remember the number and can't be arsed googling it for you) you can still undo the screws later. If you use a super retaining compound (like 680) then you will need enough heat to melt your board to get the screws out. Hope this helps.

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Skid said..

kemp90 said..
Loose that handle!!

The handle already is loose!or maybe you mean 'lose the handle'....

Anyway, there are many grades of loctite. If you use a screwlock grade (can't remember the number and can't be arsed googling it for you) you can still undo the screws later. If you use a super retaining compound (like 680) then you will need enough heat to melt your board to get the screws out. Hope this helps.

Thanks Skid. Without your post I would have just used the one I have in my garage and would have probably gotten into trouble.

I did learn the hard way that 'super wick it' is not the best choice to stick the knob on a potentiometer. Unfortunately I learn't that one at 2 in the morning on a aluminium casting conveyor belt. Many tonnes of molten Aluminium became constant speed there for a while.

I thaught handles were only there to be taken off and thrown at wind surfers.

Yep, I use Loctite 222 on important fasteners like depower cleats/ swivels and Teflon tape for general fasteners on handles and foot straps. Never had a problem. Small 222 about $14 and tape a couple of bucks.