I bought one of my sons a surfboard for Christmas. This was a major purchase for me since DH had been out of work for quite awhile. My son had been using one that was very bad. It is especially upsetting since my home is a surf base for alot of the local boys. They keep their boards on my back porch, and frequently sleep here, and eat here. I love having these boys around, they keep me young. What makes it worst is that I am taking a group of my two sons and nine additional teens to Hatteras for a surfing trip over Easter break. I really can't afford to replace this board by then. I'm going to file a complaint with the police department, and check the surf shops to see if somebody tried to sell them the board. I know most of the local boys who are decent teens. I feel heartbroken for my boy who was so looking forward to this trip. He had only used the board once, a couple of days ago and it was taken from the back of my yard.