The laminations of a surfboard consist in applying a layer of fiberglass cloth on the foam, and by impregnating the fiberglass with resin. This operation will give strength and rigidity to your sur...
The design of your surfboard goes through some custom logos. To create your own brand of surfboards, logos are essential. You can print logos simply and economically with a simple inkjet printer.
To paint a surfboard, you have two options. You can paint on the foam, before having it finished, or you can also paint directly on the finished board. Each option has advantages and disadvantages....
CNC shaping machine was launched in the 90´s and revolutionized the surfing industry. They are now widely used by many shapers, for its speed and precision. CNC Shaping Machine allows to design a s...
Building a surfboard begins with the shape of the foam. From a blank with a stringer, the goal is to give it the shape we want for our surfboard. The first step is to define the outline: shortboard...
Let see all the different raw materials you need to build a surfboard:
1. Foam
The foam or blank is used to make the core of the surfboard. It has a high impact on the overall quality of the surf...
If you plan to build a surfboards, you will need the following tools:
1. Squeegee
The squeegee is a plastic spatula used to distribute the resin over the fiberglass cloth. Being soft and flexible...
To speak the same language, the shaper´s language, let's define the most common words used by surfboard makers:
- Deck: the upper part of the surfboard.
- Bottom: la lower part of the surfboard
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