Channels are one of the most debated features in surfboard design. Some surfers swear by them and some call them a gimmick. The honest answer is that they work, but only when they're matched to the board, the waves, and...
Screwed up Fin Box Install? Yes you can fit it! You'd be better off fixing the toe in angle now so the board surfs correctly. The left fin now will create a lot of drag and the board will always...
Futures Fin Box Installation — Quick Manual Using the Greenlight Futures Router Install Kit Full Install Video Here What You're Working With Before you start, get familiar with the kit: Greenlight or Makita variable speed router Sliding aluminum...
FCS II (FCS2) Essential Fin Boxes: A New, More Affordable Option for Board Builders FCS II has become one of the most popular fin systems in the surfboard industry, and now there is a new option for shapers and glassers:...
How to Determine If Your Surfboard Is Polyester or Epoxy for Ding Repair Before you crack open a repair kit and start mixing resin, you need to know one thing for certain: what's your board actually made of. Grab the...
If you've ever snapped a board in a heavy set and wondered whether it could have been built stronger, the answer is almost always yes. Strength isn't one single decision you make in the shaping bay or the glassing stand—it's...
In the world of surfboard construction, stringers have long been a standard feature. Traditionally, stringers—thin strips of wood placed down the center of the board—have provided the necessary structural strength and stiffness to keep surfboards intact under the stress of...
