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Before you start mowing foam, in the design process, it is best to ask yourself "How do I want this board to surf, and in what waves do I want to ride this board?" Loose and skatey for small mushburgers? Super fast and drivey for surviving monster barrels (or more likely closeout sections)? Boosting airs?Read now
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Unraveling the Magic of Surfboard Fin Cant Angle: Enhancing Your Ride with Precision
Read nowAt Greenlight Surf Supply, we understand what it takes to elevate your surfing experience from good to exceptional. Let's delve into the enchanting realm of surfboard fin cant angles and how this often-overlooked factor can orchestrate a symphony of fluidity and...
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Using Fiberglass Patches over Surfboard Fin Box Installations to Increase Strength
Read nowFin boxes are an essential part of any surfboard, as they allow you to attach your fins. However, fin boxes can also be a weak point on a surfboard, as they are often subjected to a lot of stress. This...
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Strategic Surfboard Fin Position and Back Foot Placement
Read nowSurfboard fins play a crucial role in determining a surfboard's performance. The positioning of fins affects how the board tracks, turns, and pivots. The back foot's position on the board is also essential in determining how a surfer can take...
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Surfboard Fin Box Selection Guide
Read nowFCS II (FCS 2) fin system is the latest innovation from Surf Hardware International and features a screwless click-in fin mounting mechanism. This fin box is very strong and installed right into the foam shape before laminating. When sanding the sealcoat...
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How to Install a Longboard Surfboard Center Fin Box Safely
Read nowHow to install a longboard center fin box with the Greenlight plunge router and center fin install template jig. The Greenlight Center Fin Install Kit can be purchased HERE We've designed this fin box router system to be the safest way...
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How and Where to Measure Surfboard Fin Placement and Fin Toe-in angle
Read nowMeasure Surfboard Placement and Fin Toe-in angle as well as critical Surfboard Width Dimensions using the G-square ruler tool.
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FOIL THEORY - Technical Paper
Read nowGoing through an old hard drive of Greenlight developmental stuff I found this technical write up on foils... this info pertains to surfboard fins, surf foils, airplane wings, hydrofoils, etc... anything shape that creates a difference in fluid pressure resulting in lift......