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...
Surfing is more than just a sport; it's a way of life. And if you're an avid surfer, you understand the importance of having the perfect board to match the wave conditions for your area. While there are many surfboards...
Surfing, an exhilarating dance with the waves, requires a perfect synergy between the surfer and their board. Among the myriad factors influencing a board's performance, the presence or absence of a stringer stands out as a crucial design element....
Reduce the volume of your rails so they dig deeper and hold into the wave face by doming the deck before cutting your rail bands. This is a great method to improve the performance of EPS core surfboards due to...
At Greenlight, we’ve been educating surfers on every aspect of building and repairing their own surfboards since 2005… and there’s some vocabulary (and misconceptions) we need to clear up for those who might be searching for a little expert help to understanding the...
The first step in the surfboard building process is choosing the correct blank. Most surfboards are made with either Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) or Polyurethane (PU) foam blanks. Greenlight carries both EPS and PU Blanks in a variety of shapes and...
Consistent High Quality... Greenlight has teamed up with a major plastics manufacturer to design the optimal bead and compression process for EPS surfboards to improve surfboard strength, flex, practical weight, and shapability. We've even engineered the rocker and foils in...
