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  • Tail Tales: Which Surfboard Tail Design Suits Your Surf Style?
    September 4, 2024

    Tail Tales: Which Surfboard Tail Design Suits Your Surf Style?

    Characteristics: The squash tail is one of the most common tail designs you'll see out in the lineup. It features a flat, squared-off end with rounded corners.
    - Performance: This design offers a great balance between speed and maneuverability, making it ideal for a wide range of conditions. The flat edge of the tail provides a solid platform for stability, while the rounded corners make it easier to transition from rail to rail during turns. This makes it a favorite for all-around shortboards, where versatility is key.
    - Best Suited For: If you're a surfer who likes to ride a variety of waves—from small beach breaks to overhead reef breaks—the squash tail could be your best friend. It's particularly well-suited for surfers who want a board that can perform in both powerful waves and softer, mushier conditions.
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  • Design Your Surfboard Starting at the Fins
    July 29, 2024

    Design Your Surfboard Starting at the Fins

    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?
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  • The Craft of Surfboard Shaping: A Journey of Self-Expression
    July 10, 2024

    The Craft of Surfboard Shaping: A Journey of Self-Expression

    Surfing is an act of self-expression, and shaping your own board is the ultimate way to express your individuality. It’s not just about riding waves; it’s about riding waves on something that is intrinsically you. The pride and joy of catching waves on a board you’ve crafted yourself is an experience every surfer should have.
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  • Finding Happiness Through Surfing: How Greenlight Surf Supply Enhances Your Surfing Experience
    July 6, 2024

    Finding Happiness Through Surfing: How Greenlight Surf Supply Enhances Your Surfing Experience

    As surfers, we all know the exhilarating joy that comes from catching the perfect wave. But there's another side to surfing that can bring even more fulfillment: shaping your own surfboards. Greenlight Surf Supply has been instrumental in helping surfers not only enjoy the sport but also discover a new passion that enhances their overall happiness. Here’s a heartwarming story from one of our customers that highlights how our support and products have made a difference in their life.
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  • Surfboard Design: Finding the "Sweet Spot"
    January 4, 2024

    Surfboard Design: Finding the "Sweet Spot"

    The concept of a surfboard's "sweet spot" resides at the intersection of surfer technique and board design, intertwining functionality with rider preference. While some may perceive it as a marketing jargon, its essence is rooted in an area of neutrality...

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  • Surfboard Rail Shapes Explained
    December 8, 2022

    Surfboard Rail Shapes Explained

    There are basically three types of rail shapes: boxy, medium round, or knifey. The shape of the rail, along with its volume, is a major factor in the performance of a board. As water flows around the rail of the...

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