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...
The Sidelight… casting a light across all the shadows of the surfboard industry; stories, insights, tips and tricks. Getting to know the real people working on boards; YOU. Whether it’s the kid doing ding repair to keep his solitary stick...
It looks like glassing your boards with epoxy resin has become the more popular choice over polyester resin based on our sales records this year. 2-3 years ago we’ve had plenty of experienced poly guys come into the shop stating...
The size and type of foam blank you choose for your surfboard shape depends on 5 factors: Surfboard Length Surfboard width (at midpoint of length) Surfboard thickness Surfboard Outline Type of waves you'll surf with the board design There are two...
FCS 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...
Download a copy of the original Surfboard Design and Construction Book from 1977 and see how Greenlight has greatly improved the process of building surfboards through engineering and innovation compared to how they were made. This book includes chapters on:...
How 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...
Measure Surfboard Placement and Fin Toe-in angle as well as critical Surfboard Width Dimensions using the G-square ruler tool.
How to print, assemble, and trace surfboard shaping outline templates
