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Greenlight Surf Supply offers a custom close tolerance surfboard blank cutting service so you can copy any popular surfboard model and build it yourself at home for less money, less work, and less mess!Read now
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How to Install Longboard and Shortboard Surfboard Fin Box Safely
10 Steps to Installing Surfboard Fin Boxes SafelyRead now -
What is the difference between EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and Polyurethane (PU) Foam Surfboard Blanks?
Read nowSurfboards are made from (and Greenlight sells) two types of foam blanks. 1. EPS Foam Blanks - EPS stands for Expanded Polystyrene. EPS foam is lighter and stronger than Polyurethane foam blanks. It consists of small beads of polystyrene expanded with steam...
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What are Engineered EPS Surfboard Blanks?
Read nowConsistent 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...
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What's included in the Greenlight Surfboard Shaping Starter Kits?
Read nowOur beginner surfboard shaping kits include everything you need to get started shaping boards at home by hand. All the materials, tools, instructions, safety equipment, and support. All you need extra is wood and screws to build your shaping racks...
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What would be the best surf board to build for a beginner/intermediate surfer?
Read nowFor a beginner/intermediate surfer you want a surfboard that is wide (around 22"+) for lateral stability and the longer the length the easier it is to paddle fast to catch waves. Not to say you can't start on a wide...
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Is Epoxy Resin Safe to Use Without a Respirator Mask?
Read nowThere are are some different points of view on the safety of epoxy resin and related health concerns. We'll here's my experience with it... No one really knows the long term effects of epoxy but it's supposed to be safe...
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The difference between Keel fin and Twin Fins and where to place them on your surfboard
Making a Surfboard with a Twin fin or Keel Twin setup? They're a lot different... Twin fins are generally a deeper fin (5.5"+) and have a narrower base than a keel fin. A twin keel setup if different than a twin fin setup as the keel fins have more surface area and a longer base which provides drive and stability.Read now -
Surfboard Laminating Step-by-Step Instruction and Preparation Checklist
*This is for old school surfboard laminating. Use the Greenlight Method & materials for glassing surfboards which has been developed to reduce the amount of fiberglass and resin used while providing increased strength. High gloss epoxy finishes without sanding is an added bonus!Read now