The Surfboard Section
The surfboard is the conductor of the ocean's energy that we, as surfers, spend our lives riding, dinging, waxing, and saving for. Here, we will begin with anatomy and history and move into design.
What Makes a Shortboard a Shortboard?
The high performance shortboard is the weapon of choice for the world's top surfers. But what makes a shortboard a shortboard? How is it different from a longboard or fish?
The high performance shortboard is the weapon of choice for the world's top surfers. But what makes a shortboard a shortboard? How is it different from a longboard or fish?
Fish Surfboards and Funboards
About a decade ago, the fish surfboard rose from the ashes of the 70's, offering surfers another option. The fish boasts loads of speed and maneuverability, but what makes a fish surfboard a fish surfboard? Also, the fish's strange older and more boring cousin, the funboard, is still another alternative to the average shortboard.
About a decade ago, the fish surfboard rose from the ashes of the 70's, offering surfers another option. The fish boasts loads of speed and maneuverability, but what makes a fish surfboard a fish surfboard? Also, the fish's strange older and more boring cousin, the funboard, is still another alternative to the average shortboard.
Gearing Up for Summer
With summer fast approaching, you need to get outfitted with the right equipment. There are fish and longboards and short boards and hybrids. All the choices can make your head spin. But what's the right board for you and what will work best this summer surf season? Based on my reviews, here are the boards I think will help you catch the most waves and rip the hardest this summer.
With summer fast approaching, you need to get outfitted with the right equipment. There are fish and longboards and short boards and hybrids. All the choices can make your head spin. But what's the right board for you and what will work best this summer surf season? Based on my reviews, here are the boards I think will help you catch the most waves and rip the hardest this summer.
How to Fix a Surfboard Ding
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a pro, you're going to ding your surfboard. And with minor dings, you don't want to drop your surfboard off at a surf shop to get it fixed. It could take days and cost you valuable surf time. So learn how to fix a surfboard ding and save money and time in the process.
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a pro, you're going to ding your surfboard. And with minor dings, you don't want to drop your surfboard off at a surf shop to get it fixed. It could take days and cost you valuable surf time. So learn how to fix a surfboard ding and save money and time in the process.
Parts of a Surfboard
Your surfboard is made up of several parts. Each section or part of a surfboard has a specific purpose. Understanding these parts is important when buying a new or used surfboard.
Your surfboard is made up of several parts. Each section or part of a surfboard has a specific purpose. Understanding these parts is important when buying a new or used surfboard.
Green Surfboards at a Glance
Although surfers have a rep for being reef hugging hippies, they have in fact added much to fuel our over heated climate. For decades we have been ripping through polyurethane foam blanks coated in petrochemical solvents and polyester resin and wrapped in fiberglass.
Although surfers have a rep for being reef hugging hippies, they have in fact added much to fuel our over heated climate. For decades we have been ripping through polyurethane foam blanks coated in petrochemical solvents and polyester resin and wrapped in fiberglass.
Some Background of the Surfboard
The surfboard originated in Polynesia back around 400 A.D. Then the Hawaiians made huge surfboards from island trees. But it didn't take long for these magic carpets to land in the states.
The surfboard originated in Polynesia back around 400 A.D. Then the Hawaiians made huge surfboards from island trees. But it didn't take long for these magic carpets to land in the states.
The Hydrodynamics of Surfboard Design
A little heavy on the jargon, but this article is very cool in terms of explaining the science behind surfboard performance. Check it out, and learn why your boards behave the way they do.
A little heavy on the jargon, but this article is very cool in terms of explaining the science behind surfboard performance. Check it out, and learn why your boards behave the way they do.
How a Surfboard is Shaped
Have you ever wondered how a real surfboard is shaped? It's an art that is being pushed out by the use of software and shaping machines, but there are some craftsmen still out there like Charles Williams of Impact Surfboards. Here, he shows us how to shape a surfboard.
Have you ever wondered how a real surfboard is shaped? It's an art that is being pushed out by the use of software and shaping machines, but there are some craftsmen still out there like Charles Williams of Impact Surfboards. Here, he shows us how to shape a surfboard.
How to Refresh an Old, Tired Surfboard
When a surfboard has been ridden hard and long, it eventually loses its vitality, but this article explains how a surfer can easily infuse an old board with new life.
When a surfboard has been ridden hard and long, it eventually loses its vitality, but this article explains how a surfer can easily infuse an old board with new life.
Surfboard Care 101
Here are the rules to live by if you want to get the most out of your board and keep it looking sharp and performing well for as long as possible. If you are a top pro and get new boards for free, you may skip this article. If you are among the 99.9% of us who don't, check it out.
Here are the rules to live by if you want to get the most out of your board and keep it looking sharp and performing well for as long as possible. If you are a top pro and get new boards for free, you may skip this article. If you are among the 99.9% of us who don't, check it out.
How to Build Your First Surfboard
No Joking. If you want to do it for the first time, Steve is your man.
No Joking. If you want to do it for the first time, Steve is your man.
Anthony's Board Building
Absolutely wonderful resource if you want to shape your own stick. Very informative. Anthony is the man!
Absolutely wonderful resource if you want to shape your own stick. Very informative. Anthony is the man!
Step-by-Step Shaping Tutorial
"Hands, Brain, and Soul" is a wonderful document for someone with no knowledge of the shaping process. As a bonus, it's written by Dave Parmenter, one our greatest surf-culture authors living today. Very Cool and Comprehensive!
"Hands, Brain, and Soul" is a wonderful document for someone with no knowledge of the shaping process. As a bonus, it's written by Dave Parmenter, one our greatest surf-culture authors living today. Very Cool and Comprehensive!
Surfboard Anatomy (expanded)
Parmenter offers up much more information in this comprehensive group of articles that covers every bit of our beloved blade.
Parmenter offers up much more information in this comprehensive group of articles that covers every bit of our beloved blade.
The Good Olde Boards
A cool article on the early boards and early attitudes of surfers unknowingly making history in our beloved sport.
A cool article on the early boards and early attitudes of surfers unknowingly making history in our beloved sport.
Quick Boards
This resource links surboard buyers with surboard sellers in the same geographic area. There are a large number of boards stretching from Hawaii all the way to the East Coast. The surfboard classifieds is free for everyone and was built to be a resource for the surfing community.
This resource links surboard buyers with surboard sellers in the same geographic area. There are a large number of boards stretching from Hawaii all the way to the East Coast. The surfboard classifieds is free for everyone and was built to be a resource for the surfing community.
How To Fix a Small Ding
Specific materials and directions for minor ding repair.
Specific materials and directions for minor ding repair.