Difference between 8.75" and 10.75" Futures fin boxes
Forums: General DiscussionWhat are the differences and/or advantages between one size or the other, apart from the size obviously? I was under the impression that all Futures longboard fins have the...
View ArticleFirst Board - Sanding Issue - Help needed
Topics: epoxy glassing sandingForums: General DiscussionHello Everyone,I've just about finished my first board. Im at the stage where i need to be sanding down the fin boxes and the hot coat. Ive been...
View ArticleSanta Cruz Board Show
Forums: General DiscussionSo an all night drive. Sleeping in my van with a head cold etc. I am at the SC Board Show honoring a good friend and shaper John Mel. I wondered if he would and he did give...
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How long
Topics: Surfboard Not MadeForums: General Discussion With the agreement to have a board made for me I just needed to get the materials which included a blank with all other materials, cloth, resin,...
View ArticleWhat is your earliest memory of the ocean?
Forums: General DiscussionNot of surfing, but the ocean itself.Curious what we have to say about this place that means so much to us (and is in such peril).
View ArticleGreenough Thrailkill Twinzer Fin.
Forums: General DiscussionInspired by these great designers. Coming soon.
View Articlewaterlogged foam
Forums: General DiscussionI bought an old 10' Waikiki rental a few years ago and left it outside. The plan was/is to strip it and reshape a new board, probably a glider style. Got around to peeling it...
View Articleclear bottom lap showing after hotcoat
Forums: General Discussionhey im having an issue with the clear lap showing "cloudy" after hotcoat. i will explain..I laminate the bottom. come back next day and grind the laps. then laminate the top...
View ArticlePin-line problems .... A little help please.
Forums: General DiscussionHello there all,Once again, advanced thanks for all your comments and help. So, I recently pin-lined a 9'0 with black acrylic paint ( Harbour Surfboards technique ) . The...
View ArticleNewbe Shape 3dX Lite question
Forums: General DiscussionHi There, I'm a new board builder. After hours of research, planning and gathering materials I'm finally rolling. I built my first EPS blank, cut the outline, squared the...
View ArticleRR hardener compatibility
Forums: General DiscussionI have emailed Resin research but not had a reply, i have a letter of RR hardener that the lable has come off and I'm not sure if it was quick kick harder or just 2100 fast...
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Wood
Forums: General DiscussionOnce it was just a small seed . It landed in the ground and grew .....weather , rain , sunshine....seasons.....many years....birds lived in it and bees made honey from it's...
View ArticleUv lighting build?
Forums: General Discussioncould someone who successfully has made a uv box or room explain the cost and process and how it works? Thanks much!
View ArticleResin Research V Entropy Super Sap epoxy
Forums: General DiscussionI have recently had a sales person brag that Entropy Super Sap is a lot stronger resin than Resin Research but when i look at the data sheets to me they look very similar...
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Samoa semi-secret spot...
Forums: General DiscussionHad fun here.Classic lazy, not a photog... Small day, non-set, just get a shot on the way out off the island...What you see is what I got. As I've heard it put, the crowd...
View ArticleAcqua Glassing
Forums: General DiscussionWill you never check your PM? Do I have to burn a post to get your attention? What do I have to do? If I could stick my hand in my heart and spill it all over the stage,...
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Ding repair advice needed
Forums: General Discussionso I just finished this board (PU/PE) and on my last wave of its maiden voyage I lost it. High tide made sure that it dropped bottom first onto a pile of rocks. I know what to...
View ArticleEPS foam in Portland Oregon area
Forums: General DiscussionHello all, I am new to swaylocks and in search of an eps supplier in or around the Portland OR area. I need ten shortboards worth. Anyone with any suggestions is welcomed....
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Glass Job Suggestions
Forums: General DiscussionI've ran into some troubles while doing the top coat lamination. Noticed some small air bubbles,pooling and fiberglass that didn't stick to the board. I would rather not strip...
View ArticleAn interesting test of Boards.
Forums: General DiscussionI just watched a video from Slab magazine. It was aboard test and review. Here wis how it was set up They nada number of top shapers make boards fora mystery surfer. They were...
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