Making a surfboard from foam is of course very cool, but it does not have the tradition of “whiskey planks," which means it will forever be inferior to the process of building a wooden surfboard.

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Surfer Steve has a very detailed guide that'll teach you how to build your own surfboard. The following will help guide you around the pitfalls of building your first surfboard. Hopefully, with this ...

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A new surfboard means new possibilities. It’s a glorious thing. But for the first-timer looking to make a fiberglass investment, buying your first surfboard can be a daunting endeavor. With so many ...