What is Surf CAD? And how does it affect you and your surfing?

CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) has been around for years and in most industries has become the standard production method for any item or product that requires a high level of accuracy in a short amount of time. So it's no wonder that it would soon find it's way into surfboard manufacturing.

Although some boards still require being 100% hand shaped, we are now able to offer our team riders and customers the ability to fine tune their equipment and find that magic board without having to adjust to a new board every time.

Mike Walker spends a large amount of time refining and developing each model we build on screen so that we can offer the most up-to-date, highly accurate equipment available. Essentially "shaping" on a screen with a mouse and keypad, he is able to make adjustments down to 1/100th of an inch and store each individual custom order in our database so that whether you are a touring pro or an avid weekend warrior you can be assured that the board you are riding was built specifically for you and your requirements. And when the day comes that you need to get a new one-you'll start exactly where you left off.

If your surfing is evolving, then your equipment should do the same. The CAD system allows us to offer you this advantage with no added cost.
 

Whats the difference between Polyurethane foam and EPS Foam?

Polyurethane (PU) Foam has long been the standard foam used in the production of surfboards. Highly adjustable densities and compatibility to resin and color applications, have made this the favorite for a majority of board builders world-wide.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam, commonly known as "styrofoam" has also been available for equally as long, but has experienced a resurgence of popularity with the closure of Clark Foam, the world's leading supplier of PU foam. This lighter weight foam allows us to offer a lighter, strong alternative to standard PU construction boards.

What is Fiberglass? And how does it affect your board?

Fiberglass is used as a means of giving rigidity to a foam blank. Something that would otherwise be quite flimsy and would flex too much to ride.

There are both different thicknesses (or weight) of cloths as well as different weaves available. In lay mans terms the higher the weight of cloth, the stronger the board will be. However the denser weaves also absorb more resin and are therefore heavier as well.

The objective is to have enough layers of cloth where you need it for strength and resistance to dents from your feet, while adding fewer ounces of cloth on the under side of the board that is not exposed to as much force and body weight.

One of the major benefits of ordering a custom board is that you have the ability to control this weight to strength ratio when ordering and can customize it to your riding ability and performance needs.

We currently offer 4oz., 5oz., 6oz. and 8oz. cloth in any combination.

What types of fins should I get?

Now days the myrad of options can be a bit daunting to even the seasoned surfer. With a growing interest (some say acceptance) within the industry towards alternative materials and designs, no where else can that state of mind be more readily visible than in the fin market today.

Quads, Twinzers, Thrusters, Five fins, Twin fins....the list could go on and on. And that's just the different styles of fin configuration! You also have infinite choices when it comes to brands, removable fin systems, templates, foils, materials, flex patterns, weights, cores and sizes.

Needless to say, the topic is far too in depth for us to cover here-but rest assured we have out hands on it all, and continually are on the look out for the newest and best quality options for your board.

We currently offer the following fin types:
-True Ames. Ultralight glass on fins for thruster, twin and quad setups.
-True Ames. FCS and Future compatible fin templates.
-Futures. Removable fin system in an extensive variety of fin types.
-FCS. Removable fin system in an extensive variety of fin types.
-LokBox. Removable fin system in an extensive variety of fin types.
-Custom, hand made wood keel fins for our LTD fish model.

You can also purchase a majority of these removable fin templates from our online store by clicking here.