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29 September 2026

How to Read a Surfboard Fin Template

Learn how fin base, depth, rake, area, and cant describe a surfboard fin template and what these measurements can tell you about how a fi...

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29 September 2026

Choosing the Right Fins for Your Weight, Board, and Surfing Style

Too-big fins and the board feels stuck. Too small and the tail lets go. Rider weight is how you get surfboard fin size right the first time.

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28 September 2026

The Small Piece of Hardware That Holds Onto Your Surfboard

Learn how to install a leash plug on a surfboard, including placement, routing, resin installation, and the differences between glass-in ...

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28 September 2026

Surfboard Fin Toe and Cant Explained

Learn how surfboard fin toe and cant affect turns, drive and hold. A surfer-friendly guide to thruster, twin and quad fin placement from ...

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28 September 2026

What a Surfboard Stringer Does and Why It Matters

What does a surfboard stringer do? Learn how timber stringers affect strength and flex, and how Shapers SPINE-TEK changes the approach wi...

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18 September 2026

Surfboard Fibreglass Cloth Weight and What It Means for Your Board

Cloth weight helps balance strength, weight, and flex in a surfboard. Here’s what 4oz, 6oz, and full-glass options offer, and how to choo...

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18 September 2026

Fixing Common Glassing Problems on a First Board

Learn how to identify and fix common surfboard glassing problems, from fisheyes and pinholes to dry patches, drips, and delamination. 

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18 September 2026

Polyester vs Epoxy Resin for Surfboards

Compare polyester and epoxy surfboard resin, learn which foam blanks they suit, and understand the differences in feel, durability, weigh...

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21 August 2026

Surfboard Rocker For Anyone Shaping Their First Board

Shaping your first board? Surfboard rocker is the curve that decides how it rides. Nose lift saves you from pearling, tail lift lets you ...

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