How do I make my own surfboard?

Question

How do I make my own surfboard?

Answer 1

bamboo

Answer 2

Just like the person above me recommended........

If I personally was to start shaping surfboards, I would buy a DVD called Shaping 101. It is in a series which also includes Glassing 101 and Airbrushing 101. Those would be great too, depending on how much you want to do yourself.

Another DVD series that is helpful is The Master's Shapers, which is a lot more costly, but involves knowledgable designers and shapers in surfing. This series includes Master Shapers I, II, and Master Glasser.

You can buy them in the set or the individual DVDs here: http://www.shapersaustralia.com/category...

I personally like the video idea because you can watch the person do what they are talking about, instead of just reading the text and looking at the pictures. The DVDs would cost more money, so depending on how much you would want to spend would determine that purchase.

In addition to that:

-Go to your local surf shop. Tell them what you are doing. They will direct you to a person that can help you. They love talking about surfboard design.

- Go to a bookstore and books about surfboard design. They are detailed and can give you good pictures of what they are explaining.

- GO ONLINE. The internet has information on everything. You just need to find it.

Good luck. Have fun. Be sure keep your first.

Answer 3

many steps involved.  i recomend checking out john carper's movies.  he has glassing 101, and shaping 101.  i wish i had seen them before i started shaping!  you can find them at ur local shaper's shop, or probably even online.  shaping is a very complicated process in which your first try is 100% going to be c**p.  ;)  but its really fun and you should definately go for it!