How do you feel about an epoxy surfboard over a fiberglass?

Question

I've been surfing for about 8 months now,

usually on my friends 9'6" Alex Webb custom epoxy longboard.

Which is worth it, I'm thinking about getting a shortboard.

Answer 1

Epoxy is great for high performance surfing. But you must realize that a custom epoxy board will cost some major cash.

Hope this helps,

The Surfboard Man

http://www.thesurfboardman.com/

Answer 2

epoxy boards are made from a mold and are lighter, tougher and more buoyant than regular boards.

Normal boards will ding, dent, snap and eventually have to be replaced after a year or 2. The epoxy boards can take a beating by all accounts and apparently all you have to do is take a scouring pad to the board to get the dirt marks off. Normal boards are made from a 'blank' which is a type of hard white foam. This is shaped by hand and then wrapped with a fiberglass sheet and coated with resin. Apparently these boards are the best performers but are prone to damage.

Answer 3

Well personally I think surfers are s**y

Answer 4

I'd recommend going for it if: 1) You can afford it, and 2) if you surf a lot. Epoxy boards have a much better lifespan and are much less susceptible to dings.. durability of a board is always an issue if you're a chronic surfer. They also are a little more buoyant which will allow you to go a little smaller on dimensions than you would on a fiberglass board if you want a smaller board you can whip with a lot more snap.

There's one downside, epoxy boards are generally mass produced and you can't really get them 'custom made' for you (most critical for undersized or heavy riders who don't fit the mold of the prototype surfer). If this isn't a big deal for you though, go epoxy. I plan to experiment with em soon, I hear good things about them.