How to Choose a Surfboard : Fiberglass vs. Epoxy Surfboards

transplant07 Says:

May 16, 2009 - how tall are you how much do you weigh have you ever surfed before? typically funboards are the way to go but if like a shortboard template get something like 6'8-7'2 wider in the 19-21 range and a bit thicker from 2 5/8-3" hope this helps

andjido19 Says:

May 28, 2009 - im a begginer .....i wanna buy some new board....what kinda board do u think i should buy???....like 9"-10" longboard???....

maphound Says:

Jun 9, 2009 - Do you know if fiberglass (or epoxy) is an acceptable material to use for making a custom storage tank for alcohol? I would like to build a 5-gallon fermenter for making beer.

dustyrosds Says:

Jun 13, 2009 - no buy a platic or glass barrel, like for a water dispenser with the little cups on the side if you get what im saying.

chuckcanavi Says:

Jun 17, 2009 - lol hilarious he "washes" his hands in beginning of every clip this guy is nervous, dude when your 170 and 5' 9'' of muscle you should have confidence

leezus83 Says:

Jun 18, 2009 - cheers brian

baileyisnumerouno Says:

Jul 12, 2009 - not quite that big, go with something about 2 feet taller than you, maybe 1 and a half if your super duper skinny or 2 and a half if you really, well, fat

baileyisnumerouno Says:

Jul 12, 2009 - i started at 14, so 16 isnt really late, and start with a long board, minilong board, or a fun board

roundabout101 Says:

Jul 19, 2009 - its never too late to start surfin

tenaciousTY Says:

Jul 21, 2009 - andjido19: if i were you i would actually go for a board that is a little bigger than 9 or 10 inches ;P no hard feelings heheh

kevinkadafi Says:

Jul 22, 2009 - I hate epoxy boards....I dont know....just feels all wrong to me.....

lukeseed Says:

Jul 27, 2009 - America's number one fear is public speaking

WtcPk Says:

Jul 30, 2009 - pllease i need help i got a softy 8ft board... bran new cause im a beginner at surfin and i paid mostly every cent of my alouance. But somehow ther is a tiny hole. not even like a half ring. on the nose. Will that affect my board or is it broke or anything... How can i fix it :.(

saraisavampire Says:

Aug 2, 2009 - I'm getting a new surfboard... But I"m not sure what size I am. I've really only surfed with my dad's. But I don't have a clue what his size is. I"m not big at all. 5 foot. and I don't weigh much if that even matters. Any help on picking one out?

alphanos13 Says:

Aug 8, 2009 - take it to your local surfshop and they can prob fix it for u in the mean time put some wax so cover the hole;

grumpyman22 Says:

Aug 15, 2009 - What a crock of shit, I just got my new epoxy board, hand shaped, none of this machine shit, the quality if epoxy is much higher then that of fibreglass now, many shapers use cheap glass, and it cracks and dings, much quicker compared to that of other glassed boards, also the type of board you get is determined by how you surf, not just looks and durability.

iducatifan Says:

Aug 29, 2009 - dumbass no offense but why did you ge softy 8 foot start with a 7 foot minimal

reddfox16 Says:

Aug 30, 2009 - go for something floaty around 6"0- 6"8

stilt002 Says:

Sep 7, 2009 - calling him a dumbass is a bit outa line! its a fine way to start. any board that is buoyant enough is a good way to start

taradead Says:

Sep 17, 2009 - how old is this video? Those old pop-out type epoxies are still around because of their durability for travelers, but hand shaped eps epoxy boards are pretty much standard now

waihibeach863 Says:

Sep 21, 2009 - if u havnt surfed much url want sumthing a litle bigger for learning urd probly want a 6''0 ft board or mayb bigger and with quite abit of width just while ur learning, url learn faster on a bigger board getn ur balance and stuff sused

saraisavampire Says:

Sep 22, 2009 - :]Sahh-weet! I already got a surfboard. xD But lucky me! I got a 7"0 board(: :D Thanks!

YamahaNZ Says:

Nov 6, 2009 - epoxy is for kooks and yuppies

lalaboards Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - What the F#@#$.What he meant to say is that EPS boards do not flex like a PU,thus a stiff corky ride.Surfers rely on flex to get them in and out of turns.That is why PU is still king.EPS is almost there,but 100 dollars aboard more.Resin X is the answer!!!!!!

lalaboards Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - Resin X. my friend Yes nice point they are, but there is a new resin out that can make EPS flex like PU.Shaping EPS is a pain in the ass.I don't like it yet.Maybe I never wil.Epoxy is for yuppies and kooks good one.Now that I think about it you may be right lol