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Thanks dudes, appreciate the positive feedback. And fineco, that’s nuts. Seems a bit daunting to even begin a project like that.
Dope. Where do you source the fiberglass? Do you get it preformed or do have to shape and assemble it? Reminds me of that 80's movie, "The North SHore." The old guy is always shaping boards.
I bought the foam at US Blanks in Melbourne Florida...took a 3 hour drive north just to pick them up (got 3 of them to make it worthwhile.) I ordered the fiberglass fabric from Shapers Supply which is now out of Oregon. If I had to do it again I don't think I'd order from them though because they are really slow with any communication. They removed things from my order and only told me things were removed, but not what specifically was removed, and took them over a week to let me know so I had to source items elsewhere. I've had luck with Greenlight surf supplies and Fiberglass Florida though.
As for the process I did everything from start to finish, no outside help. I definitely have a ways to go to learn the glassing part though. I mean every board is fine and surfs pretty good, but their finish quality falls a little bit short of what I'd like. From a first glance you wouldn't notice any problems, but I stare at these things for hours trying to make mental notes of what I got right and what I got wrong. I'd love to keep building boards and getting better at them. I told my friends if they supply the materials I'll make them for free. Also just picked up an airbrush setup so I hope to soon knock some out with some airbrushed artwork too.
In short, 100% North Shore inspired. Turtle showed me the way...and called me a barney too.
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