Building a hollow wood surfboard can be a good first step into exploring alternative surfboard materials and manufacturing processes for yourself. Making a hollow wood board yourself also gives you a better understanding and appreciation for some of the really, really nice wood boards you can find online, on Instagram, or out in the water. …
You may or may not have seen Wave Arcade’s own upcycled wetsuit koozies. If not, check them out, they’re groovy. And they keep beers real frosty. They’re also one of the first ideas that sparked the Wave Arcade project. And the best part yet – they’re a super simple way to upcycle your old surf …
Surfboard art is an excellent way to customize your hand-shaped board or add some style to an old, dingy looking surfcraft. If you want to add some color and style to the surfboard you’re shaping, a great way to do that is with resin tints and pigments. When you click a link and make a …
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Knowing how to repair your own surfboard keeps it out of the landfill and in the water. You don’t have to say goodbye to your beloved board just because of some dings or even a big buckle. Surfboard repair is a good skill to have – if your board choice is limited, it’ll minimize the …
When you think of building a surfboard, many people just think about the shaping of it – planers, rasps, and sanding blocks mowing foam. But, one of the most important parts of the build process is often overlooked – glassing & sanding. You can shape a perfect surfboard from a foam blank, but without a …
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One of the worst things imaginable would be shaping your first surfboard or attempting a repair only to destroy your foam by using the wrong type of resin. Luckily foam-resin compatibility is not too difficult to understand. This one will be quick. Will Fiberglass Resin Melt Foam? Using the wrong type of resin on certain …
Shaping your own surfboard is something that can blow the roof off of your overall surfing experience – it can get you thinking about design elements and performance characteristics you’ve probably never thought about before. Shaping a surfboard can be fun, challenging, frustrating, and messy. And it can be extremely rewarding to surf something that …
Wave Arcade handcrafted surfboard fins are built with durability in mind, but a little care will go a long way in ensuring they last for a long time and perform to the best of their ability. These tips will help with any surf fins. Use these simple tips to keep your surfboard fins in tip-top …
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How to Make Your Own Surf Fins: Design your fins. Trace a favorite template or design your own by hand or on the computer with a program like FinFoil.io. Gather your materials. At the very least you’ll need resin, fiberglass, a jigsaw, and some sandpaper. Cut out the outline of your fins. Cut the profile …
A broken or damaged surfboard fin doesn’t automatically mean you need to toss it and get a new set. No way! With a little handiwork and patience, a broken surfboard fin can be repaired and sea-worthy again. However, if your fin is past the point of repair, you can always consider turning it into some …