What Size Surfboard Should You Get?
Choose a surfboard for your ability, fitness and local waves—not for how small it looks under your arm.
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Rusty Surfboards / South Africa
DESIGN / CRAFT / PERFORMANCE
R. MASTERCLASS
KNOW YOUR SHAPER
Board design, materials and performance explained by the people who shape, test and refine every curve.
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Why a Quality Surfboard Costs What It Does
A transparent look at the materials, skilled labour and design experience behind the price of a quality handmade surfboard.
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More Board, More Waves: Advice for Larger and Older Surfers
Why taller, heavier and older surfers should downsize gradually and choose balanced dimensions that protect wave count and enjoyment.
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Wax It Up: Why a New Board Deserves a Fair Chance
Handmade surfboards have individual character. Learn why a sound new board deserves several sessions before you decide what it can do.
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The Beak Nose: Design History and Performance
Explore the origins of the beak nose and how this distinctive detail can add lift, forward foam and timeless character.
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Rail Templates: Preserving the Feel of a Surfboard
How physical rail templates helped shapers record, refine and reproduce the curves that define a surfboard’s feel.
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Surfboard Dimensions Explained: Length, Width, Thickness and Volume
A practical guide to length, width, thickness and volume—and why balanced proportions matter more than decimal-perfect numbers.
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PU, EPoly or EPS: Choosing Your Surfboard Construction
Compare traditional PU, EPoly and EPS constructions to understand their differences in weight, flex, durability and feel.
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Gloss and Polish vs Sanded Finish: What Changes in the Water?
Understand how gloss, polish and sanded finishes influence weight, flex, wax grip and the overall character of a surfboard.
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Surfboard Volume: Stop Obsessing Over Half a Litre
Use volume as a guide—not a rule—and learn why outline, rocker, rails and foam distribution often matter more than decimals.
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Understanding Rail Apex: Why a Few Millimetres Matter
Discover how the position of a surfboard’s rail apex changes sensitivity, release and forgiveness through every turn.
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Why Leash Plug Placement Matters
A small detail with real consequences: learn how leash plug position affects drag, safety and the strength of your surfboard.
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