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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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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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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