Shaper´s dictionary

To speak the same language, the shaper´s language, let’s define the most common words used by surfboard makers:

– Deck: the upper part of the surfboard.

– Bottom: la lower part of the surfboard

– Nose: the font part of the board.

– Tail: the rear part of the board.

– Glass:Action of impregnating fiberglass cloth with resin

– Gelcoat:Action of putting a layer of resin on the fiberglass.

– Outline: Shape of the surfboard seen from above

– Rocker: Profile view of the surfboard

– Foam: the core of the surfboard

– Stinger: Wood layer placed in the middle of the foam

– Template: Usually represent half of the board, used to draw the outline in the foam.

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