what is the easiest type of board to shape for my 1st board? I was thinking maybe a longboard with 50/50 rails? Are the EZ-foam starter kits worth it? or will i want better stuff when I get the hang of it? Thanks in advance!! Slingie http://http://www.noseriding.com/pages/skipFrye.htm
make a board that is the size/shape you want. I don't think there is an easiest, just don't get silly with triple concaves, reverse v, etc. as for the board kits, I got everything I needed for an 8' and a 9' except fins for around $300, resin and all. compare to kits. the starter tool kits are pretty cool. wish they were around when I started. one stop shopping rules but I don't know how much more you'll be paying for the convenience. I don't think you'll need dragon skin. the rest you can get at home depot. the only thing I think you'll want to add later is a power planer from clark....oh, and a fine set of calipers from me.
Thanks JR!! I dont think I want to even attempt to do the glass! I will probably take it to the same shop Harbour does. I would prob get a P20 SB Power Planer...is this a good tool? The PRO SHAPING KIT from Foam-EZ comes with that one...the kit is $335. Shaping 101 Video; 10.5 Surform; Block Plane; Spokeshave; 2 - 40Grit Sandpaper; 2 - 80Grit Sandscreen; 2 - 120Grit Sandscreen; 2 - 5.5 Surform Blades (for Fred-Tool); Dragon Skin; P20SB Power Planer; Exhaust Attachment; EZ Square; C-Callipers; Dust Mask Sound like everything I need?
that about covers it. the way I figure it you're in for around $50 for convenience.
Where does Rich Harbour get his boards glassed at?>>> Thanks JR!! I dont think I want to even attempt to do the glass! I will > probably take it to the same shop Harbour does. I would prob get a P20 SB > Power Planer...is this a good tool? The PRO SHAPING KIT from Foam-EZ comes > with that one...the kit is $335. Shaping 101 Video; 10.5 Surform; Block > Plane; Spokeshave; 2 - 40Grit Sandpaper; 2 - 80Grit Sandscreen; 2 - > 120Grit Sandscreen; 2 - 5.5 Surform Blades (for Fred-Tool); Dragon Skin; > P20SB Power Planer; Exhaust Attachment; EZ Square; C-Callipers; Dust Mask > Sound like everything I need?
I cant remember the name of the place...if you call the shop they will tell you. ***Are certain foam densities of blanks easier to work with? eg. super green opposed to classic foam?*** http://www.harboursurfshop.com
>>> I cant remember the name of the place...if you call the shop they will > tell you. ***Are certain foam densities of blanks easier to work with? eg. > super green opposed to classic foam?*** yup, classic would be somewhat harder to shape but stronger, and heavier.