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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