Shaping & Glassing a Step-Down Surfboard EPS blank START TO FINISH (Beginner Edition)

Follow along with me while I shape and glass this groveler. This is definitely NOT a how to video. I intended for some surf footage but due to user error that did not happen. I called this board the "heavy pour" because of its stout nature and color. The dimensions at 5'8" x 21.25" x 2.75".
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[@doncunningham3124]

🤦omg! So much for you to learn. But enjoy the journey! I was there too. That said, just remember this..."If You're Green You'll Ripen. If you're Ripe, You'll rot"! Never Give Up!!!

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Haha yeah still learning and still enjoying the process! Making your own surfboard is no joke! The amount of hours and material!

[@SaltySoul92]

That thing looks stellar man! Beautiful work 🤙🏼

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Thank you 🙏🏽 I really appreciate it!

[@apanhaesta]

Good stuff, board looks awesome! Keep them coming!👌

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Thank you thank you 🙏🏽 More to come for sure!

[@samahasurfboards9333]

Super classy! Nice work!

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! 🙏🏽

[@chrismoore43]

Great Job!! I am enjoying your content.

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Thanks a bunch! 🙏🏽 I appreciate it. Hoping to get more out consistently.

[@antobemotenerifes.l.8761]

Yes mate, good job...!!

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Thanks my guy! Gives me a whole new appreciation for all surfboards! So much work.

[@user-fm4mh6vi5q]

Weldone, hardwork payed off

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@powerlooper9121]

Nice work. And the video is very nicely edited!

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Hey! Thank you very much! I appreciate it.

[@dagobertoalbieri2477]

Very nice work, keep it up 🤙🏻🔥

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Thank you very much 🙏🏽

[@clementzashu9338]

Hey! Good job that’s really amazing, I have some questions about the coat, which kind of resine did u put on the board to do it ? Obrigado!

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Thank you 🙏🏽 I used the fast fuse epoxy resin system from green light surf supply for laminating and the same resin for the hot coat. I hope this helps!

[@Whitburn.Surfboards]

Great job. I would recommend wearing your mask while cutting the fibreglass too as the fibres get airborne just from the scissors ✂️

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll have to try remembering that for the next time! Gotta give these lungs 🫁 longevity.

[@ansborromeo7470]

thanks for this! enjoying it! do you use multiple grits on the polinet gauze for finishing the rail bands?

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Hey, thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I usually use just one grit of the polinet (120 I believe) and finish with a 220 grit sand paper. Nowadays I’ve just been using sandpaper. Doesn’t seem to be an exact science.

[@ansborromeo7470]

@@paulzeye_surfboards thanks for the tip!

[@cianpower9120]

board looks good ! was that a sealant you sprayed on the board at the end ?

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Thanks mate! Yes, I used the duplicolor automotive clear coat. Mainly to give the pin stripes longevity. Not sure if that’s the best way to do that but I figured I give it a go. Turned out great!

[@suzukiton]

awesome! what size was the original board you stripped down for the blank? always wondered how much extra thickness and length you need to make it work

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Hey thanks! It was from a 5’10 eps blank and started at 3” thick.

[@OwenBerryhill-bj7ke]

what is the name of the spray gloss you used?

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

Hey there, I used a dupli-color automotive clearcoat I had left over. I’m not sure if that’s what I was supposed to use vs an acrylic based spray, but that’s what I had and it seems to be holding up fine. Hope this helps.

[@OwenBerryhill-bj7ke]

​@@paulzeye_surfboards THANKS I JUST WANTED TO KNOW SO I COULD GET SOME

[@paulzeye_surfboards]

@@OwenBerryhill-bj7ke yes, of course. Good luck