Surfboard Shaping & Glassing [High-Performance Shortboard]

Start to finish time-lapse of shaping and glassing a high-performance shortboard. Surfboard dimensions are 5'8" x 19 1/4" x 2 3/8". Volume is 28 liters. EPS foam blank. Bottom contours are single concave to double concave at the tail. This is a replica of the Channel Islands Sampler model. Epoxy resin used for glassing. Two layers of 4oz fiberglass cloth on the deck and 1 layer on the bottom with a tail patch. FCS 2 fin plugs and leash plug with Ho Stevie honeycomb hexcore fins and the FCS 2 compatibility kit.
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I love surfing, building with my hands and making videos. Bendheim Boards is my outlet to fuel these passions. I'm self-taught and am not an expert, but these videos show the process that works for me. Follow along for new videos every month!

[@197robust]

It's rare that I'll watch a 12 minute long video without skipping ahead, but I thoroughly enjoyed this whole thing! Well done sir! Well done!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks!

[@davidcox5588]

@@BendheimBoards You beat me too it. I was just getting ready to post the same thing. Video wasn't too long, yet wasn't too short. Music was unobtrusive and pleasant. Just enough of each step to keep it interesting. And of course, the board turns out looking great. I've never built my own board. It'd be cool to surf something you made yourself. Great job all the way around! Dig factor 9!

[@johngarvin8888]

Good work,looks awesome

[@volkskrant825]

This is sick! He made a whole surfboard in under 15 minutes!!

[@Imhmvix]

hahaha

[@BendheimBoards]

Ha! I wish!

[@volkskrant825]

@@BendheimBoards Haha! You are insanely talented. It was so cool to see this!

[@joeblow1942]

@@volkskrant825 15 minutes! I laughed out loud when I read that!🤣 Last board took two friggin weeks to complete. Obviously I wasn’t working on it all day, but dang, one-off boards take a lot of time. I could have easily made 5 boards or more in the same time though if I had the space and had em all lined up.

[@volkskrant825]

@@joeblow1942 I have mad respect for people like you! That really doesnt seem easy!

[@FLG8r]

not even a surfer, but, I was captivated the entire duration of the video while your created/crafted this surfboard

[@BendheimBoards]

Appreciate the positive feedback

[@pasha1663]

He spent a month after this cleaning the shop.

[@lucasbatt1468]

I've always wanted to make my own board, but watching this made me feel like just designing it is enough.

[@T0picVal0ur871]

Same here. 😂😂

[@kyriakosgalanos8020]

all you have to do is start :)

[@leonidryaboshtan9131]

c'mon, it's just 12 minutes to make one, don't be lazy

[@BFVsnypEz]

I've made a paddle board before, it's actually quite fast and easy. Takes maybe 5 days after work

[@ceciliacondes1027]

@@BFVsnypEz how do you get started making a paddle board? Did someone teach you or did you learn the whole process yourself?

[@robbmanchester5747]

This is magic - I’m 68 years old and have surfed since I was 10 years old growing up in Santa Cruz - I once spent time in Italy and my neighbor was an artist that sculpted with marble - I’d watch the process for hours and was fascinated - I’m an engineer and physicist - pretty dry stuff - but the sculptures a shaper creates using so many trades is so unique and each sculpture has its own identity - they all drift as an individual - it’s magic - Thanks to the Shapers that give us life

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man, appreciate it.

[@junior92jdv]

As someone who is 29 and who has been surfing since the age of 5, this is by far the best most detailed build i’ve seen in a while!

[@coreylyons7174]

You know what’s funny? We’ve got this low key mentor ship thing going and you don’t even know! 😂 I knew I wanted to shape for a long time but most of the industry keeps their process a secret, but not you. I watched all your videos a few times while shaping my first board and they helped tremendously. Anytime someone asks where I learned to shape I send them a link to your channel. Keep it up brotha I know there’s plenty of other people with the same gratitude for you! Thanks again, have a good one!

[@BendheimBoards]

That’s awesome man, thanks for the feedback and kind words! Glad to hear the videos are helping! 🤙

[@freedom7475]

Same here!

[@demzyyy717]

Initially i clicked on this video to test my wifi connection ended up watching it till the end. Cool stuff man!

[@BendheimBoards]

Awesome!

[@surfride219]

Beautiful job on the board. Really nice work. I was Greenlight’s first ever employee back around ‘09-‘10. Helped Brian get a couple of his NJ locations off the ground. After teaching the board making course for a while I moved onto glassing for some of the local guys and doing my own stuff. Haven’t made a board in a couple years, but this brought back some good memories. Keep up the good work. 🤙

[@BendheimBoards]

Right on 🤙

[@N3vDawg]

Any board making courses on Oahu that you'd know of?

[@surfride219]

@@N3vDawg Hmm. Not off the top of my head, but you might be in luck if you poke around on the Swaylock’s forum a bit. There are plenty of guys out there. Good luck and have fun!

[@pistachio9]

@@BendheimBoardshey I have a few questions what kind of paint is that just normal black paint or? And how long does it usually take for your resin to dry

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I keep finding myself watching these videos even though I don't surf. It's just fascinating to watch. May God bless and prosper your business. 👍🏻

[@thecelestialgoddessog]

Its crazy how I cant pay attention in class yet can spend hours watching these videos without getting distracted.

[@Justafeller]

That much work and skill in making a board of that caliber seems to be worth the price tag.

[@adamgetzendanner]

Shaping a board is a straight craft. Just like woodworking. You’ve got to know what you’re doing. And you’ve got to skills. Awesome video!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man, agreed!

[@yogawithdom]

You just made me appreciate my board even more! Amazing craftsmanship!

[@Axlenut]

I've owned an auto body shop for 35 years and that was absolutely amazing. nice job!

[@Gstv76]

I don't know how you stand all that foam dust on you all day! Hats off to you.

[@nathanieldiazrua]

This is so inspiring! My grandfather was from Spain. He was what they call a Riviera Master (one of the last ones in the Dominican Republic). Riviera masters would chop trees down and build huge sailboats the old-fashioned way. He came from a long line of Riviera masters from Vigo, Spain. (His family have been boat builders since the times of Columbus and passed on the skills from father to son). It's in my blood. I love watching how things that float are made. This was so awesome. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@BendheimBoards]

Sounds like an awesome heritage to come from! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@Razorlust]

Whole new levels of respect for board makers!! I wish I had their attention to detail.....

[@FullFrontalExposure]

Nothing like watching an artisan perfect a masterpiece. Thank you:)

[@yukhangfung7204]

I was soo lucky to do this in my after-school activities ❤

[@elissitdesign]

This is why I take care of all my surfboard. It’s art and craftsmanship that I appreciate. Never understood people that beat up their boards and trash them.

[@steven-mj1yi]

My twintip is hanging above my bed 👌

[@elissitdesign]

@@steven-mj1yi Dope. I have these nice wood mounted racks for my twin and quad fish in my living room. It's basically wall art at that point that you can ride!

[@thanifee7630]

I m a sculptor and painter and what you're doing is exactly this. Loved watching this- artistry

[@kylema2016]

never even surfed in my life and i watched every second of the video

[@kurthold5393]

Favorite part of the video - the 'hold the board under the arm test while walking to the beach' - classic. Nice video. great work

[@wildhogget69]

That was very relaxing to watch on a non windy day, could inspire me to make my own wing foil board.

[@ChrisWeaver10]

The only board that was ready next week as promised. Nice work.

[@SibrenFetter]

Freehanding those lines was very impressive

[@BerlinMauer]

Am I the only one who has watched this numerous times? Somehow it's mesmerising to witness this creation.

[@BendheimBoards]

🙌

[@rumtum99]

The artistry is astounding!!

[@joshconover1069]

Great video! Never knew how much work went into making one board.

[@aaronjablonski5364]

This was the most amazing surfboard design i have ever seen fits my personality well asf

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

My cousin, Midget, was a popular shaper in San Clemente. He made me a beautiful board for the Great Lakes. Watching him work was a great.

[@masolino616]

Whay a quality, few videos but always awesome

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks! 🤙

[@joeblow1942]

What does "whay a quality" mean?

[@volkskrant825]

@@joeblow1942 what a quality

[@thefilthygringo9228]

Absolutely incredible!

[@Cyborgmarsupial]

Thanks. I'm crafting a micro board out of foam core for a friend and needed a guide for proper techniques. What an ART!

[@thoseaglestone9372]

I understood none of what I watched, but it was amazing.

[@scottirving6279]

Epic to see what goes into making a board

[@mathiscouderc5073]

Le travail est tellement appliqué ! C’est impressionant

[@simonac688.]

I only Surf the Net but had to subcribe ...its all about Craftmanship👍

[@vermontsownboy6957]

Alright - color me impressed. I had zero idea so much skill and artistry went into creating a board. I'm in awe. Props.

[@BendheimBoards]

thanks man, appreciate it!

[@EPA3]

I’m not a surfer, but that’s a beautiful looking surf board. What a cool process.

[@danteegashira4586]

I’m in love with this video

[@cluborange9298]

I know now why hand crafted boards are more costly and obviuosly worth every penny. My new goal will be to become a better surfer, so that I can appreciate this kind of board. Thanks for sharing, you made a beleiver out of me.

[@jeffstone7912]

I don’t surf because I didn’t grow up by the water. But I love to watch people surf. I wouldn’t mind having a cool surfboard hanging on a wall.

[@kirby2kirby]

Well done that man! Skilled AF

[@haknslash]

Excellent work! Love your videos. They are so relaxing to chill to and watch your craftsmanship.

[@BendheimBoards]

🙏

[@california2380]

6:56 that Heady jam is really tying the room together man.

[@tonytuesday8339]

Mad respect from a skater to surfer!

[@nodarigordzholadze9437]

Hi there. I have never seen a board being made. The way you made it looked very masterfully done. I can’t imagine how perfect the shape has to be to make it surf worthy, yet it was beautiful to see it all form. (By the way) I’m not even a surfer. Amazing!!

[@jimmccourt4270]

These are awesome! High quality work and asmr satisfying. Keep 'em coming.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man! 🙌

[@christopheradams7942]

Holy cow i remember when FCS came out. It changed the industry almost overnight. The 2 plug system. I went from glassing on fins to hardly ever glassing on fins in a short period. I ended up using my fin rope for various airbrush designs. 25 years in the business and I gave it up. This video is bringing back good memories. Nice board you made there fella.

[@BendheimBoards]

thanks man, glad to bring back the memories for you!

[@NiloCalvi]

Congrats, perfect job. Thanks for remembering '80s when similarly shaping my first "sinker" windsurf!

[@jojoelliott7892]

Dang! That looks SO NICE! Good work!

[@joshuastevenson6058]

That was sick man, I was watching thinking I’d love to learn and by the end I was like there’s no way. Crazy skills you have, I’d love to see a video of someone riding it 🤙

[@BendheimBoards]

I’ve got a video riding it in Punta Mita 👍

[@Woha91]

Одно из самых крутых и информативных видео по DIY доски для сёрфинга!

[@davidiseri539]

Therapeutic and beautiful. Mahalo for the good vibes 🤙🏾!

[@enjoythejourney8274]

Man you have one amazing talent the Craftsmanship you put into this gorgeous board. I Skateboard myself and can respect the time put forth into that surf board. Surfing is my next board to learn. Going Skimboarding this week coming up in Santa Cruz CA.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man! You’ll be hooked

[@celinhuu]

Amazing job, my friend. Congrats for your talent and dedication. The board is beautiful, the footage as well. Cheers from Brazil!

[@BendheimBoards]

obrigado cara!

[@toxcitry8603]

This surfboard looks pretty cool.

[@Isaac-mc4kk]

I don't even surf and this video was awesome.

[@bonsummers2657]

This guy doesn't stop...

[@Adrianogott]

Serviço nota 10 meu amigo. Fantástico!

[@tristanmay5605]

My dream is to one day become a full time board shaper and photographer. I live in Colorado, so this is easier said than done, but I want to begin by shaping a wakesurf board for myself. This is a great video just encapsulating the general process of shaping and glassing a board, and although this is no small feat, has made this goal of mine seem a lot more achievable. Thank you!

[@BendheimBoards]

🤙

[@sbrown7210]

I knew shapers create artistc pieces but a little more geometry than I expected. Impressive, thanks for sharing.

[@YULABEBE]

Right on man, enjoyed this. Thanks!

[@IamTHEJealousGreen]

Bad ass build brother. Glad I watched this before I made my next board. Got some inspiration for sure.

[@BendheimBoards]

Glad to hear 🙌

[@w.coast_piano6404]

I’m a wood worker / finish carpenter and this will seriously test my ability’s

[@AD-qn4qc]

I don’t surf but I’d have one of those boards, for the skill that created it. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sandychen2202]

It’s so satisfying watching this video!

[@ljflips6979]

Yesss dude ! Now I’m keen to build my owwwn 🤙🏽

[@outsiderofficial7425]

Same

[@fredharley5976]

La mer toujours aussi belle.....merci steph pour ces belles images....😉🤙🏄‍♂️

[@russellscott1151]

Who knew there was so much work that went into it. Interesting video thanks.

[@mystamo]

Pretty awesome! Been wanting to see someone make a board without a vacuum and all that jazz.. I'm not certain if the strength is the same. But you seem like you are doing this as a pro and I would take your tech. and use it to make my efoil . Thanks bud!

[@BendheimBoards]

thanks!

[@evans8691]

Whenever I hear you cut with the planer I think of the time when someone commented “woah what material is that” 😂

[@BendheimBoards]

Haha 🤙

[@juliancamilotautivavargas6456]

Hahahaha, I'm literally one of them 😂😂

[@zura5427]

my dad recently got into building boards and he loves kite boarding and as his child we love surfing and he has now started trying to wind and make boards and i see him do this stuff every day and i think this stuff is just soooo cool!!!

[@BendheimBoards]

Awesome!

[@thegreatwebstar]

I dont surf, but I do have respect for craftspeople, artisans, and purely designed aesthetically pleasing lines... freehanding with exactness!

[@BendheimBoards]

thanks man!

[@koszonet]

How to shape a surfboard: Step 1: use a surfboard to trace the shape of a surfboard

[@paincast2347]

Step 2: after the basic shaping - use a surfboard and a wire to trace a shapes of edges

[@nemanjanemanjaa4551]

😂🤣 exactly

[@DragonSlayer-fb5el]

Step 3: use surfboard to see if measurements are correct

[@achillest-hillier2619]

Imagine asking someone where he got his board from and he just answers “oh yeah i made it”

[@BendheimBoards]

🤙

[@Sbfkah]

Lol

[@edvaldoramos9260]

@@Sbfkah j

[@nicokux1587]

its a great feeling : )

[@Neildo430ci]

It's called Flex-seal.

[@domvdmformd8845]

That’s a work of art. Incredible skills.

[@kokushibo5970]

this reminds me of surfs up when cody was making his board

[@jacobalexander9994]

Love it how he goes for black like he is doing stab in the dark 😂

[@alanchomor701]

I knew Randy Richenberg when he was a kid...this reminds me of seeing him work in a little shack, next to Dave Nichol's shop...nice video........mid. 70's...NSB, FL

[@BendheimBoards]

🤙

[@StruggleisREEL]

I couldn't look away. This was really fun to watch. 🙏🤙

[@tomasterra4392]

Amazing. I now get it why surf boards are so expensive!

[@fidelmanattini1653]

groso! Cuando termine la carrera me voy a convertir en shaper

[@peterlang840]

It was a joy to watch!! Excellent job! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Urbankiz-Tarraxo]

This video made me want to make one. And to surf again this summer. The board is extraordinary. Love it

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks 🤙

[@PauloHenrique-dt2fc]

Ficou perfeito preciso de uma dessa 👌

[@beak0771]

Da pra comprar cara, ele copiou o modelo sampler da al merrick

[@eduardoalbaneze283]

Muito linda!!! Massa parabéns, moro em Ubatuba \o/

[@BendheimBoards]

Brigado cara! 🇧🇷

[@Silver9041]

Started shaping my first board today, great to see this now.

[@freedom7475]

Beautiful, I love watching your videos. Thank you

[@oioiaviation7963]

I wish have that board.

[@robertmanfredi8364]

Now I know why surfboards are expensive…

[@jackz2444]

foam boards are cheap but when they are hardboards and made like this then yeah there weeeeellll expensive

[@makotolazuardi6208]

Its all about skill and finish product. Surfboard shaper got a years of experience shaping and finishing the board from the hardest to easiest part of making it. Their skill are priceless.

[@paulh.327]

All famous brand even arakava Hawaii use robot to shape and ghost shape to do final "touch". Only pro rider can get shaper "hands" shaping or your local shaper that make fiew board per year and he could any use preshape foam blank....

[@SamSmithLifts]

Facts

[@anotebgmot8793]

Expensive? For the unlimited opportunities and freedom that boards are giving.. idk how expensive for a board ? Cheep af?

[@newforestobservatory9322]

Huge amount more work than I thought involved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheMauri0409]

Bloody beautiful board 😍🔥

[@JohnHansknecht]

Awesome skills. I realize the foam shaping is a minimal part of the time consumed, but I would think a hot wire cutter against a template could get you to 90% in seconds.

[@BendheimBoards]

Maybe, never used one. Handsaw works good for me

[@wigglethemiddle1]

Thanks for showing how it’s done; I’ve started to get more interested in shaping and this was inspiring. All those tools, wow. Think the logo design needs a little more artistic flair to it, similar to the blocky tanner logo, I’ve always wanted to check one out but some of the design choices are too industrial-like for my tastes.

[@BendheimBoards]

thanks man, going for the simplistic look on the logo

[@theAussie01]

Great show of 'how to' and manufacturing knowledge. Plus some mad skills. A joy to watch!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man! 🤙

[@NenoXbr]

Espetacular :) ........Brasil........

[@BendheimBoards]

🇧🇷

[@sidraohelpchannel1984]

Parabéns,lindo trabalho.

[@BendheimBoards]

Brigado cara!