Back to Top

How to Choose a Surfboard : Fiberglass vs. Epoxy Surfboards

Understand the differences between fiberglass and epoxy surfboards and some pros and cons of these types of surf boards in this free online video on how to care for a surfboard.

Expert: Brian Fields
Contact: www.aussieisland.com
Bio: Brian Fields has been surfing for eight years. He’s surfed waves on the North Carolina coast, the California coast and off Costa Rica.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Reblogged 7 years ago from www.youtube.com

Comments

Nicole Jarel says:

The miss information in this video makes me so uncomfortable

Egor patula says:

You can learn more about it on woodprix website I think.

Dave Simmons says:

This video is an excellent
example for anyone who would like to apply for this guy's job.

derrincason says:

Why the hell did you even make this video? There are shapers everywhere custom making epoxy boards from blanks. You could have pointed out the different types of epoxy boards… Ah fuck it. Shit video. Misleading video.

olivierhotv says:

first the title should be polyester vs epoxy board , both resin are using fiberglass or else ( could be carbon , different type of glass). Blank are different depeding the resin you will be using.

no says:

The misinformation on this video is staggering.

jlewis1091 says:

Not only is this video very innacurate, everyone is now dumber for having watched this video. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

JamesEdits says:

ive learned alot

Pangpizza says:

Didn't help me at all.

Markus Wagner says:

i have the same dan taylor as in the vid

chaseonit says:

I want to surf but i live in malaysia 🙁

William says:

Do some research people they both use fiberglass cloth, they use different resins epoxy/poly.
poly is cheaper, easier to fix. Epoxy is lighter,stronger but more expensive and harder to fix.
The pros and cons are endless in the end majority of shops in wilm nc are full of kooks.

2b3astly says:

Plz help what board is the epoxy one?

Duncan L says:

My Bruce Jones is epoxy and it was handshaped

7777dmith7777 says:

does anybody know anything about Ozone surfboards ? I have a 8'2 X 22" foam/glass and it is sweet. I think it may be a rare board, I can't find anything about it anywhere ?

Paul Cruciano says:

what a dummy, this guy doesn't know JACK about boards,
Is this the best "expert" you could find???

Ivan Goitia says:

the way to go is definitely hand shaped epoxy… I have a Rusty Slayer 5'10" in epoxy/eps and it rides like any other polyester/pu boards out there, it turns on a dime and handles size just like a poly board would. so it all depends on the quality of the board and the dimensions, if you like a poly board, but want the epoxy durability, order it a little bit thinner and you should be living the dream. Rusty is great at this, bear in mind i'm not sponsored by or work for Rusty. I'm just a client.

underdonkey5 says:

I had 6'2" epoxy and fibreglass boards which were near identical. Always felt like the epoxy went slower and also the fins were specific to the board, and were poor quality (bottom turns were poor)-left my epoxy in the azores for when I go there, but I would never by an epoxy for my regular board. There is a good reason that these more durable and often cheaper boards are not dominating the market

there lots of variation on the epoxy/fibreglass boards now (e.g. fibreglass sandwiched in epoxy)

Smokey McPot says:

Fibreglass vs. Epoxy?.. It's fibreglass in the epoxy as well..

jimbojims says:

@advenger32 buy a shortboard, longboarding is wayyyy more slow and mellow. shortboards allow you to rip up the wave and and the amount of tricks you can do on a shortboard far exceeds any longboard out there. just take the time and learn on a shortboard and you wont have to try and sell your used longboard when youre bored with it!

advenger32 says:

what the difference in a regular surfboard and a longboard surfboard? that makes sence right?

Matthew G says:

Hey. Do you guys think the biscuit would be a good choice. In epoxy.

Poppa John says:

stop saying ummm…..

Benbluetiger says:

ummm umm ummm ummm…. -.-

jmccrery says:

Chris I hope you guys dont have this dude sellin boards!!! Epoxy doesnt mean popout!!! He is definatly a barney!!!

makkyd26 says:

Yeah i am going to get an Epoxy…
Customs are too easily damaged and cracked; epoxy are much more hardwearing, especially as it will be my first shortboard; gunna get a 6'6 NXR epoxy

Daniel Johnston says:

what's he talking about???? epoxy is lighter, stronger, doesn't smell when working it, this guy is on drugs. Give me an eps with epoxy any day. Flex??? what flex.

Rob Hexler says:

fibergalss kicks ass!!!

Sara Tobie says:

:]Sahh-weet!
I already got a surfboard.
xD
But lucky me! I got a 7"0 board(:
😀
Thanks!

taradead says:

how old is this video? Those old pop-out type epoxies are still around because of their durability for travelers, but hand shaped eps epoxy boards are pretty much standard now

Leave a Reply