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Speed-Shaping

Speed-Shaping

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Written by Dave Allee
Here is Almond's head shaper, Griffin Neumann-Kyle, speed-shaping a surfboard in 45 seconds.
Ask Griffin Anything: "Finding a place to shape a surfboard"

Ask Griffin Anything: "Finding a place to shape a surfboard"

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Written by Dave Allee
This is part of our "Ask Almond Shaper Griffin NK Anything" Series... Doug asks: "Space is hard t...
Almond's Guide to: Surfboard Resin Tints

Almond's Guide to: Surfboard Resin Tints

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Written by Dave Allee
A resin tint is a beautiful way to add color to your surfboard, while accentuating the layers of ...
Free Downloadable Surfboard Templates

Free Downloadable Surfboard Templates

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Written by Dave Allee
Understanding your equipment is a critical part of progressing your surfing experience, and beco...
The Secret Ingredient that Makes an "Almond Ride Like an Almond"

The Secret Ingredient that Makes an "Almond Ride Like an Almond"

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Written by Dave Allee
ROCKER. We don’t talk outwardly about rocker profiles too often.  They are harder to show visuall...
Does the Number of Stringers in a Surfboard Really Matter?

Does the Number of Stringers in a Surfboard Really Matter?

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Written by Dave Allee
Well, this is a complex one.  I'm going to start with the easy version of the answer first...  If...
10 Articles About Surfboard Design

10 Articles About Surfboard Design

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Written by Dave Allee
We try to cover a wide array of useful topics—from tips for improving your surfing, to articles t...
The Tail Tells The Tale

The Tail Tells The Tale

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Written by Dave Allee
If you want to know in less than 3 seconds what the intended design of a surfboard is, look n...
What is a Surfboard Resin Tint?

What is a Surfboard Resin Tint?

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Written by Dave Allee
A resin tint is exactly what it sounds like—the process of adding a colored tint to the resin th...
What is a Hot-Coat Stripe?

What is a Hot-Coat Stripe?

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Written by Dave Allee
Surfboard terminology can be confusing at times. What is a hot coat stripe? Or a hot coat panel?...
Resin Abstract

Resin Abstract

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Written by Dave Allee
Resin abstracts are a one-chance proposition. Once the resin saturates the cloth, you’re committe...
California Shaping History

California Shaping History

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Written by Dave Allee
Griffin is a fairly humble guy, so you won't catch him in front of the camera or hanging out at ...
Abstract Resin Tint

Abstract Resin Tint

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Written by Dave Allee
Doing a colored lamination on a surfboard is nothing like painting on canvas. Since the primary i...
The Parable of the Spoon

The Parable of the Spoon

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Written by Dave Allee
For the life of me, I can't recall who said it, but years ago I remember someone using the illust...
Q+A | Advice to First-Time Shaper

Q+A | Advice to First-Time Shaper

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Written by Dave Allee
Continuing to work through some of the Questions you all submitted for blog articles. This quest...
Resin Tints vs. Resin Opaques

Resin Tints vs. Resin Opaques

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Written by Dave Allee
There are no shortage of confusing terms in surfboard design and construction.  Griffin and I wer...

GREAT PACIFIC OCEAN // SECRET MENU

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Written by Dave Allee
Griffin and Cameron teamed up this weekend for a surfboard/art project, with the end result being...

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