Tahini Raving Weirdo asked:

I am building a boat which is basically a platform on two surfboards with an outboard motor. I plan to put about 5 horsepower on that, and there will be no additional weight.
If surfboards plane, I reckon this will do 15 knots.
If they don’t though, I wouldn’t really be able to exceed hull speed, would I, and that would be pretty slow in this case.
So, what are they then?
Thanks.

Timpson asked:

What is a good size for a surfboard for a beginner?
Im thinking about 7′, I dont wanna board that will be to big, but will do good for when i get a bit more experienced.
I took some lessons, and fell in love with it.
Also what would be better, a rounded or pointed tip?
Is there any other suggestions?

I about 5′1 and 105lbs if that helps..

pc2dj asked:

and what do beginners usually ask when they want to buy a surfboard?

prettynoiselab asked:

I know Greg Loehr from Florida is one of the top experts in the field. Let’s see what else is out there.

Coco asked:


I know the surfboards are the prizes, but why that item specifically? If anyone knows I would love some insight!

Kenny asked:


Ok guys maybe I should be more specific. The Post Office Ups store do not carry 8′x 25″ x 6″ size boxes. I’m saying where do you buy a surfboard specific shipping box and or alternative?
Nope not u-haul either. There has to be a way that all the surfshops do this. Only place I know of is rdi distributing, but they only do whole sale accounts. Somebody must know…

samantha_havard asked:

What’s the size/thickness/width the the pros usually use for competition? I know it probably depends on the rider and the waves/competition… but I was just wondering if there is a general standard.

jeprox asked:


I’d like to shape and construct fiberglass surfboards (not epoxy) in the near future here in Huntington Beach, CA. But, a friend told me the other day that he heard there are a lot of zones that don’t allow it here. Is that true? If so, can you guys suggest a website where I could find out exactly where? Thank you for taking time to read this.

ghostlandobserver asked:


I have not gotten any responses from my questions and i’m wondering if there any good websites for finding out the prce of a used surfboard. And how to repair one.

beezyfrends asked:


china is now producing 250,000 surfboards just this year. how much money do you think they will be worth from the usual 700 bucks? would you ever get one?

Chad L. asked:

Where can I find old or new surfboards for cheap. I’m remodeling a room and want to use some (about 10)
Thank You

Tahini Raving Weirdo asked:


I’m building a planing boat by bolting two surboards onto the underside of a piece of marine plywood so that they form a catamaran.
The whole thing will be powered by an outboard motor of 5HP.
Will this start sliding slideways and doing uncontrollable stuff on me if I make turns at speed, or will I be fine?
What do you reckon I need to do to make this handle safely?

bonfireraconteur asked:


So basically, I’m planning a surf trip on monday with some friends. Some of us are renting, but some of us need to transport our boards. The only problem is, I’ll be driving my mom’s minivan over, so there isn’t exactly an easy way to strap them on. Anyone have a solution? A cheap one would be good, because we’re kids, and we don’t have a lot of money.

mrclam1212 asked:

Does anyone know where you can get borken or old surfboards for cheap? If anyone has any broken or old boards they want to get rid of, let me know.

4EverClassic asked:


We need some more surfboards and wetsuits and I ws just hoping if anyone had any wetsuits or surfing tip or materials they’d like to donate?