Buying second hand surfboards is by far the cheapest way to get into the sport or indeed expand your collection. There is a wealth of great gear around but some key precautions to take also.
The condition of a second hand surfboard is very important to its performance and life-span. Although the majority of problems can be fixed, it is imperative that care is taken when buying a used board, so as not to get lumbered with one that will cost more to repair than it would have cost to buy new.
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Surfboards are measured by various dimensions: length, width, and thickness. The length of the surfboard will determine how easily you catch the wave. The longer the board is, the easier it will be to catch the wave. The width of the board will help you with balance. The wider it is, the more balance you will have out in the water. Finally, the thickness of the board will provide you with float. The thicker it is, the more buoyant you will be. You will usually find these dimensions measured in inches and written on the underbelly of the board on the stringer by the tail.
Surfboards are usually made of one or a combination of three materials: wood, fiberglass, and epoxy. Wooden boards were the first surfboards ever used to ride waves but have since become expensive to make and therefore relatively obsolete. Most surfers have balsa wood boards hanging on their walls as collector’s items. They are sturdy but heavy.
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