Surfboards are made from polyurethane or polystyrene foam blanks. The shaper designs the blanks and add the stringer(s). The blanks are laminated with a 4 to 6 ounce fiberglass cloth and covered with several coats of either polyester or epoxy resin to seal the foam and to give the board its strength. A sand coat is then added to ease sanding process. A clearcoat is sometimes added to give it a glossy shine. This is the simplified version of how surfboards are made. Manufacturers and shapers sometimes use other materials, processes and newer technologies to make their unique brand of surfboards.

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