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The Paulownia Whisperer: Xylo Woodcraft

Derek MorrisonMar 31, 2020July 25, 20240

Michael Gilling has been creating wooden surfboards for the past three years. Today, it’s finally time to show them to the world. He gathers his two close friends together on a road trip to show them his three-year secret. Michael shows us his creative process from tree to craft &...

Watch: How Epoxy Has Changed The Shaping Game

Derek MorrisonApr 17, 2019April 17, 20190

Surfboard shaper Luke Hughes tells us about the difference between epoxy and PU boards as he walks us through his popular Zorkn model. He shows us how epoxy construction has opened up a slew of options when it comes to flex management and design. Epoxy surfboard construction has been around...