How to Make an XPS Foam Surfboard #02 - Making the Blank - Part 1

Ok so here is part 1 of 2 parts for making the surfboard blank. The foam used is from Home Depot, the pink XPS construction foam.

I had to split up the video into 2 parts because it was getting too long.

Here is where I buy most of my surf supplies and link to useful templates (Click on "How to Build a Surfboard"):
greenlightsurfsupply.com/andreww

Great guys to deal with and the affiliate link helps me build the channel, I get a small percentage of the sale but it costs you nothing though!

If you want more details on how to build this XPS surfboard check out the whole series here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeE1mcmnNBQ00siGWuG…

Also here is a previous build series as well for a retro single fin style surfboard:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeE1mcmnNBSXs0ymSgr…

Wooden Surfboard Build Video Series:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeE1mcmnNBTo0ypnuBn…

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Website to get free surfboard templates or a custom one made (not affiliated): blendingcurves.com/

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