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Essential Surfing

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Outstanding book. I have read it several times over. Although it is a bit dated technology wise(materials), the dynamics and mechanics involved in the physics behind the sport have remianed unchanged. The author explains how different desings(template, tails, bottoms, rails, ect.) affect the boards performance characteristics. I really enjoy reading the book. In fact, it was my companion in arms when I shaped my own surfboard recently and applied all the lamination. The board came out perfect, and I attribute most of the sucess to this book.

This book is a surfboard makers bible it goes over every single thing that you would possiable want to know. The price is unbeatable also. This is the only book you really need for designing.

I found the information good. Specifically I liked the review of design options for a surfboard and their relation to performace. It was what I was looking for.

This book is a wealth of information for anyone interested in how and why a surfboard performs the way it does.

In my quest to study surfboard design this book is an incredible starting point. If your quest is the same then this book belongs in your library.