Generally heavier surfers require larger fins to hold the waves better. Used to increase the strength of a surfboard, a stringer (normally made from wood) runs down the length of a surfboards (typically in the centre of the board from the tip of the nose to the tail).īoards built with Epoxy, Carbon Fibre and soft boards generally don’t have stringers. The nose is the tip of the surfboard, the nose can vary in shapes and size. Basically the thinner the nose the more response the board will perform, while wider noses are better for stabilization.

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