In the quest to make the cheapest, super-performing surfboards and mass produce them to meet the demand of surf fans, materials and technologies have gone from being handmade masterpieces to standard, disposable products. Only recently has a change in this trend begun to be noticed, it makes us stop to reflect and ask ourselves: what is the true price of surfing?
In recent years, surfboards made from paulownia wood have become increasingly popular and technology has played a crucial role in their production. In this report, we will explore all the advantages, main features and relevant data that help understand why they are being adopted in the shaper community and in the boating world in general.
In materials science today, there are plenty of examples of greener options that are trying to replace traditional materials. In the surfing world, it’s all about finding alternatives to materials that have been favorites since the late ’50s, when polyurethane foam and polyester resin were introduced to the surf scene.
