# Foam & Rail Notes

> Foam & Rail Notes is an independent guide to surfboard shaping concepts, design conversations, inspection, and care. It is not a surfboard brand, shaper, repair shop, safety authority, retailer, or continuation of any former business associated with this domain.

Foam & Rail Notes publishes original, long-form guides about surfboard shaping & care. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus.

## Board Care

- [An After-Surf Board Care Routine](https://trimcraftsurfboards.com/after-surf-board-care-routine/): After surfing, move the board out of direct sun and vehicle heat, rinse salt and grit with fresh water when compatible with its construction, and inspect…

## Shape Planning

- [How to Write a Surfboard Shaping Brief](https://trimcraftsurfboards.com/write-surfboard-shaping-brief/): Write a surfboard shaping brief by describing the surfer, usual waves, current board, desired change, and constraints before suggesting dimensions.

## Full text for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://trimcraftsurfboards.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file
- Each article is also available as markdown at https://trimcraftsurfboards.com/<slug>.md

## Site

- [About](https://trimcraftsurfboards.com/about/): editorial approach and standards
- [All articles](https://trimcraftsurfboards.com/all/)
- [Contact](https://trimcraftsurfboards.com/contact/)