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Shape Planning

A surfboard is a system of interacting curves, not a takeaway menu where extra concave is always free. These guides help define the surfer, conditions, goal, and tradeoffs before measurements harden into foam and glass.

Shape Planning

How to Write a Surfboard Shaping Brief

Write a surfboard shaping brief by describing the surfer, usual waves, current board, desired change, and constraints before suggesting dimensions.

4 min read · 2026-07-19