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Bolero x Acciona Turbine Made fins, machined from recycled wind turbine blade, on a wooden surfboard

Machining surfboard fins from recycled wind tur...

We did the CNC machining for the Turbine Made fins. Here's how a retired wind turbine blade became a set of surfboard fins.

Machining surfboard fins from recycled wind tur...

We did the CNC machining for the Turbine Made fins. Here's how a retired wind turbine blade became a set of surfboard fins.

Vented wooden leash plug installed flush in the tail of a hollow Paulownia surfboard

Why hollow wooden surfboards need a vent

Air inside a hollow board expands and shrinks every session. Here's why a vent matters, how it works, and how to choose one for your build.

Why hollow wooden surfboards need a vent

Air inside a hollow board expands and shrinks every session. Here's why a vent matters, how it works, and how to choose one for your build.

Stacked Paulownia planks in the Sine Surf workshop in Sydney

How much Paulownia do you need for a hollow woo...

A practical shopping list for a hollow wooden surfboard: skins, spine, ribs, rails, and blocks, and how much of each to order.

How much Paulownia do you need for a hollow woo...

A practical shopping list for a hollow wooden surfboard: skins, spine, ribs, rails, and blocks, and how much of each to order.

Two surfers carrying Sine Surf hollow wooden surfboards out of the water

Benefits of Paulownia for wooden surfboards.

There are a few good reasons Paulownia suits surfboards so well.1. It's lightPaulownia is one of the lightest hardwoods you can get, which makes a board noticeably more manoeuvrable than...

Benefits of Paulownia for wooden surfboards.

There are a few good reasons Paulownia suits surfboards so well.1. It's lightPaulownia is one of the lightest hardwoods you can get, which makes a board noticeably more manoeuvrable than...

Hollow wooden surfboards lined up beside foam surfboards

The Great Debate: Wooden Surfboards vs. Traditi...

Choosing a board is a big part of surfing, and two types stand out: wooden surfboards and traditional foam core boards. Each has its own strengths and its own look....

The Great Debate: Wooden Surfboards vs. Traditi...

Choosing a board is a big part of surfing, and two types stand out: wooden surfboards and traditional foam core boards. Each has its own strengths and its own look....

Close-up of Paulownia timber grain

Benefits of using Paulownia Timber for woodworking

Paulownia is popular with hobbyists and professional woodworkers alike. Here is what makes it so good to work with.1. It's lightPaulownia is one of the lightest hardwoods available, so it's...

Benefits of using Paulownia Timber for woodworking

Paulownia is popular with hobbyists and professional woodworkers alike. Here is what makes it so good to work with.1. It's lightPaulownia is one of the lightest hardwoods available, so it's...