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I really hope this is the right place to do this (even though its a surfing forum) but I would like some help building my foam skimboard. I figured that since the process is not so much different than building a surfboard then maybe I could get some help. If anyone can give me advice let me know and I will ask away.... Thanks!

Hi Skim124, welcome to the forum.

Have a look the how to make a skimboard page. There is also a link in that article back to a forum topic that has some info.

Actually my question came from me reading this how to article. It says to use two 3/4" EPS sheets, one on either side of the stinger, but then it would make it 1.5" which is pretty thick. Would I then need to sand the board down to size or did I just read that wrong?

Sand it down. Once you have your blank, you can chop and shape it then glass it.

Thanks that is what I was thinking....one last question though... Does anyone know where to buy EPS foam sheets? I have been trying to contact places like crazy but the few places I found only want to sell in bulk.

Where are you located?

Skim124 wrote:Thanks that is what I was thinking....one last question though... Does anyone know where to buy EPS foam sheets? I have been trying to contact places like crazy but the few places I found only want to sell in bulk.

try contacting www.foamez.com

tomcat360 wrote:Where are you located?

I live in the Tampa Florida area.

hay dec how did yours turn out in the end

When glassing do you find it better to use Epoxy Resin or Polyester Resin? And do you put on a Laminating coat?