Does A Surfboard Need A Stringer?

Not all surfboards need a stringer. It all depends on what the board is made from.

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A surfboard stringer is a piece of specialized wood that runs down the center of most surfboards.

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The most common types of wood found in a surfboard stringer are Balsa and Red Cedarwood.

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Does A Surfboard Need A Stringer?

Not all surfboards need a stringer. It all depends on what the board is made from.

A surfboard stringer is a piece of specialized wood that runs down the center of most surfboards.

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These types of surfboards almost always use a stringer.

The most common types of wood found in a surfboard stringer are Balsa and Red Cedarwood.

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These boards do not always use a stringer.

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