Review of the Videos.

For Surfers interested in building their own Surfboards,those considering a career in the Industry or any who would wish to understand further the aspects of a board's design and performance, these two videos are excellent starting points.

Produced by Crossfire Productions in association with JC Surfboards Hawaii, the videos take the Surfer through each stage of a board's manufacture through to completion.

Shaping 101 begins with the affable John Carper of JC Hawaii showing how to select a blank and make a template. Demonstrating the different tools and techniques used by Pro shapers, John's relaxed approach is ideal for gaining an understanding of how to shape a Surfboard for yourself. The tapes are timely and professionally produced, with excellent camera angles and commentary ensuring a clear picture of what stage the shape is at. Outlines, Rocker and Rail shapes are all discussed for the Surfer to deduce which features will effect performance.

Glassing 101 as it's name suggests takes us from the finished shape to the fibreglass layer that both fine tunes and protects it. JC's Glassing team take us through the various stages of laying out and cutting the glass, tools used ,and the trade techniques for the glassing, fitting fins and sanding of the modern Surfboard. As John points out at the end this isn't the only way to make boards, but unless you have worked in a board factory you aren't going to get any closer to the methods the Pros use.

There are many board making tips here that are demonstrated in a way that only a video could show , and surfing footage and music combine to make these a must see for all Surfers.