Eps Foam Blocks For Surfboards

This is the first step in building a surfboard.

Eps foam blocks for surfboards. Our eps foam is 100 recyclable more durable safer to shape and better performing. Yep it s a close version of eps which is gaining momentum as an alternative to traditional polyurethane foam the material most surfboard blanks have been made out of since the mid 1950s. Expanded polystyrene eps surfboard blanks. Eps is made using small expandable beads that inflate with heat and then are placed into a mould where they expand to fit the shape.

White in color available at most building supplies and can sometimes be found in large blocks does not delaminate easily. It is an extremely light and buoyant material and very difficult to shape by hand. Expanded polystyrene eps a version of polystyrene that features small foam balls in a close. Eps expanded polystyrene had been toyed around with by a few select shapers but it.

Global leader in eps surfboard blanks. The block is 8 ft tall 4 ft wide and 3 ft deep. Surfboard cores have a list of unique demands that require specific strength to weight ratios the ability to store and release energy and a predictable flex pattern. Each blank is made to order and available with custom rocker and glue ups.

Eps expanded polystyrene. The expanded polystyrene eps foam block supplied by insulation corporation of america will make about 15 boards. Us blanks surf specific eps is designed for performance in the water and predictability in the shaping bay. As a result surfboards made out of eps foam are usually molded by shaping machines.

A few of our customers marko foam not only makes great eps but also provides outstanding customer service and insight that allows me to make a better surfboard. Eps surfboard foam is a lighter slightly more buoyant option that can feel lively in the right conditions. Our eps foam is much more durable lighter and stronger than traditional polyurethane foam. Can tear little beads out when shaping must be vented absorbs water if surfboard is damaged open cell foam xps extruded polystyrene.

For years pu foam was the staple medium for surfboard shapers around as it was easier to work with and lighter in weight compared to the next best thing at the time which was balsa wood surfboards. In front of the block is a hotwire cutter which will be used to cut the block in half. We supply surfboard builders with first quality foam blanks made entirely in the usa.