What is a surfboard made of?
Wade: Its core is made of polyurethane. Fiberglass and resin are then used to keep the watertight and to make sure the board is hard and strong. It takes me about 6 weeks to create and complete a board. This would include shaping, glassing, and designing the board. I do the designing. I work with my brother bouncing ideas around and brainstorming. Doris: What makes Tokoro boards unique? Wade: The boards are used by many pro surfers and we get a lot of their input. We continually evolve and improve our boards, based on how the board performs. Designing is what makes every board unique and most importantly, how the board functions in the wave. Weight also plays a role and how much foam you need to use. I consider myself a perfectionist and always make it a point to improve and to make a better board. I have to consider many things when designing custom orders. I have different designs for different waves and different surfers. For example, a different board is used if a surfer wants to s
