Rubio Surfboards by Chris Gonzalez

Your Name: Christopher Gonzalez

Your Brand name: Rubio Surfboards

How did you hear about us? Online

How was your initial experience at Foam E-Z? Great fast service great experience.

Why did you want to build your own board? been surfing for many years and wanted to explore new trades.

Shape of finished board? Retro Pintail

Size of finished board: Length 5'8" Width 21 1/2" Thickness 2 3/4"

What blank did you use? US Blanks 5'10"RP

How was your board building experience? great very smooth

Did you use videos, books, web, other? web and the helpful staff of Foam E-Z

What videos, books, web, other did you use? YouTube

Do you recommend these resources? yes

What do you wish you knew going into this project? better sanding technique

What would you recommend to someone else for their first time? work on your glassing on small pieces of scrap foam

What tools did you find most useful? sanding block and planer

Where did you run into trouble? sanding
What kind of fin system did you use and why? FCS Fusion System since it was easier to install

Did you glass the board and what was that experience like? Yeah, don't wear thin pants it was hot hahahaha!

Where did you shape and glass your board? in my shop

What type of board do you want to make next? all types of boards