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Surfboard Construction Makes A MASSIVE Difference - EPS vs Poly - Which Is Right For You?

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👕 EPIC T&C MERCHANDISE - https://www.tcsurf.com/ SPREAD ALOHA & SUBSCRIBE- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5uL4Msa15lEsdQITfU89g ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ OUR MOST POPULAR SURFBOARD TUTORIALS ⭐️ DECKS ---------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWEj1dPe1mI EPS vs POLY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbh7VNkJ69k TAILS ------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIarVVd0Z1Y FINS -------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck5eLltSAnk CONCAVE ----- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbbNHWYkqKI ____________________________________________________________ 💥 OUR MOST POPULAR VIDEOS 💥 THE EDDIE BIG WAVE CONTEST HIGHLIGHTS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaI8QLQWVPo BILLY KEMPER DOCUMENTARY ----------------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1amjHjaGAgQ THE EDDIE / FULL RIDES TO THE BEACH --------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VS5CXfbcfE THE EDDIE / BIGGEST WAVES RIDDEN ------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCCQhTUSSxQ A "LEGEND-ARY" WAVE ------------------------------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YQKFhes7a1g LIFEGUARD RESCUE AT WAIMEA BAY -------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OK7BkE4fas0 ____________________________________________________________ Understanding the differences between EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and Poly (Polyurethane) surfboard constructions is crucial. We dive deep into the contrasting characteristics of EPS and Poly surfboards to help you make an informed decision when choosing your next ride. We explore the unique properties, performance factors, and construction processes of both EPS and Poly surfboards. Discover how these materials affect your surfing experience, buoyancy, maneuverability, durability, and overall board performance in different wave conditions. Throughout the video, we'll discuss the following key points: 1️⃣ Material Composition: -EPS: Learn about the lightweight and buoyant nature of Expanded Polystyrene foam and its impact on board characteristics. -Poly: Explore the traditional Polyurethane foam and its influence on the board's flex, strength, and responsiveness. Performance Factors: 2️⃣ Speed and Planing: Uncover how EPS and Poly boards interact with the water surface and affect your speed and planing capabilities. 3️⃣ Maneuverability and Control: Discover how the board's construction impacts maneuverability, responsiveness, and control while riding waves. 4️⃣ Durability and Repair: -EPS: Delve into the durability aspects of EPS boards, including their resistance to dings, compressions, and impacts. - Poly: Understand the repairability and maintenance considerations associated with Polyurethane boards. 5️⃣ Wave Conditions: Discover which type of construction suits different wave conditions, such as small mushy waves, big hollow waves, or everyday beach breaks. 6️⃣ Skill Level and Personal Preference: Understand how your skill level and personal preferences can influence your choice between EPS and Poly surfboards. Whether you're an avid surfer looking to upgrade your quiver or a beginner ready to catch your first wave, this video will provide you with the knowledge and insights you need to make an informed decision when selecting between EPS and Poly surfboard construction. Subscribe to our channel to stay tuned for more exciting videos that delve into the fascinating world of surfing. Don't forget to hit the like button and leave your thoughts and questions in the comments section below. Get ready to ride the waves with confidence! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPREAD ALOHA & SUBSCRIBE 🤙🏼 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5uL4Msa15lEsdQITfU89g RAW SURF PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhmfSwmJzVNZe16uuvnJB7WvkDeccbhz6 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🚨 FOLLOW 🚨 🌊 SURF ACTION - https://www.instagram.com/tandcsurf/ 🏄🏼‍♂️ SURFBOARDS - https://www.instagram.com/tcsurfboards/ 👕 MERCHANDISE - https://www.instagram.com/tcsurfshop/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Main Difference 01:00 Paddle Differences 01:40 Flotation Differences 02:07 BONUS CLIP #1 - PIPELINE 02:40 Heavier Surfboard 03:04 Glenn Pang Surfboard Construction 03:52 Other Considerations 04:13 BONUS CLIP #2 - WAIMEA BAY 04:40 Key Takeaways 05:52 Unedited Additional Info

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