Ellis Ericson Explains Why He Shapes Exclusively EPS Surfboards

Ellis Ericson discusses why he started shaping EPS surfboards, the benefits of working with EPS, and why he isn't going back to poly surfboards.

[@bonsummers2657]

Greg Loehr recommends minimum 6/6 deck and 6 bottom,….. I propose 6/6 deck and 4/4 bottom with EPS, and from what I've noticed so far with minimal exposure / handling feels great, and of course not too light,… resembles PU/PE weight,… which feels good. EPS when glassed 6/4/6 or 4/4/4 is typically too light, doesn't maintain as good of momentum glide, especially when paddling.

[@sunovadistributionn.z.693]

but its easier to keep on the glide because its light ......

[@bonsummers2657]

Adequate weight gives good glide-momentum. Inadequate weight goes dead in momentum too quickly. Even Pang & Rusty have corroborated on making that point. My experience concurs.@@sunovadistributionn.z.693

[@Tulkas805]

Does anyone know where these blocks can be sourced in CA? I briefly looked into it and spoke to a rep, but they produce on the east coast and would have had to freight the block.