Everything you need to know about our Fiberglas Surfboards
We get a ton of questions from customers who are trying to determine the correct length board to get, so we wanted to make a quick guide to lend some advice in making wise decisions for your quiver. Surfboards are not entirely sized in relation to yo
We made a quick video to show the start to finish process of creating a fiberglass surfboard.
Ordering a custom surfboard requires a bit of extra patience, but allows you the unique opportunity to get the best board to suit your surfing—in the length, color, and finish that you like. Here are a few steps to make your custom surfboard ordering
You just ordered a custom Almond Surfboard, here's what happens next... It takes 2-3 months to complete a custom board, depending on seasonal demand. Every custom surfboard we build touches the hands of no less than eight highly-skilled craftsmen.
When cared for properly, your surfboard will bring you many, many years of enjoyment. This is a quick guide to caring for your surfboards and ensuring their longevity—so your kids can teach their kids to surf on your favorite Almond Surfboard. The wo
A resin tint is a beautiful way to add color to your surfboard, while accentuating the layers of foam, fiberglass, and wood that make up your board. Unlike paint, a tint doesn't cover up—it magnifies what is already there. Rose-tinted glasses can hel
Does the number of stringers in a surfboard really matter? Well, this is a complex one. I'm going to start with the easy version of the answer first... If you are ordering a custom mid-length or longboard and trying to decide between one stringer or
We get this question several times every week, from surfers looking to round out the mid-sized portion of their surfboard quivers: Which is going to be better for me, the Joy or the Pleasant Pheasant?. Fortunately, these are two of our best-selling,
Here's a common question we get, regarding the three square-tailed noserider models we build: what's the difference between the Lumberjack, Walks on Water, and Logistic?. At first glance, each of these longboard models looks fairly similar, but with
The primary aim of riding a smaller board is to put yourself on equipment that can explore more parts of a wave. The added agility of a small board opens up possibilities that are difficult or impossible on larger equipment. This is part 3 of our g
Fin selection and fin placement are paramount for maximizing your equipment. Adding the right new fin can unlock your longboard in eye-opening ways. And conversely, putting the wrong fin in your board will result in your board and your fin fighting
Our goal is to turn custom orders around in approximately 8-10 weeks. However, more complicated orders like glass-on wooden fins commonly take 10-16 weeks. We understand the excitement of ordering a new surfboard, and want to do our absolute best t
All fiberglass (stock & custom) Almond Surfboards are built start-to-finish at The Waterman's Guild in Santa Ana