Without a doubt, Moloy Sports in the past 10 years, the most question asked by surfers is ‘Which material should my surfboard be made of? With the rapid advance of technology in surfing, now we have multiple options to choose from.

EPOXY SURFBOARDS

Epoxy material makes Stand Up Paddle Board lighter, stronger. The polystyrene foam (PE) interior used in an epoxy surfboard weighs less than the polyurethane (PU) interior in a traditional surfboard, making it lighter.

Its superior performance and strength have been proven in a wide variety of wave conditions.
An epoxy surfboard has better buoyancy than a fiberglass board, making it easier to paddle, float, and ultimately catch waves. This makes them an excellent choice for those surfers who are just starting out.

Unlike regular polyurethane core surfboards, EPOXY ISUP Board features high-density EPS core, lamination of epoxy resin, and the finest fiberglass cloth. The board design of gloss piano baking finish gives a semi polishing appearance. With EVA mat, easy accessible handle, leash, oar and rear fin, it is a perfect choice for surfing and cruising.

In this type of construction, manufacturers choose to add other materials to improve the flex of the board.

POLYESTER SURFBOARDS

Also known as fiberglass or polyurethane (PU) boards.

Polyester surfboards have been manufactured for over 50 years and are considered the most traditional surfboard.

Composed of:
The shape is given by an inner polyurethane foam with a wooden “soul” in the center.
The PU foam is wrapped in fiberglass fabric and It is coated with polyester resin to make it hard.

FLEXIBLE
This is the main reason why many experienced surfers still use polyester boards.Epoxy boards have not yet achieved the same sensitivity provided by polyester boards.

WEIGHT
In heavier conditions, in powerful waves, they help to maintain speed control.

As you can see, both have their advantages and disadvantages.

The best thing is that you try it yourself and see which one you feel better with in different types of conditions.

Remember that the material of the surfboard is important, but it is not everything. The size, the shape, the liters or even the fins you choose, will give you a different feeling and perspective in the water. The most common opinion is that “As far as lifetime, epoxy will last at least twice as long. Polyester resin is way more brittle, tends to micro-fracture and break down way quicker than epoxy. That’s why there aren’t any polyester resin sail & racing boats (high-end stuff like that) on the market anymore. “