Epoxy - Essentials Series

Prism Surfboards designs surfboards in epoxy, a material that's complex to work with, but extremely durable. Discover our range of epoxy boards and find the model best suited to your surfing style and budget in our online store.

What is an epoxy surfboard?

Epoxy is a thermosetting chemical compound which, when combined with other substances, forms a plastic material such as epoxy resin, used in the manufacture of surfboards that are high-quality, lightweight and high-performance.

Surfboards on the market are made of either polyester or epoxy resin. More precisely, polyester boards are formed from a polyurethane foam core, or PU, covered with fiberglass impregnated with polyester resin, while epoxy boards are formed from a polystyrene foam core, or EPS, then laminated with fiberglass and epoxy resin. At first glance, the EPS core is less dense than the PU core, but the technical characteristics of epoxy resin are such that it proves more robust than polyester resin.

What are the advantages of an epoxy surfboard?

Solidity and longevity define the epoxy surfboard. Overall, its structure is more impact-resistant than that of a polyester resin board, especially since the polystyrene used in the epoxy board's structure is able to spring back into place after minor impacts. Less dense, polystyrene foam also ensures the lightness and buoyancy of epoxy boards. Containing more air than a polyester board, even a small epoxy board is more buoyant than a larger polyester board.

If you're looking for a reliable board, epoxy boards are the way to go, especially if you're new to surfing and risk subjecting your board to everyday knocks and bumps due to lack of experience. Surfers looking for responsiveness can also opt for an epoxy board which, thanks to its structural rigidity, reacts immediately to the slightest movement.

Find your epoxy surfboard on Prism Surfboards

Our various models of epoxy surfboards are manufactured using epoxy resin around a high-density EPS core, for a sturdy, durable construction, surf session after surf session. With a marine-grade plywood center batten, the Prism Surfboards epoxy board boasts excellent strength and unmatched responsiveness. Thanks to an extra layer of protection located only on the deck, we reinforce the structure of our boards without ever weighing them down.

Shortboards, fish boards, egg boards, evolutionary boards, mini-malibu boards and longboards are just some of the epoxy boards designed by our passionate and versatile team. Take advantage of the benefits of epoxy, whatever your level or surfing style.