General
stringer
What does stringer mean?
The thin strip of wood running down the center of a surfboard from nose to tail, adding strength and flexibility to the foam.
"The board snapped clean along the stringer."
Origin
Surfboard-building term for the central reinforcing strip.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'stringer' on a surfboard?
It's the thin strip of wood running down the centre of the board from nose to tail, adding strength and controlling how the foam flexes.
What does the stringer do?
It reinforces the foam blank so the board is stiffer and stronger, and it tunes the board's flex for how it rides.
Do all surfboards have a stringer?
Traditional foam-and-fibreglass boards usually do, though some modern epoxy and moulded constructions use different reinforcement methods instead.
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