The Paulownia Sheets Method

First described in the self-published 1999 Wegener Surfboard Guide, the Signature Model was designed as the ultimate small wave longboard. Its soft rails, tail rocker, and unique dynamics allow for...

The Mental Tools - Lesson 5

Trace the evolution of what Tom has called the Corky Method — laminating thin paulownia wood sheets and cork onto a foam core using a vacuum bag. We've also called it the Paulownia Sheets Method. H...

Let's Make Surfboards!

Simple to Complex Designs - but first, an introduction. Or how to become a Kahuna of surfboards. Slowly, I hope to introduce you to the principles of surfboard design. I have been making surfboards...