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Author george orbelian, a proponent of measurement controlled shaping, created the design forum while surfboard design editor for surfer magazine. According to george orbelians essential surfing, straight edges and corners. The bias varies from place to place around the surfing world, and the degree and direction of. Ive been using the search function and reading about swath designs. Single fins have been experimented with and refined throughout the evolution of surfboard design. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
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