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What do I look for in rail design?
Most shapers will agree the rails are the most difficult part of a surfboard to shape. The rails are the meeting point between the outline, the bottom contours, and curves.
The modern rail follows a smooth flowing transition from thin and soft in the nose, rounder, egg-shaped with a very subtle edge in the center, to a thin hard edge in the back third of the surfboard. Each section should blend smoother into the next without any abrupt transitions, similar to a clean rocker.
The rolled rail is the most forgiving, easiest rail design. It's perfect for beginners. The edge is tucked under rail creating a sensation of lift and bite.
The boxy rail gives more drive and is more buoyant due to increased volume. It's best suited for a more experienced surfer.
The low rail will act like a knife in the water working well in small surf. The apex of the rail plan shape is located at or near the bottom of the surfboard.
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