Do you install fin boxes before or after glassing?
I'm curious, in the process of building a surfboard, do you typically install the fin boxes before or after applying the glassing? I've heard varying opinions on the matter and I'm wondering if there's a preferred method that professionals tend to follow. Could you elaborate on the pros and cons of each approach, and share your personal preference and reasoning behind it?
How do fin boxes work?
I'm curious about the workings of fin boxes, can you explain to me how they function? I understand they play a crucial role in surfing, but I'm not entirely sure how they attach the fins to the surfboard and allow for such agile movements in the water. Could you elaborate on the mechanisms involved, and perhaps discuss the different types of fin boxes that exist and their respective advantages?