Paulownia Future Primitive 12 foot wooden surfboard construction part 3

The next step is to add small vertical struts to some of the frame junctions, this will strengthen the board against possible internal pressure. Even though the surfboard is to be vented, it's still a good idea .Here's a short video from yesterday's lamination job:Here's what the finished board will look like: The second FP ever built, at Mount Maunganui's main Beach year 2000:Pictures taken by Emma Stewart with an Olympus OM10 and Sigma 600mm mirror lens, ASA 400 B@W film