Glassing a longboard

[stoneburner]

I’m not a pro LB builder.
But my inclination would be to go 4x6 deck, plus 4-oz deck pad.
And 4x6 on the bottom.
See Gene’s post regarding symmetrical glassing schedule at this link,

Glassing: Weight vs Strength

Some things to consider: Resin strength-  The resin used is a big factor.  Ortho, Iso(what I use), Vinylester, etc.  If you need your board to be bright white then ortho is the only clear one mentioned.  Vinylester is even stronger than Iso but has even more color to it.  Iso and VE can be difficult to work with until you find the right product and get your system down.  I only use polyester resin so that’s all I’m addressing here, epoxy experts are more qualified to talk about those. 2. The …