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| 215787 | 10983 | Have boards got even more expensive in the past couple months? | 42 | Doggyfizzle | Aug 5, 2021 | 2021-08-05T13:20:11-0400 | $1500 for a quality off the rack board doesn't seem at all unreasonable to me. The financial outlay for other comparable sports gear like skis and snowboards can easily can hit $1500 for skis/bindings/boots and that doesn't even include lift tix. The cost/use of a good surfboard is really, really low if you take care of your board and paddle out often. Like others have mentioned, labor shortage, rising cost of materials, and increased take-up of the sport have also put pressure on board prices. However, I still find longboards at local shops like VSS for around $1000. Randy at WaveFront is stocking made in USA Orbiculars at sub-$1000 prices. - not full "hand-shapes," but still really nice boards and more than adequate for most surfers. Buy a couple nice boards and take good care of them and the purchase price won't be an issue long-term. If you buy a board from a reputable shaper - custom or off the rack, you're getting a precision (either hand or CNC-shaped) piece of artwork and fun. Half the time my fat ass is out on my longboard I'm still amazed that I'm floating on a piece of foam and glass that doesn't just buckle when I stand up on it. https://wavefrontsurfshop.com/boards/orbicular-surfboards-96-role-model |