Balsa wood began to emerge as the most versatile base for the modernizing shaper; the balsa wood drastically reduced the weight of the surfboard, and allowed for surfers to move in the water with more speed and agility.
Balsa wood started to gain prominence as the most adaptable base for the modernizing shaper; balsa wood significantly decreased the weight of the surfboard, and enabled surfers to move in the water with greater velocity and flexibility.