While unique gifts for surfers are always appreciated, most surfing enthusiasts prefer items that reflect the reality of the materials and styles actually used by those involved in the sport. Mini Shaperz, a company that specializes in 1/6-scale miniature surfboard kits, advocates the use of Tung oil to finish these models as being not only the most authentic choice but also completely non-toxic.

Mini Shaperz as seen at http://minishaperz.com/shop/ offers complete mini longboard kits that include everything needed for mini surfboard shapers to create an authentic replica of a surfboard, including the Tung oil for finishing. According to experts from the company, "Chinese fishermen and boat builders have used Tung oil for centuries. They coated their boats with this oil as a natural way of sealing and protecting the wood. This dark oil provides a natural, beautiful finish to our products that is completely safe and non-toxic. Tung oil, which is a natural drying oil, is obtained by pressing seeds from a tree grown in China. This oil hardens upon exposure to air, so it is the perfect choice for a natural finish to surfboards. It dries smooth and hard, with no sticky residue."

For more information about mini surfboards, visit the Mini Shaperz website or http://newswire.net/newsroom/pr/00089459-mini-shaperz-explains-tung-oil-benefits.html

About Mini Shaperz:

Mini Shaperz was created by a couple of lifelong surfers who wanted to combine their passion for traveling and creating new cool things with the lifestyle of surfing, then share that with the world. Utilizing CAD software and taking advantage of their workshop, Mini Shaperz founders took the idea of drawing and cutting full sized surfboards and turned it into reality when they realized it would be much easier to start with a smaller size. Now, you can purchase your own mini surfboard shaperz kits and create your own realistic, 1/6th scale surfboard in the comfort of your own home.

For More Information:
Chris Sheerer
Mini Shaperz
16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 218
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(888) 242-9371
[email protected]
http://www.minishaperz.com