Surfboard Pull Force Estimate Amuses Users

philvenables · x · 2026-07-18

In a Reddit-style screenshot, a model is asked 'how much pull force is needed to remove a fin box from a double-glass surfboard'. It gives a rough estimate of 500–2,000+ lbs, adding that it varies greatly based on leverage, impact, and installation quality.

The image of the actual surfboard contrasts with this absurd yet deadpan answer. The humor lies in the model treating a highly specific physical question like a serious engineering estimation.

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