I hate dings and cracks as much as the next surfer, but do you think a stronger, longer-lasting board is necessarily a good thing? What if surfboards were made to last 15… 30… 100 years? How much would these boards cost? How would the increased lifespan effect the evolution of surfboard design? Would the time between new innovations slow drastically? Would lots of people in the surfboard industry be out of jobs? What kind of impact would these undestructable boards have on the environment? On the other hand, that magic shape could last you a lifetime.
I hate dings and cracks as much as the next surfer, but do you think a > stronger, longer-lasting board is necessarily a good thing? What if > surfboards were made to last 15… 30… 100 years?>>> How much would these boards cost? How would the increased lifespan effect > the evolution of surfboard design? Would the time between new innovations > slow drastically? Would lots of people in the surfboard industry be out of > jobs? What kind of impact would these undestructable boards have on the > environment?>>> On the other hand, that magic shape could last you a lifetime. Great question, ajl! Just imagine what that magic, one-of-a-kind, custom shaped board might be worth in 50 to 100 years, especially if it was still in excellent, ridable condition! The possibilty of long-term durability, a special feel and the finest design and craftsmanship would initially be worth a great deal, and an increasingly worthwhile investment as the years passed by. Having the option of a custom surfcraft that had the potential to functionally endure for decades, could encourage its owner to explore a lifetime of trustworthy comparisons with other boards. This approach might even increase employment opportunities for shapers, and I think such a direction would be very good for the preservation and evolution of surfboard design.
Great question, ajl!>>> Just imagine what that magic, one-of-a-kind, custom shaped board might be > worth in 50 to 100 years, especially if it was still in excellent, ridable > condition! The possibilty of long-term durability, a special feel and the > finest design and craftsmanship would initially be worth a great deal, and > an increasingly worthwhile investment as the years passed by.>>> Having the option of a custom surfcraft that had the potential to > functionally endure for decades, could encourage its owner to explore a > lifetime of trustworthy comparisons with other boards. This approach might > even increase employment opportunities for shapers, and I think such a > direction would be very good for the preservation and evolution of > surfboard design. what if those boards were made of say AIR? well maybe some vinyl to hold that air in. that would be pretty cool.
Maybe surfboards could be made of some type of biologically engineered, organic material. Perhaps living foam that grows its own protective shell. Any damage to the live material would heal itself through cellular regeneration. Imagine a kinetic surfcraft that actively responds to changing surf conditions and rider input. The growth of the cellular core of these surfcraft could be inhibited or enhanced to shape different types of boards. Fine-tuning of this shape could take place by sanding the outer shell, almost like filing a fingernail.
Maybe surfboards could be made of some type of biologically engineered, > organic material. Perhaps living foam that grows its own protective shell. > Any damage to the live material would heal itself through cellular > regeneration. Imagine a kinetic surfcraft that actively responds to > changing surf conditions and rider input. The growth of the cellular core > of these surfcraft could be inhibited or enhanced to shape different types > of boards. Fine-tuning of this shape could take place by sanding the outer > shell, almost like filing a fingernail. its already available off the shelf. Just go bodysurfing ride a shape by the master craftsman.
Just go bodysurfing ride a shape by the master craftsman. I agree. You may also want to consider adding an after-market turbo booster to the master’s shape by riding a SURFMAT!
I agree. You may also want to consider adding an after-market turbo > booster to the master’s shape by riding a SURFMAT! “…kinetic surfcraft that actively responds to changing surf conditions and rider input…” Hmmmm… I like the sound of that, ajl! www.georgegreenough.com http://neumaticsurfcraft.homestead.com/NeumaticSurfcraftwebsite.html
Hey All I was discussing this with my stepbrother(former windsurfer/and now boat builder)and when he was starting out they would kevlar the bottom and carbon the deck(a little exxie)but the surfboard manufacturers didn’t want to know as no one would be buting as many boards!. But having just completed a 70’s twin fin and had a couple of wailing rides, the 2x4 oz deck is copping a caning! I wonder whether I should’ve not taken so much foam off the deck of a 6’5" kneeboard blank,got a heavier glass job( I’m 85kgs) or was thinking of a carbon fibre or hybrid cloth 2/3rds deck patch. Carbon is around A$25 for a half metre length and the width is more than adequate. What’s your take??? Holger ps pictures will be archived soon as!
Hey All I was discussing this with my stepbrother(former windsurfer/and now boat builder)and when he was starting out they would kevlar the bottom and carbon the deck(a little exxie)but the surfboard manufacturers didn’t want to know as no one would be buting as many boards!. But having just completed a 70’s twin fin and had a couple of wailing rides, the 2x4 oz deck is copping a caning! I wonder whether I should’ve not taken so much foam off the deck of a 6’5" kneeboard blank,got a heavier glass job( I’m 85kgs) or was thinking of a carbon fibre or hybrid cloth 2/3rds deck patch. Carbon is around A$25 for a half metre length and the width is more than adequate. What’s your take??? Holger ps pictures will be archived soon as!
Hey All>>> I was discussing this with my stepbrother(former windsurfer/and now boat > builder)and when he was starting out they would kevlar the bottom and > carbon the deck(a little exxie)but the surfboard manufacturers didn’t want > to know as no one would be buting as many boards!. But having just > completed a 70’s twin fin and had a couple of wailing rides, the 2x4 oz > deck is copping a caning! I wonder whether I should’ve not taken so much > foam off the deck of a 6’5" kneeboard blank,got a heavier glass > job( I’m 85kgs) or was thinking of a carbon fibre or hybrid cloth 2/3rds > deck patch. Carbon is around A$25 for a half metre length and the width is > more than adequate. What’s your take???>>> Holger The thing is that even carbon kevlar wil dent, kevlar is great for dings or cracks and carbon makes it stif (that is if the carbon is running lenght wise.) But you stil need hard foam and more layers to stop the dents. Peter Rijk. > ps pictures will be archived soon as!
Hey All>>> I was discussing this with my stepbrother(former windsurfer/and now boat > builder)and when he was starting out they would kevlar the bottom and > carbon the deck(a little exxie)but the surfboard manufacturers didn’t want > to know as no one would be buting as many boards!. But having just > completed a 70’s twin fin and had a couple of wailing rides, the 2x4 oz > deck is copping a caning! I wonder whether I should’ve not taken so much > foam off the deck of a 6’5" kneeboard blank,got a heavier glass > job( I’m 85kgs) or was thinking of a carbon fibre or hybrid cloth 2/3rds > deck patch. Carbon is around A$25 for a half metre length and the width is > more than adequate. What’s your take???>>> Holger The thing is that even carbon kevlar wil dent, kevlar is great for dings or cracks and carbon makes it stif (that is if the carbon is running lenght wise.) But you stil need hard foam and more layers to stop the dents. Peter Rijk. > ps pictures will be archived soon as!