Chew on this one

Archive 1999-2004
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http://www.momentoffame.com/snapshot.html?id=39569

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Go to: http://www.momentoffame.com/ Search function: Flextail edgeboard See: Sports > Surfing Click on: Flextail edgeboard thumbnail … WILD!

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flextail edgeboard, as suggested @ 6`-0" x 21"… enjoy! http://www.momentoffame.com/snapshot.html?id=39569

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…Don’t leave it unattended Dale,or I’ll swoop by and snatch it up!Just joking.Can I ride it?Herb

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Herb, Ill tell you a secret... that flextail edgeboard is only about 9" long... photographed on a piece of white paper taped to the hood of my pickup. Its a scale model built with high density PU architectural foam, laminated paper and wood glue, computer circuit board, bondo, spray paint, etc. AND the hopes of generating a bit of fresh discussion. It scales to 6-0" x 21" w/longer and shorter applications to stand, kneel and prone. Its not a new idea or original with me. I simply couldn`t afford the time and money for the same board as a full-size project, and wanted to share an idea in some way other than by writing or drawing. I believe this type of board could help resolve a number of nagging issues common to conventional equipment. Consider that the board in the photos could be built with less tail kick, so I designed it with what I thought would be the maximum deck angle and dihedral. Speed, maneuverability, flexibility AND adequate rear flotation? The answer to that question still awaits. As with most flexible equipment, the big challenges are construction and tuning. Dale

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Dale: If the dihedral is to allow the corners to flex up (twist), is the kick to allow rocker flex? How about pushing the kicker down to the flex panel and just use dihedral to control the corner flex. That keeps the rocker stiff but the rail flexable? You could minimize the cantilever that way and maybe keep the reinforcement minimal (and cost too). Still chewing…

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If the dihedral is to allow the corners to flex up (twist), is the kick to allow rocker flex? Yes.>>>How about pushing the kicker down to the flex panel and just use dihedral to control the corner flex. That keeps the rocker stiff but the rail flexible? Yes.>>>You could minimize the cantilever that way and maybe keep the reinforcement minimal (and cost too). Yes. Youre doing great things Lee... just dont wear your jaws out with all that chewing!