Hi, Question for SUP’ers and racers …
I’m about to shape my first 12’6" racer for me and another for a friend but we do not have any model to get some template or rocker .
If some can give some info about rocker he is welcome !! We trying to do our template but need to confirm nose and tail width and max position
thanks … Philip
Aloha from Reunion Island
www.segwaycomposites.com. Look at the catalogue.
Thanks, but not easy to choose the right rocker anyway !!
Bongo, Try using the "Aku Shaper" program and play with the shape. I'm working on a 15' 6-8" laydown and after several designs, ended up with 2&1/2" tail rocker and 2&3/4" nose rocker. Started out with closer to 4" nose but after studying it, cut it down some . The theory was to "cut " through chop instead of ride on top. For reference, I looked a lot at the Dennis Pang shapes, they are very nice.
Yes, i’m trying to use Aku but the problem is i need to send an EPS or AI format to the EPS cutter and don’t really know how ! so i use surfesigner from Pierre a french software very easy to use, but only 2D . have a look on it :
http://www.atuacores.com/surfshop/infos.php?lang=1&info=16
Anyway i’m working on a first 9’9" fitness with a big nose and square wide tail ( like a 12’6" cutted !! ) will post outline soon , rocker … maybe soon !!
thanks for help !!
Have a look at Naish’s website:
There are some mighty nice boards there…
Good Luck, Bongo. Obviously you will need a lot more entry rocker on your stand up.
Check out Paddle Surf Hawaii's web site and look at Blaine Chamber's quad hull rippers. His are all hulled out and chined. The rocker seems minimal and the bottom is complex.
Anyway, will do a first 9’9" design for fitness and à first 12’6" proto with fiberglass before the Lighter Balsa / Carbon Racer !!
What did u think of this glassing shedule for the 12’6" :
no stringer, EPS 12 kg/m3
Bottom 8 oz Carbon + 4 oz ( for sanding and protect carbon )
deck : 6 oz + Central carbon ( 10 " wide ) + 6 oz
Paddling position on deck : 6 Oz + Balsa 3mm + 3 x 6 Oz
Bottom with hotcoat finish ( to see carbon )
Deck : PU paint + clear finish on balsa
Really like this design :
I guess I own a "race board". Not my design but almost an exact copy of your dream board. The Logo is the only thing that really matters....Right???
Cool dudes ride boards with cool logos. Who copied who is the big question. No logo on my board because I glassed it but did not shape or design the board. It's a tank. Having fun is the goal. I don't care about contests. Check this thread if you like to have fun...
http://www2.swaylocks.com/forums/16-x-34-x-6-fishing-sup-akass-1600-jr
Really cool board, i already read your post, but i’m searching for an exclusive race template / rocker
the board will be not very wide and the nose narrow as the M&M :
