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SURFBOARD CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS |
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Composite Options | Blanks | Glassing Materials | Fins & Fin Systems |
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OVERVIEW |
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SURFBOARD CONSTRUCTION COMPOSITES
At Natural Curves surfboards we offer several Composite Options in the contruction of our boards. All of our boards feature PU or EPS blanks with solid wood T band stringers. T band stringers are a significant component of quality construction. The PU and Epoxy resins and fabrics we use in our boards are the highest quality available to our industry. Every Natural Curves Surfboard is built by surfer craftsmen who are passionate about surfing and surfboard design and construction. |
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POLYURETHANE - POLYESTER COMPOSITE
Traditional surfboard composite. A polyurethane foam blank core with a polyeter resin and fiberglass skin. US Blanks of various densities with solid wood T band stringers, Silmar ortho and iso resins, and Hexel and Aerialite "E" and "S" fabrics. |
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POLYURETHANE - EPOXY COMPOSITES
Composites combining the stability of polyurethane foam blank cores and the superior physical properties of epoxy resin. A polyurethane foam blank core with an epoxy resin and fiberglass skin. US Blanks of various densities with solid wood T band stringers, Resin Research epoxy resins, and Hexel and Aerialite "E" and "S" fabrics. Post cured to achieve maximum physical properties. |
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EPS - EPOXY COMPOSITES
Composites combining the latest generation of EPS foam blank cores and the superior physical properties of epoxy resin. US Blanks or Marko Foam EPS foam blank cores of various densities with solid wood T band, bamboo, or composite stringers, Resin Research epoxy resins, and Hexel and Aerialite "E" and "S" fabrics. Post cured to achieve maximum physical properties. |
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BLANKS, GLASSING MATERIALS & FINS |
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Blanks, stringers, resins, fiberglass fabrics, and fin systems vary by the board's design, performance, and durability. Options and their performance and durability are noted below. |
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BLANKS & STRINGERS | |
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US Blanks of various density polyurethane foam with solid wood T
band stringers specific to designs and performance for poly boards.
US Blanks or Marko Foam EPS blanks with solid wood T band, bamboo, or
composite stringers for EPS / Epoxy boards. We recommend making heavy
water, XXL water boards, and classic longboards with polyurethane
foam.
ULTRA LIGHT & PRO PERFORMANCE SHORTBOARD BLANKS US Blanks Orange density with 1/16" + 1/16" bass T band US Blanks 1.5# or Marko Foam 1.7# EPS with 1/16" + 1/16" bass T band STANDARD PERFROMANCE SHORTBOARD BLANKS US Blanks Red or Yellow CT density with 1/12" + 1/12" bass T band US Blanks 2.0# or Marko Foam 2.0# EPS with 1/12" + 1/12" bass T band STEP UP BLANKS US Blanks Red or Yellow CT density with 3/32" + 3/32" bass T band US Blanks 2.0# or Marko 2.0# EPS with 3/32" + 3/32" bass T band SEMI GUN BLANKS US Blanks Red, Blue, or Green density with 1/8" + 1/8" bass T band XXL GUN BLANKS US Blanks Blue or Green density with 3/8" + 3/8" bass T band MID LENGTH & EGG BLANKS US Blanks Red or Blue density with 3/32" + 3/32" bass T band US Blanks 2.0# or Marko Foam 2.0# with 3/32" + 3/32" bass T band CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY & FUN GUN LONGBOARD BLANKS US Blanks Blue, Green or Classic density with mutiple width and combinations of bass, redwood, and balsa wood stringers. Combinations include T bands and three stringers. Green and Classic density is common for Classic LBs. Blue and Green density is common for Contemporary LBs and Fun Gun LBs |
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LINKS to BLANK COMPANIES
US Blanks - PU & EPS Foam Blanks Marko Foam - EPS Foam Blanks |
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GLASSING - FIBERGLASS FABRICS & RESINS | |
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Silmar iso and ortho polyester resins and Resin Research epoxy
resins, Hexel and Aerialite "E" and "S" cloth specific to designs and
performance. "S" cloth for deck patches is placed on the foam under
the full length wrapped "E" glass layer to maximize physical
properties and performance.
ULTRA LIGHT & PRO PERFORMANCE SHORTBOARDS 4E bottom + 4E deck + 4S 2/3 deck patch STANDARD PERFORMANCE SHORTBOARDS 4E bottom + 4E deck + 4S full deck patch DURABLE PERFORMANCE SHORTBOARDS & STEP UPS 4E bottom + 6E deck + 4S full deck patch SEMI GUNS 4E bottom + 6E deck + 4S full deck patch, or 6E bottom + 6E deck + 4S full deck patch XXL GUNS 6E + 6S bottom + 6E deck + 6S full deck patch MID LENGTHS & EGGS 4E bottom + 4E deck + 4S full deck patch, 4E bottom + 6E deck + 4S full deck patch, or 6E bottom + 6E deck + 4S full deck patch CLASSIC LONGBOARDS 6E bottom + 6E deck + 6S full deck patch CONTEMPORARY LONGBOARDS 4E bottom + 6E deck + 4S full deck patch, or 6E bottom + 6E deck + 6S full deck patch FUN GUN LONGBOARDS 4E bottom + 4E deck + 4S full deck patch, 4E bottom + 6E deck + 4S full deck patch, or 6E bottom + 6E deck + 4S full deck patch |
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FINS & FIN SYSTEMS | |
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Futures, FCS II, and FCS Fusion fin systems and Bahne boxes are standard options for all fin configurations - single fins, 2 + 1s, twin fins, thrusters, quads, and convertibles. Glass on fins are also an available option. Glass on fins are particularly well suited for twin fins considering their large surface area and corresponding load on fins and removable fin systems. |
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LINKS to FIN TECHNOLOGY & FIN MANUFACTURERS
NVS G10 Fins NVS Fin Guide - Fin Technology True Ames Fins True Ames Fin Guide - Fin Technology Futures Fins Futures Fins - Finology |
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