Designed for versatility, the ultimate blends together the stability a new surfer needs to get to their feet fast and often, with an elegant level of responsiveness experienced riders demand. Glassing combines eglass and volan deck knee patches and bottom tail patches to give you a perfect balance of strength and weight that is not too heavy but keeps that classic look. The flagship of our lineup, the ultimate lives up to its name with its unique ability to combine so many elements of a great longboard into one perfect craft. This is called the glass schedule and it relates to the final strength and weight of your board the more layers of fibreglass you use and also the. The sky is the limit on what you want to do at this stage, just make the board is nice and clean wipe down with acetone or dna and dont lay anything on too thick. Some board models, color, and extras add to the base price. He has hand shaped well over 15,000 surfboards and longboards. Warp glass warp glass, also commonly found in 4 and 6 oz, is an e glass as well, except there are more fibers running up the length of.
If, however, there is damage to your fin control plug in the surfboard, follow these steps. If youre ready to order and pay in full, use this form. For long boards, the bottom generally has a single 6oz glass bottom and a double 6oz deck glass schedule. In this video matt holladay breaks down how to properly glass a surfboard. Like shaping, glassing your surfboard becomes much less intimidating once you. Aug 12, 20 a surfboard really comes to life during the glassing process. From left to right, some of dhd surfboards glassing options, standard 4x4x4, ultra lite 4 x toe patch x 4 and strong deck 4x6x4. Sanding the cut laps and laminating the top of a surfboard duration. The black coloring was added, with pigment, traditional to the times of the 60s.
Most of the time its a surfboard with a resin pigment swirl, tint, fabric inlay or gloss polish that grabs your. How to fiberglass with epoxy and polyester resins, uv sun cure solarcure resin, epoxy woven fiberglass cloth, squeegees, chip brushes, mixing buckets, qcell, cabosil thixotropic powder, glassing tools. From surfboards to stand up paddle boards, we do all repairs at a great price. The sandpaper that comes with it is probably around 60 and 150 grit on each side, and id definitely recommend using higher grits if you have them. Roberts flex technology rft surfboard construction roberts.
Most of the time its a surfboard with a resin pigment swirl, tint, fabric inlay or gloss polish that grabs your attention and says, look at me, ride me, im cool. Another way to add additional strength is a deck patch under the main. Poly, clear, volan butterfly deck and tail patches foam. The first layer of fiberglass layed on the foam is trimmed to the outline shape of the surfboard along the midpoint of the rail line. Hex deck is an innovative reinforcement mesh for surfboards.
You can taper this distance from the outline near the nose and tail down to 1. Glassing deck patches swaylocks surfboard design forum. Apply this high quality front traction pad to your surfboard deck, and forget about using wax ever again. These options are suitable for all construction types. Two layers on the deck can be too heavy however, so many board builders will combine this with a 6oz e or warp cloth on top of a single layer of either 7. Surfboard glassing supplies, fiberglass cloth, epoxy and.
Two large pieces of 6oz eglass and smaller patches directly over the inserts. Our standard glassing schedule for rft stock or custom boards is a layer of 4oz and a layer of 6oz fiberglass on the deck and a 6oz layer on the bottom. Knocking down high spots from the free lap, placing the carbon tail patches, and laying down the fiberglass cloth. What to know about glassing a surfboard we have already discussed a number of surfboard construction methods and how different materials work with your board, so we figured it was time to check in with the fibreglass stage particularly, learning about surfboard glassing. This gives you 6 of extra length at the nose and the tail on both the top and bottom layer. The surfboard was built in the early to mid 1960s, custom made with wooden tailblock, numbered surfboard, and reverse logo. If you ever wanted a balsa surfboard, you have to get a mike minchinton handcrafted surfboard. Our glassing kits contain enough glass fabric and resin to put two layers on the deck and one on the bottom which is industry standard. A surfboard really comes to life during the glassing process. Glass options for added durability compare surfboards. You get an increased strength on the deck to accommodate foot pressure derived from the kite s pull. From blanks and building materials, to leashes, traction, and fins, pureglass has all of your surfing essentials. Its inspired by harrison roach, noosas most versatile ripper. Layers of scloth are placed on the rails and in specifically placed patches on the deck for strength and to control flex.
It is added to the sanding coat and gloss coats to enhance the flow and minimize fish eyes surfacing agent is included with the polyester kits. May 04, 2018 in this video i prepare the deck of my newly built surfboard for lamination. Stu kensons pleasure pig and passion for making surfboards. You can build up coats after glassing patch on the rail using a.
The resin research resin cures to an absolutely clear finish and creates a strong, durable, uv resistant surface. Clear glass regular e cloth sanded finish, two layers deck, one layer bottom, 4 or 6 oz, cloth up to 65. You will require a length of glass twice the length of your board plus 2 feet. The two boards i did both required a couple of ding fills and patches on both the railsnose. Technology corematerialsfinishing cabianca surfboards.
Greenlight surfboard building guide how to glass a surfboard. We have been providing surfboard shapers the best glassing products for over 20 years. Lock your front foot into place with this grippy eva foam trim to custom shape if you want. Imperial beach, ca longtime surfer stu kenson sits down with serge dedina to discuss the safety of shaping, fashionable board designs like the pleasure pig and materials kenson uses to create. What to know about glassing a surfboard boardcave usa. Glassing a surfboard cloth weights and schedules when it comes to glassing a surfboard, one thing to think about, is how much fibreglass cloth you are going to put on the board. Glass schedules for longboards and shortboards glass schedules generally vary between longboards and shortboards when you begin surfboard glassing.
Simply adding a heavierweight fiberglass cloth or more cloth patches where youll place your feet can help strengthen the deck. Hi all i am about to make my new board and want to use 1 x 4oz on. Punt surf ripper traction pad 3 piece stomp pad for surfing and skimboarding with the stickiest 3m adhesive. The fabric is supplied 60 wide with the stretch glassing process, you can cut this 60 wide fabric to three widths according to your. However, to increase weight and durability of a longboard, you can increase the glass schedule. Glassing options this topic contains 4 replies, has 2 voices, and was last updated by mattc 4 years, 7 months ago. Surfboard and composites fiberglassing equipment and supplies. The glass fabric is the correct width and length to put two layers on the deck and one on the bottom which is industry standard. Glassing the surfboard bottom i started by applying tape to the rail of the surfboard where i wanted my cut lap, then rolling out the fiberglass cloth onto the bottom of the surfboard, then cutting around the board leaving the fiberglass so it overlaps the tape but not so much that it hits the deck of the surfboard. Glassing consists of the highest quality epoxy resins and fiberglass.
Glassing a surfboard cloth weights and schedules triocean. Mike is an expert in the creation of balsa surfboards as well as wood surfboard fins and custom tailblocks. Single a board that has one larger fin is usually meant for long, down the line waves and for flowing from rail to rail. Glassing resoltech eco resin hexcel or aerolite fiberglass. Start by laying your blank topup on your glassing stands. Hex deck online surfboard building materials fibreglass fins. Surfboard glassing surfboard glassing home zak surfboards. The sherpas glassing is also unique, with its overlapping deck patches and cut laps.
Thruster three fins create more drive and stability, offering the ability to redirect on a. The e glass cloth wets out easily without having to press hard to saturate the cloth. Hex deck is made with a special blend of nylon construction to enhance the lamination of the fibreglass to the core and has no carbon fibre. Extra deck patches can be added to prevent pressure dings for heavier footed surfers. Greenlight surfboard building guide how to glass a. This is called the glass schedule and it relates to the final strength and weight of your board the more layers of fibreglass you use and also the heavier weight of cloth you use, the stronger but. Fish twin glass deck poly with tail patches youtube. Using some quality masking tape we mask the all the way around the deck of the surfboard about 12 inches from the edge of the surfboard. Twin a twin fin surfboard has two fins positioned a bit closer to the rail, resulting in a quicker, looser, faster turning board. The tail area is the first place to give out on your surfboard. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Steve first started out in the industry as a sander polisher at hb fiberglass in huntington beach.
The biggest and best range of surfboard glassing materials and accessories are found right here at shapers manufacturers co. I epoxied the inserts into place the day before i glassed the deck. Grips all boards surfboards, shortboards, longboards, skimboards. Surfboard glassing products shapers manufacturers co. The hex deck material creates a considerable structural addition under foot. Superior surfboard glassing, san diego, california.
Dings fin jobs broken boards buckles nosetail deck patches hardware wax off color rush. Silmar polyester resin, epoxy sicomin and entropy resin, hexcel fiberglass, carbon strips, squeeges. Glassing trailer teaser surfing how to glass surfboards duration. It helps hold the board together for longer under heavy use. It is specially knitted so it will stretch in multiple directions allowing it to lap around rails very easily and creates a springlike tension in the outer skin of a surfboard. Online order of tools and materials for glass and strafication of a surfboard. But then again, even with a heavy deck patch over heavy glass, if you dont have strong foam underneath more dense you will see pressure dings on anything. When creating your lost mayhem surfboard you have three glassing options to choose from. You may wish to add a deck patch on to this glass schedule if you are making a bit of a cruiser, where a little extra weight and glide is a better thing. What to know about glassing a surfboard boardcave australia. Goplus 6 surfboard surf foamie boards surfing beach ocean body boarding white. Warp glass warp glass, also commonly found in 4 and 6 oz, is an e glass as well, except there are more fibers running up the length of the weave the warp as opposed to the width the fill.
How to glass a surfboard with tinted resin composite corner. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This helps again with color work and for a cleaner finish, while still being able to see the classic weave of this heavy cloth. Pureglass is your source for surfboard manufacturing and supplies. Steve albin, the owner and head laminator at aloha glassing, has been glassing surfboards for over 20 years. In this video i prepare the deck of my newly built surfboard for lamination. For a heavier and stronger glassing schedule, you may wish to add a deck patch this is an additional layer of 40z cloth, which is not full length. When it comes to glassing a surfboard, one thing to think about, is how much fibreglass cloth you are going to put on the board.
A minimum 50% deposit payment is required to start production. Bottom has 6oz volan insert with 4oz silane free lap. Nsp elements hdt fish shortboard surfboard grey 6ft 8in. This is the lightest glassing schedule you would want on a longboard. Supplies wise you probably have at least enough to cover 3 or 4 large 1x 8 patches along with the gloss coat if you use it with fillers. The typical glassing schedule already calls for an extra layer or two of fiberglass on the top of the surfboard, but there are other ways that you can add strength to a surfboard deck too. I like using a piece of wood or foam in the shape of an l with a pencil inserted and trace a line around the board, this ensures an even line all the way around. Carbon patches help to reinforce the rail around the tail. The fiberglass adds strength, flex, style, weight and seals the shapers design inside. We will custom package this surfboard and ship in the continental usa for a limited time, is free. Glassing a surfboard cloth weights and schedules triocean surf.
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