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by TomW
Fri Nov 13, 2020 11:31 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Gong Veloce impressions
Replies: 79
Views: 17297

Re: Gong Veloce impressions

Can someone share some thoughts about the Curve Pro M vs the Curve Pro MT vs the Veloce M ? I'm undecided between Curve M and Veloce, and from the descirption on the gong page, the MT sounds like an inbetween. I have a dwarfcraft micro 3,6 does the 100cm CF " monoblok" mast fit to this board ? Than...
by TomW
Fri Nov 13, 2020 11:19 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Pocketboard question
Replies: 45
Views: 8209

Re: Pocketboard question

Hi Tom, Do you think the pocketboards are a trend or the new way for Freeride foiling? I think it is a "trend"to go really short to 88-90cm. For now. But a 105-110 board is so much more forgiving, with 90% of the benefits of going shorter. So i believe people will settle into 105-110. As a strong i...
by TomW
Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Pocketboard question
Replies: 45
Views: 8209

Re: Pocketboard question

At your size I'd go 110-120
by TomW
Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?
Replies: 42
Views: 8614

Re: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?

Got my creality ender v2 today. Hope to unpack Saturday.
by TomW
Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:19 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?
Replies: 42
Views: 8614

Re: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?

Micha, bear in mind that these modified acrylic PSA increase bonding strength with UV exposure. I did some testing in the past and got upto 2x peel strength after 48hrs under the UV lamp in the lab. Transparent TPU is key obviously. Do some testing if the sun shines on you wherever you are ;) Ah ok...
by TomW
Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:13 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?
Replies: 42
Views: 8614

Re: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?

In the spec sheet it says the adhesive properties increase with time, heat cycling and pressure. They mentioned a 100 hours of time to reach maximum adhesion.
It sounds promising.
I'm looking forward to making pads tailored to the board, with built in kicktail.
by TomW
Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?
Replies: 42
Views: 8614

Re: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?

The 3m stuff costs more than a pad! I have bought 1.5 m² or so on ebay Germany/Europe some years ago. Can´t remember the price but I think it was cheap because it was no top quality. Cut was just a bit out of angles. EDIT: Maybe the 3M tape is the reason why the commercial deck grips are so expensi...
by TomW
Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:55 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?
Replies: 42
Views: 8614

Re: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?

The 3m stuff costs more than a pad!
Edit. Found some at a reasonable price.
by TomW
Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?
Replies: 42
Views: 8614

Re: Clear deck grips cost so much. Is it just plastic?

Interesting idea. Could print thin tpu without any bumps. It has a rough texture out of the printer. Make them in hex shape... I think you are right, the 2mm bumps on the first one are much too aggressive. Next try was 0.5mm base with a 0.15mm micro-structure. This one is is much better from my poi...
by TomW
Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: How to build a pocket foil board?
Replies: 7
Views: 1468

Re: How to build a pocket foil board?

Go over to gear builders section

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