Longboards
Woven Bamboo Composite
Woven bamboo stiffens the deck's maple core.
Bamboo composite proved to be stronger than the equivalent weight of fiberglass.
Highest ranked amateur entry in the Silverfish "Green Speed" Board Building Competition.
Bamboo composite proved to be stronger than the equivalent weight of fiberglass.
Highest ranked amateur entry in the Silverfish "Green Speed" Board Building Competition.
Endoskeleton
Unique concept creating a light board using a structural frame.
Thin maple, teak and fiberglass lower-deck surrounds a structural "endoskeleton."
Plexiglass upper-deck was used as a test for my sailboat deck.
Thin maple, teak and fiberglass lower-deck surrounds a structural "endoskeleton."
Plexiglass upper-deck was used as a test for my sailboat deck.
Exoskeleton
Knowledge gained from Endoskeleton applied to create a lighter, stiffer board.
Exterior skeleton supports ultra-thin maple and fiberglass deck.
Dual spine and carbon-fiber stringers prevent torsional flex.
Exterior skeleton supports ultra-thin maple and fiberglass deck.
Dual spine and carbon-fiber stringers prevent torsional flex.
Early Boards
Early designs explored vertical and horizontal lamination using fiberglass, hardwoods and bamboo.
Double curves achieved by making plywood in a vacuum-press.
All boards balanced parameters of strength, weight, longitudinal and torsional flex.
Double curves achieved by making plywood in a vacuum-press.
All boards balanced parameters of strength, weight, longitudinal and torsional flex.
