Board Construction?

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Board Construction?

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Hey I'm new to the boards my name is Peter me and a couple buddies are just getting into the scene and were thinking about making a board and if any one had any knowledge on material/length/width/rocker/fin placement/ staps?and info on this stuff would help us out thanks.

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If you are talking about a kiteboard, go to kitesurfing school in the links section, or: http://kitesurfingschool.org/board.htm

good luck.
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Although I'm not sure if you are not talking about ironing board, take a look here. That may help
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Hey guys thanks for thoes links i think i'm golden now !
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Kiteboards don't have to be fancy to work (apparently: -- I wouldn't know myself since I don't kite :oops: ). Check out these from some poor students at MIT:
http://www.mit.edu/people/robot/zp/zeroprestige.html
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Here is probably the best set of links on board building sail, surf, kite and even skim boards. Design and constuction methods included

http://www.viser.net/~anthwind/

My suggestion is for a composite construction vacuum bagged PVC (divinicell) foam core with epoxy / glass laminates.

I do have some materials and equipment to sell.
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check this link>>>>> http://www.cabareteairforce.com/news/17 ... 08-02.html
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Johnny, I loved that link, quick load, good pix and flow, nice instruction and to the point commentary :P

Makes me want to order an EH, gotta like the emphasis on safety in the production process too and the attention to detail. Probably an expatriot sp? German or Swiss/ Austrian, right?? Lemme know if you are the rep or affiliate. 8)
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I miss : 'stink works' & 'Wally boards' !!!
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Hey Kuz,He is from Euro,I'm not an affiliate, just want to sell my boards,so I want folks to see how well they are made and what is involved in the construction.See kitesurfing buy and sell.P.S I am putting those tuttle fin adapters in my van now.Cheers PPS I miss stink works too!
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