Kiteboards: Carbon Vs Wood - Versus Ep10
Wood and fiberglass boards.
These tend to be heavier but more, durable, and damp. What I mean by damp is that they absorb the vibrations from chop much better than their carbon counterparts. This means you’re going to have a more comfortable ride even... moreWood and fiberglass boards.
These tend to be heavier but more, durable, and damp. What I mean by damp is that they absorb the vibrations from chop much better than their carbon counterparts. This means you’re going to have a more comfortable ride even in those locations with choppier water.
The response and feel of the boards is obviously going to vary from brand to brand and model to model however, there are some basic concepts to consider. With the wood & fiberglass boards, you’re going to get a more predictable and gradual response from the board. With Carbon, you’ll get a more immediate and aggressive response and feel. Again, there are a lot of factors that contribute to this but these are the basics.
Regarding the flex and stiffness, we talked a little last week how the stiffer the board, the more pop your going to get. Now, with the wood and fiberglass boards, a stiffer board will require a thicker core or more glass. Naturally the stiffer these boards get, the heavier they get.... less
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December 20, 2017 - Filed in
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