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08-25-2014, 02:38 AM
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Howzit BC ......always good to hear from you...and even better to know you are looking to build another rc Surfer.
As for the difference between the two boards - Personally I could not chose between the two - the differences are very subtle - I have employed much the same rocker / POD shape / and geometry in both.
The 28" SUP ( with paddle) or CrackerJack ( without paddle) may have the edge over the Floatér in a tighter hollow and be ever so slightly more stable, due to its aspect ratio advantage - But ! - I would say it would really be down to the preferred board shape ....I fortunately have both so don't have to decide.....just enjoying surfing something different for now.....That said ....all my current orders are the CrackerJack shape - Both 36"and 28".
I do prefer the new Bro dude - it's buoyancy and stance work well...and has a far better scale ratio in respect to the board size.....surprisingly not effected by the wind as I may have thought....
Take Care !
As for the difference between the two boards - Personally I could not chose between the two - the differences are very subtle - I have employed much the same rocker / POD shape / and geometry in both.
The 28" SUP ( with paddle) or CrackerJack ( without paddle) may have the edge over the Floatér in a tighter hollow and be ever so slightly more stable, due to its aspect ratio advantage - But ! - I would say it would really be down to the preferred board shape ....I fortunately have both so don't have to decide.....just enjoying surfing something different for now.....That said ....all my current orders are the CrackerJack shape - Both 36"and 28".
I do prefer the new Bro dude - it's buoyancy and stance work well...and has a far better scale ratio in respect to the board size.....surprisingly not effected by the wind as I may have thought....
Take Care !
08-25-2014, 03:04 AM
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28" CrackerJack board - Hatch-cover - head - Bro core - de-moulded and trimmed .... inset moulded into the hatch cover is to accommodate a 4s lipo pack whilst keeping the boards volume down, reducing the required righting weight.
08-25-2014, 03:48 AM
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Footpad heel extensions and carbon reinforcement applied.
The ankle area has a total of 6 Carbon fibre layers and 2 glass fibre layers
making for good strength. The total surface area of each foot pad provides
good stability and glueing bond to the hatch cover.
The ankle area has a total of 6 Carbon fibre layers and 2 glass fibre layers
making for good strength. The total surface area of each foot pad provides
good stability and glueing bond to the hatch cover.
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08-25-2014, 07:57 AM
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Fitting water cooling pipes into the 36"board. Single inlet /outlet - flowing first to the ESC - then to the motor. Special care is taken inside/outside the housing to ensure a strong bond and a good seal.
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08-26-2014, 01:20 AM
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Thanks for quick reply Dom, Crackerjack does seem like a nice allrounder for general surfin.
Even though the Floater looks like a wake board, i do like the theory of a full rail board, espec as we cant weight back on the tail like a real surfer.
Anyway, took me a year to build last one so new board will be a way off yet, was thinkin of a new deck system but then again, keeping deck same as can use same deck / riders on both.
May have to purchase a new flexybro to enhance the experience!
All good brosurfer, here's a pic of 'old' flexybro getting one last year...
Even though the Floater looks like a wake board, i do like the theory of a full rail board, espec as we cant weight back on the tail like a real surfer.
Anyway, took me a year to build last one so new board will be a way off yet, was thinkin of a new deck system but then again, keeping deck same as can use same deck / riders on both.
May have to purchase a new flexybro to enhance the experience!
All good brosurfer, here's a pic of 'old' flexybro getting one last year...
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08-26-2014, 01:55 AM
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Howzit BC ....decisions - decisions ...lol...due to the wide square tail - the CrackerJack also has a relatively parallel rail aspect.
Classic picture - I like the carve line on the face of the wave - nice entry style !
Classic picture - I like the carve line on the face of the wave - nice entry style !
08-26-2014, 02:21 AM
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28" colour flow coat sanded down in preparation for decals...decals are laminated between a layer of cloth before a clear filler coat is applied.
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08-26-2014, 09:46 AM
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Just had to squeeze in a quick pack .....suffering from workshop fever - had to get the kids to sports....
http://youtu.be/yYPBiYakfI0
http://youtu.be/yYPBiYakfI0
08-27-2014, 02:06 AM
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Cloth lamination sanded down - Clear gloss coat applied to hull/bottom.
Levels set to maintain desired rockers.
Tail taped up to create a sharp release edge.
Levels set to maintain desired rockers.
Tail taped up to create a sharp release edge.
08-27-2014, 10:19 PM
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Enjoying !..........what would seem to ne the last of the Winter swell in the Bay .....Spring will soon be upon us ......it has been a great season !
http://youtu.be/fU35ouQK370
http://youtu.be/fU35ouQK370
08-28-2014, 06:21 AM
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36" boards Steering servo trays manufactured - makes for easy placement and removal of the servo for servicing/exchanging....
Just waiting on the delivery of the ESC's and Props so that we can get these two Big Boys WET !
Just waiting on the delivery of the ESC's and Props so that we can get these two Big Boys WET !
08-28-2014, 09:51 PM
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Howzit Thijs !...welcome to the forum !.....thank you for the compliment - always great to know that there is another rc Surfer hitting the surf - keep us posted !
08-28-2014, 10:17 PM
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Big Bro's getting kitted out with the Rash vests - certainly adds some more authentic dimension to them.
Lisa-Marie has found some very cool rash vest Lycra ..........
Lisa-Marie has found some very cool rash vest Lycra ..........
08-28-2014, 11:57 PM
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Hi Bro, thank you.
I read everything in this thread and learned a lot.
My son-in-law first time with the Kyosho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyW_X71DKkM&feature=youtu.be
Thijs
I read everything in this thread and learned a lot.
My son-in-law first time with the Kyosho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyW_X71DKkM&feature=youtu.be
Thijs
08-29-2014, 02:39 AM
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Howzit Thijs !....thanks for posting the video ....were was the location ? - The board looked very nippy - nice set up - waves were a bit bumpy - nice big back flip at the end of the video - I have no Tim will get into it more and more - it is very Addictive !.....with no known cure.....LOL
08-29-2014, 03:23 AM
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Very nice vest, you should be proud of your wife 
Spot is here: https://www.google.nl/maps/place/51%...s0x0:0x0?hl=nl
I have a NQD and Kyosho, I was lucky to find a Kyosho (I paid 60 euro)
Yesterday I started sanding the Kyosho and thinking about painting it
Spot is here: https://www.google.nl/maps/place/51%...s0x0:0x0?hl=nl
I have a NQD and Kyosho, I was lucky to find a Kyosho (I paid 60 euro)
Yesterday I started sanding the Kyosho and thinking about painting it
08-29-2014, 04:35 AM
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28" CrackerJack hatch cover securing studs bonded into the board. This process needs to be carried out very meticulously to achieve a solid anchoring within the board. Syringing the epoxy into the cavities creates an hydraulic pressure which forces the epoxy into the foams open cells. The cavity hole extends all the way through to the hull, securing the stud to the opposite sides glass fibre.
08-30-2014, 02:32 AM
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Thanks Thijs !...
..the colour of the heads are more like the first two pictures - somehow the lighting changed ...which changed the picture colour.
Hatch Cover Securing system complete - I use / recommend the plastic knurl nuts not only because they look great -BUT- More Importantly - One is less likely to 'over torque' them when tightening down - as opposed to Wing Nuts - which can lead to lifting the stud out of its bond. The deflection rim around the hatch cover - deflects any water pressure- preventing it from
passing between the housing flange and cover - it also locates the hatch cover- preventing any movement which would otherwise place added stress on the studs.
..the colour of the heads are more like the first two pictures - somehow the lighting changed ...which changed the picture colour.Hatch Cover Securing system complete - I use / recommend the plastic knurl nuts not only because they look great -BUT- More Importantly - One is less likely to 'over torque' them when tightening down - as opposed to Wing Nuts - which can lead to lifting the stud out of its bond. The deflection rim around the hatch cover - deflects any water pressure- preventing it from
passing between the housing flange and cover - it also locates the hatch cover- preventing any movement which would otherwise place added stress on the studs.
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08-30-2014, 09:28 PM
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