environmental concerns and board making

john - · Post by **john -** » Mon May 02, 2005 1:59 am

Hey Red

getting any of the current action Victoria is enjoying? what a day today...but i was at work

I dont think things will change in a hurry or even if were trying...but damn if it has not been interesting....plus that Albert! whoda thought a cow chaser could be that full of info

i feel better informed about things which is really all we set out to do...and then change things if we can

but all naughty kids get the chance to pick up rubbish in our play ground so thats a start!

Steeno · Post by **Steeno** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:37 am

chiko "albert" is a very clever little cow chaser

Marky V · Post by **Marky V** » Mon May 02, 2005 12:01 pm

Eps (polystyrene) core, no hazardous gases, recyclable.

Balsa skins, renewable resource also much better flex return than thin glass skin.

Epoxy resin, less VOC than poly, more durable(but harder to work).

With this construction a better performing (faster, longer lasting flex return), longer lasting board. Less resin and glass used because proper 'sandwich' composite construction utilised.
This must have less environmental impact than conventional boards, I also doubt the longevity of the rastovich boards without glass over and under the wood veneer.

red · Post by **red** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:25 pm

aluminium good, but in thunderstorm give burnt fingers

You're immersed in electically earthing substance (seawater) and you're worried about conductivity?
Corneal kneeboard - seeing eye board? Go where no other board has seen before!

Dorje,
I've given it away for a while - recharging. Too many contest, too many "have to" sessions and pressing deadlines for other things. Waiting for that "really want to surf" feeling to strike again. Building up energy for Coffs in June, Hawaii in July, UK in August.
Poor timing to stay out of the water, since this is possibly the best autumn in 60 years. I wonder if you ever sleep alone if you have a harem?

john - · Post by **john -** » Mon May 02, 2005 5:23 pm

red wrote:[Dorje,
I wonder if you ever sleep alone if you have a harem?

well...at 1am last night there was just the wife but by 2am there was the 14 month daughter and 4am there was 5 year old daughter (after a bad dream) which saw me out in the lounge and on the couch...happily the cat was on the other couch

an odd quiz Red but you mabe in a silly mood or im missing some essential point which is quite the norm for me - takes me 5 minutes to get things and then only if im really on!

enjoy your rest