Fiberflex

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Parabolic Carbon Fiber Frame, High Density EPS Foam Core, Epoxy Laminate, Custom Shaped --

The FiberFlex is a completely custom surfboard shaped out of high density EPS - expandable poly styrene – with a parabolic carbon fiber frame to create a board with a high energy, rapid spring back resulting in ultimate speed and drive. The Core The EPS core is high density EPS - expandable polystyrene – foam with a similar density to your regular PU foam blank. The main advantage of the EPS core is that it has a memory. This memory prolongs the life of the core and when combined with the parabolic carbon fiber frame and epoxy laminate your surfboard will maintain it’s liveliness for longer than a PU surfboard. The Parabolic Carbon Fiber Frame The key to the flex pattern of the FiberFlex boards is the parabolic carbon fiber frame that is constructed within the board design. The carbon fiber frame is designed to maximise speed and drive whilst maintaining a flex pattern that flows with waves. The structural design of the frame minimises twisting of the board which results in a board that is less likely to snap and crease. The flex pattern of the board is very lively and responsive. You will feel the board responding to your surfing much quicker which results in more speed and drive when you need it. The Epoxy Laminate The epoxy laminate is the final process in manufacturing the board. It is glassed very similar to a standard PU surfboard only that we use a high quality, UV resistant epoxy resin system. The epoxy resin system creates a highly flexible laminate resilient to cracking and fracturing and has a flexural life span 2-3 times a polyester resin. Questions and Answers Q. Do I need to change my dimensions when ordering a FiberFlex board? A. No you don't. The buoyancy of the FiberFlex is very similar to a normal PU board. Q. How long would a FiberFlex last? A. The FiberFlex has a high density EPS core. This EPS foam has a better strength to weight ratio than PU foam so the density of EPS foam used in the FiberFlex is more resistant to denting. The parabolic carbon fiber frame reduces the ability for the board to twist and thus prevents the board form creasing and snapping. The epoxy resin is also a more durable resin than polyester and also improves the lifespan of the board. Overall the FiberFlex would generally last twice the length of a normal PU board. Q. Is the FiberFlex EPS board available in all models? A. Yes it is. All models can be ordered in this technology. The shape doesn’t restrict the use of the technology. Q. Are the Pro riders surfing these boards? A. Yes, there are a large number of pro riders on the WCT and WQS surfing these boards. Q. How does the weight compare to a standard glass PU board? A. A standard glassed 6'2 PU board with FCS would weight 2.6 to 2.7kg on average. A FiberFlex would weight 2.5 to 2.6kg on average. Q. How does the FiberFlex range compare to other epoxy board currently on the market? A. Many of the epoxy boards currently on the market are NOT custom made in Australia, do not have a high performance flex pattern which results in ultimate speed and drive and the designs are limited in shape and to stock sizes. The Parabolic carbon frame design delivers a high performance flex pattern and high energy rapid spring back which results in Ultimate Speed and Drive. The buoyancy of the FiberFlex models is very close to a standard PU board. You do not need to change the size of the boards and when surfing the board buoyancy feels similar under your feet and also when you are on rail. The EPS cores however are very light and lively and have a better memory than PU foam. The other benefit with the FiberFlex range is that you can work with your shaper on your boards to achieve exactly what you want from your boards. Q. If I ding my FiberFlex, how can it be fixed? A. If you get a ding in your FiberFlex board, treat it the same way as you would with a PU board – except use Epoxy resins. First dry the board out to evaporate all water in the core, pre-sand, bog it up – with epoxy resin, reshape, laminate – with epoxy resin, pre-sand, then filler coat and sand back. Solarez has a epoxy repair kit for small cracks and dings.