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 Surface Continuity
Analyzing the slope of surfboard surfaces enables us to determine the overall smoothness of the shape. We identify incongruent surfaces and correct them before a master shape is created. Perfection every time.
Bouyant Force
Measures of volume, mass, and surface area create a fundamental buoyant force. This force helps determine the optimal rider weight and wave height for any given shape.
Frequency Analysis
Many surfboard enthusiasts will talk about a surfboard's frequency, acoustics, resonance, or harmonics. Acoustics and harmonics do not apply to surfboards - only resonance and frequency, as resonance is actually a result of frequency. What we're concerned with in surfboards is called the primary mode of resonance. The primary mode directly relates to the flex and stiffness of the surfboard; moreover, it enables the determination of change in stiffness between different geometries of the board. Having this information helps us engineer the optimal flex pattern for ultimate performance!
Tensile and Torsional Strength
By measuring resistance to breakage, denting, and twisting, we are able to set standards for production that ensure premium quality in each and every board. Measurements of flexural strength are also used to calculate stiffness and predict the primary mode of resonance.
Inertia
Inertia is sometimes called "swing weight". It helps determines how quickly a surfer can redirect the surfboard during a maneuver. The measurement of this important value allows us to catalog feedback and discover performance characteristics associated with different inertias. Inertia is the tendency of a moving object to continue moving in a straight line (resisting acceleration, deceleration, or change in direction), and is the product of an object's mass and its velocity. Hence, inertia is a function of the weight of the board: Less weight = greater maneuverability.
Center of Gravity
The center of gravity is the fundamental pivot point of the surfboard - the point on which the board would balance. By locating the center of mass, surfers can more easily find the "sweet spot" of their board.
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