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EPS from Lower Austria with highest compressive strength
EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) foam is lighter and has greater resistance to impacts and dents than PU (Polyurethane) foam. EPS also has better water resistance and can be more durable than PU if not constantly exposed to the sun.
The EPS core (blank) is specially produced for us by the company Brucha. Just 15 minutes away, we save long delivery routes through Europe and around the world to shape your custom surfboard.
From the company Sicomin – Bio, harder, UV resistant
We source our epoxy resin from the company Sicomin, which has developed a formula specifically for surfboards and their requirements. Here, too, we use the highest standard available to us in the surfboard industry.
Epoxy resin is known for its superior mechanical properties such as higher tensile strength, impact resistance, and stiffness compared to polyester resin. It also has better resistance to water, UV light, and chemicals. Epoxy is also less prone to shrinkage and distortion during the curing process and provides better adhesion to various materials such as wood, foam, and fiberglass.
Due to its superior mechanical properties and resistance to environmental factors, epoxy resin is often the preferred choice for demanding applications such as high-performance surfboards or other products that require high durability.
What distinguishes biaxial fiberglass fabric
Biaxial fiberglass fabric consists of two layers of fibers running at an angle to each other. Unlike unidirectional fiberglass fabrics, which only have high strength in one direction, biaxial fabrics provide more uniform strength in multiple directions.
The combination of the fiber layers results in higher tensile and impact strength as well as improved stiffness. This makes biaxial fiberglass fabric a popular choice for manufacturing boats, surfboards, wind turbines, and other applications that require high durability.
Another advantage of biaxial fiberglass fabrics is their flexibility and ability to adapt to complex shapes and surfaces. They can be easily cut and curved into various shapes without losing their structural integrity.
Overall, biaxial fiberglass fabric is an excellent choice for applications where high strength, stiffness, and flexibility are required, especially when it comes to achieving complex shapes and surfaces.
Low weight and absolute stiffness of the skimboards are our top priority. After hours of deliberation, we have achieved this through the Carbon Stringer I construction method. Drawing inspiration from statics in the form of a carbon I-beam, we integrated this into the blank, allowing us to achieve absolute stiffness without adding weight.
Additionally, we employ the Double Carbon Wrap Technology, applying carbon fabric on both sides using a vacuum process. Stiffest shape at lowest weight (1.6 kg)
We’ve all been there: a dreamy surf session interrupted by a ding on the rail. It’s frustrating because you shouldn’t take a board with a ding into the water. Corners, edges, obstacles that could damage your board are present at every breaking wave. While fiberglass offers optimal flexibility and performance properties in the water, it unfortunately lacks impact resistance.
The reinforcement fiber called Innegra™ is the perfect solution here. Excellent impact resistance due to increased toughness cushions the blow and prevents breakage on the rail. This is achieved because the Innegra fiber is not soaked in resin but only surrounded by it. Innegra™ is a high-tech fiber used in the aerospace and defense industries. It consists of “High Modulus Polypropylene,” which offers excellent properties for reinforcing surfboard rails.
More surf – less dings
The first thing you often check after a fall is the finbox. More frustrating than a ding on the rail is a dented finbox or when the fin has pressed into the board.
With our specially developed installation method, we have addressed this issue. We noticed that in all off-the-shelf boards, the transition from finbox to board (blank) is hard to soft. Therefore, the necessary stability of finboxes in the board for river surfing is not guaranteed. Eight anchors around the finbox ensure a smooth power transmission to the board. Reinforced with fiberglass strands in the anchors, the finbox withstands external influences and impacts without any problems. We recommend Sane brand finboxes for river surfboards. These provide an improved contact surface at the trailing edge of the fin, preventing it from pressing into the board.
More surf – less dings
Do you need help making a decision, sizing advice, or are you interested in a custom board?
Would you like to learn more about the construction of our boards or explore different design options?
Here’s how you can reach us:
Visit us at our Garage!
FISCHERZEILE 53
3430 Neuaigen
Austria
+43 664 4300760
office@paulsensurfgarage.com
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday & Sunday: Closed