Making board faster
 

Short of fin configuration is there a way to make a board faster?

Not really

Lose some weight

Ha. Im 165. Have cwb ride and trying to get the most out of it till next year

That board is slow as ****. Too much camber

Get a soulcraft

If it is glossy, sand it or spray a texture surface to it. If it is dirty, clean it.

Also, not just fin configuration, but the right fins or better fins can make all the difference.

Otherwise, get the right custom. Nothing faster than a Chaos.

Nick

I am curious, wouldn't glossy be faster then texture. My mind would be texture would be rough so slower??? just curious on that.

Also, I agree nothing faster then a chaos!

No. I won't go into all the physics here, but basically adhesion, cohesion, surface tension, etc., are good subjects to look at. It is not as simple as the basic principals of friction and frictional loss.

In simple terms water molecules tend to stick to glossy surface more than a rough or sanded surface. Think of it like trying to lift a smooth piece of glass off the waters surface versus a rough or texture surface. The way water molecules react around textured surfaces is different. Why does a dimpled golf ball fly farther then a smooth ball?

Nick

that was a great example since im a golfer. Thanks that's interesting and working looking into more.

I do a lot of painting and wet sand with many different grits. What would you say i shoul try wet sanding it with. And is there a method as far as a straight line. Side to side front to back. Thanks for the great info. I know the board is not the greatest but willing to try to make it a little better.

General consensus is 400 nose to tail is the best of aesthetics and function, aside from a micro textured spray finish. Most custom built boards from quality factories get an acrylic sealer or two part spray finish on them.

Some swear by 200-300 grit nose to tail , but this is going to look more murky/milky/cloudy when dry.

Nick

Thanks. I was thinking 600 but i have some 400 also.

I prefer, 600. It gives a great look.

Nick, how do I get ahold of you to talk about designing a custom Chaos board? Been riding a Neo and really love it, however I went out with a few friends the other day who both just got new Soulcraft boards "The Emily" version...I was pretty amazed at how much faster it was than my Neo, carving was lighter/faster and I was getting decent air, really liked the feel. Anyway, heard lot of good things about your boards too and wanted to look into the options.

Get a soulcraft...

True on the Chaos. Every person that has ridden my Chaos Bamboo Sixer says it's the fastest board they've ever been on. Still loving the handmade one you delivered to me at the Hula Hut Nick.

shredstixxusa@gmail.com I believe is still Nick's email. Great guy to deal with. I'm lucky to live within an hour of where he shapes his boards. Instead of shipping my Chaos Sixer he met me at a restaurant on the lake and delivered it. Also gave me a board sock no charge.

I can be reached at nick@chaossurfco.com or 5126934823

Nick

Thanks, I will be in touch

Nick does take great care of everyone. I know he has for me!!! love my sunglasses!!!!! I am waiting for this winter to order my new board. I want to do it as a reward for losing some weight. Is Ashley riding your chaos board this past weekend in the championship??? I know my next board will be bright PINK so everyone on my lake knows its mine!!!!!

Really the sixer the fastest?? More then team pro? I do love my ringer!!!!