cork for the backyarders
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cork for the backyarders
Hey guys - i'm about to order a full roll of NL20 core cork, because its the only way to order it from the distributor. the full roll is probably way more than I need, so if anyone would like some i'm happy to share it round for my cost price per metre.
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contact can be removed with thinners or acetone. the filler coat provides a lot of strength to your surfboard.
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yep thats where i got mine from too - last time i ordered though it was either 1m x 1m squares or minimum 40m. spoke to him today and they are doing 10m minimums with a $10 cut fee. So i wont have any for you scurvee bastards anymore! I'll just get what I need!
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Wouldn't throw the acetone around too freely. Go by the manufacturer's recommendation for clean-up.gabsouy wrote:contact can be removed with thinners or acetone. the filler coat provides a lot of strength to your surfboard.
No strength in filler resin per se, if you don't believe me leave a very thin amount in a cup, pop it out and stand on it on a soft surface, it's the combination of resin and glass.
More strength in finish resin which now probably is rarely used.
Sorry to be a pedant…
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Naked cork can be pretty tough on flesh, MF.
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i find it a tiny fraction nicer than wax. bonus points for not getting wax balls stuck in my front mane and pubes.alakaboo wrote:Naked cork can be pretty tough on flesh, MF.
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It's more if you try to drag across it, if you are not sliding around it is okay. You can sand it smooth too, still grippy.
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Don't get me wrong, I've got 2 and ride a 3rd with cork, and I'm not going back.
I just think it grabs hairy knees and scabs a bit.
The deadening effect is something I like, bit like driving a racing car with slightly deflated tyres on the beach. Seem to handle chop better, if they do lose a little crispness when it is perfect
I just think it grabs hairy knees and scabs a bit.
The deadening effect is something I like, bit like driving a racing car with slightly deflated tyres on the beach. Seem to handle chop better, if they do lose a little crispness when it is perfect
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http://www.calypsocork.com.au/colours.htmfongss wrote:i wonder if u can get cork....in other colours
the poo brown will hold it back comercially
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looks pretty decent. 750ml though is a lot of weight to add!
my previous ones have gone on in the bag with 400ml resin which wets out 2 oz innegra, 4 oz quad axel, carbon fibre uni strip and 4 oz S glass
my previous ones have gone on in the bag with 400ml resin which wets out 2 oz innegra, 4 oz quad axel, carbon fibre uni strip and 4 oz S glass
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Not sure if it exactly what you meant, but I've got a board that was retrofitted with cork after a repair, vacced on.
It is great. Weight wasn't critical, as the original was a bit light (innegra mixed with some other stuff I don't really understand). I'd estimate it added 400g or so, on a 6'4x 19.5"
It is great. Weight wasn't critical, as the original was a bit light (innegra mixed with some other stuff I don't really understand). I'd estimate it added 400g or so, on a 6'4x 19.5"
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hey guys,
where is the best place to get cork if I just want enough to retrofit to the deck of a 6'9?
I have a vac setup already so just need the cork.
cheers,
scot
where is the best place to get cork if I just want enough to retrofit to the deck of a 6'9?
I have a vac setup already so just need the cork.
cheers,
scot
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hey scot,
i've got a decent sized roll here if you need some.
i've got a decent sized roll here if you need some.
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You probably could have used an ash try over the last week or so
Jaffa, I'm opinionated, and I'm sometimes right. So?
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Hey all, anyone tried this stuff. Being self adhesive could save a whole lot of headaches and weight.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cork-Sheet-5 ... 564d20abac
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cork-Sheet-5 ... 564d20abac
When it gets to this level of self important stupidity I lose interest.
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it would just be like sticking a giant traction pad on the board - for me one of the benefits of including cork in a lam schedule is the strength and dampening affects it has on the ride, not just the traction.spork wrote:Hey all, anyone tried this stuff. Being self adhesive could save a whole lot of headaches and weight.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cork-Sheet-5 ... 564d20abac
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Cork has go better grip than wax imo. Never tried the deck traction. But I love Cork.
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