Make one champ! I have one on the go atm. I recon it's going to be a game changer!
I used the outline profile of a Tona pop, it's 119cms long and 43cm wide. 6 ply, 12 ply on the kicks. Minimal (40mm)rocker coz rocker is not your mate. Might put some concave into it.
Still not 100% sure on rails. Atm it's all just 90deg.
Will glass it and probably put fake lawn on the top for ****s and giggles.
Don't think I'll put any fins on it.
whatever you do don't pay too much for one as no-one seems to want to buy them.
secondly unless you're willing to put hours in learning you won't get much joy they are pain to go upwind, weigh too much, have too much rocker so you need a bigger kite etc. etc.
cue sir Rowdy meister
Ta, I'm pretty lazy with building so will see what I can find second hand :)
There's a few people here with skate deck tape type boards .. Not super keen to be wearing runners kiting..
ta Rowdy for the info,
Have you tried boards with surfboard style soft 'gorilla' grip - Or are you better off using runners so you don't bash your feet when flipping the deck about??
Can someone point me in the right direction for shaping the rails....
I'm finding it difficult to get some reliable information.
Also - would you recommend a concave/double concave bottom?
Thanks.
good timing! havent been on here in ages! I ride the frontier kite skate actually designed for the kite. So good having the slightly less rocker after us playing with about 10 diferent shapes, Andrew at frontier has really nailed the latest model. They even can be bought with a snowboard type sintered base now too. Also there is the option of foam or griptape top. I like the griptape myself, but kungas rides the foam top and prefers it. Just personel taste in my opinion. Just be ready to have scuffed up ankles if you ride griptape though.
Check out these hand made beasts here: http://frontierwakeskates.com/
we are always down at rosebud carpark 14 if u ever want to give one a go just come ask. i always have a spare one in the van. Byo some shoes
Done, my first proper wake skate. I learnt a great deal and know how to make some improvements for next time.
Triple glassed, soft rails, 16 ply on the ends taping off to 7 ply. ( Next one will be thicker)
45mm continuous rocker.
Glass for 5m2 was $30
Resin $10
Grass $15
Ply $10 (off-cuts from my work bench)
Sand paper $5
Other expenses $15
Glass for 5m2 was $30
Resin $10
Grass $15
Ply $10 (off-cuts from my work bench)
Sand paper $5
Other expenses $15
Hair cut - priceless