Kitesurf Boards
Some details, pics & history of my previous home built projects below
I only make the odd kitesurf board out of interest, so none for sale.
If you wish to purchase Custom pro made Boards for the water
I can recommend a good friend Dereck Camacho for Custom Kite or Surf boards
Link to Dereck's site HERE
CKB BOARDS (CustomKiteBoard)
Some proto-project boards made over last 4 years
History
In 2004 I had some surplus carbon prepreg and a friend asked if I
could make him an inexpensive carbon board for learning to kitesurf on.
The first board 146 x 45 was pretty simple and after a test at
Blackpool,
proved a very good light wind and beginner's board due to the large planing area.
I was asked to make a few more so I thought a web based diary might
help share these ideas, as I was learning how to improve on each design.
In 2005 I got hooked on board making full time ( as a hobby), due to a holiday
in Antigua and lessons
with Nik at Kite Antigua.
Over this period Dereck Camacho was board testing and the Autofocus DVD was being
filmed at a private spot on the other side of the island which got me interested
in wakestyle boards and thinking about the high breakage problem when
used on sliders.
However one of the main difficulties with full carbon kitesurf boards is that they
can
become too stiff if not designed well.
Rob Coulson's CKB 129 x 39
Discussing tucked rails with DC
Decal applied under Gel Coat
Fitted with Dakine for this shot.
Tucked rail (mid
section)
Countersunk SS Fin Bolts
I have been asked for the template for this board a few times
so here are the dimensions.
Click on image above for download of enlargement
Original Specifications
129 x 38.5 x (1.0 - 0.8) cm
Profile radius 3.37m
Tails 26.5 cm
3.0 cm rocker at tip
0.2 cm concave at mid section decreasing to flat after footpads
50 cm stance
5.0 cm North TFC fins
Maui Magic footstraps
3D Handle
3D UP2U symetrical pads
6mm Metric SS Fasteners
Maxi-Flex tails
MTM28 120 deg C 18 ton pressure cured prepreg matrix
High modulus prepreg Carbon Unidirectional 18k (234GPa) x3 Base
Woven Carbon prepreg 12k 2x2 twill, top cover
Carbon rail re-enforcement x10 UD 18k Carbon
Airex (Herex) C71.75 1 cm. cross-linked, closed cell, polymer core
Black x3 UD + x1 BD carbon prepreg on lower surface
Re-Paint Job 2009
Recent re-furbishment in August 2009
Size comparison with 138x42 Cabrinha Custom in for a repair
Original Component weights
| Weight Kilo | Option | |
|---|---|---|
| Bareboard | 1.462 | |
| Hardpoints | 0.146 | x |
| 3D UP2U footpads | 0.230 | x |
| Maui Magic straps | 0.369 | x |
| 3D grab | 0.063 | x |
| x4 North TFC 5.0cm Fins | 0.159 | x |
| x 18 SS Fasteners | 0.250 | x |
| Total | 2.679 |
2004 - (2008) Carbon Prepreg KITEBOARDS
2004 Ver 001 136 x 42 Proto with NSI Pads & straps
2005 Ver. 002 136 x 42 Wakestyle Bi-Board Proto with Unions now with Adam & da
boyz in Antigua
(Lower Part of the Bi-Board shown with Ti fasteners at centre)
Ver. 002 Jim's 136 x 42 Custom painted Wakestyle board with straps on 8"
binding plate
2008 Ver. 003 Ally's 135 x 41 custom wakestyle proto board with Unions in Narrow
stance
Wider stance
2008 Same board showing rocker line and alternative binding positions for wider
stance.
A few of the early (2005) Custom painted 145 x 44 146 x 40 and
Sam's Carbon finish 119 x 37
Skimboards
Jim's Ver. 03 Carbon Skimboard at Animal WindFest08
Sam Lawman's Ver 04