After making a pattern I traced it onto the EPS and then shaped it by hand.
After in depth research of fiberglass weights, epoxy types and glassing schedules, I decided on the best combination for a wakesurfing application. Here is the final fiberglass layer and application of ricepaper graphic made in Illustrator.
Installing fin plugs.
All smiles on the first ride. If I were to do it again I would sharpen the rails (edges) to increase control and responsiveness, as well as reduce the rocker to make it ride faster.
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Wake Surfboard
Learn the science and process of composites manufacture and gain hands on experience. Create a useable artifact in one month and with a max budget of $100.
• Researched shape characteristics of surfboards
• Selected shape variables to maximize control on boat wake.
• Hand shaped EPS core, applied fiberglass with custom glass schedule.
• Installed fins, grip pad
