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RIDE ENGINE FOIL BOARDS

Hey Gary, so tell us what’s new construction-wise in the new boards?

We have tuned in the lamination construction and material use by model, as each specific board has a different set of requirements based on its intended use. Then the boards do share a few techniques that add to the overall strength and durability, while remaining lightweight. One of these techniques is a unique process in which the foil tracks are constructed in the boards, that incorporates a top to bottom lamination that creates an I-beam. This allows us to deliver an extremely strong mounting interface for the foil, yet eliminates unnecessary lamination around the boxes that creates unwanted weight.

It seems the evolution of dedicated foil boards has been almost as quick as the evolution

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