| The theory behind asymmetrical surfboards |
| Wednesday, 22 December 2010 12:28 |
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Kelly Slater has been testing asymmetrical surfboards, shaped by Channel Islands. Some say it works, some say it is another way of marketing surfboards. In the last days, Roy Stewart, from Olo Surfer, has strongly criticized the theory behing Channel Islands' new revolutionary product. "The claim is that moving the stringer will change the axis of rotation of the surfboard. This is incorrect, as the axis of rotation is determined by the surfboard's area distribution and the position of the rider's feet, not by the stringer position", says Roy Stewart in his website. The avant garde wooden surfboard shaper says the above diagram explains the surfboard will rotate around the stringer position. "It will not. Leverage cannot be increased by moving the stringer position". Stewart believes the CI idea do not reflect the true knowledge of surfboard flex and hydrodynamics and calls it a "Myth Making Marketing Machine". Have your say. Send your ideas and opinions to editor[at]surfertoday.com. We'll add it here below. Adam Weller: Definitely not an expert on physics or hydrodynamics but: Am I being too gullible or optimistic?
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| Last Updated on Thursday, 23 December 2010 17:33 |
