Comments on: Making a Better Surfboard with Biofoam http://thegoat.backcountry.com/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/ A Daily Bleatdown Mon, 21 May 2012 11:44:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Backcountry.com: The Goat » Blog Archive » Organic Surfboards from Ocean Green http://thegoat.backcountry.com/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/#comment-44456 Backcountry.com: The Goat » Blog Archive » Organic Surfboards from Ocean Green Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:55:40 +0000 http://thegoat.backcountry.com/blog/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/#comment-44456 [...] If you’re sick of waiting for BioFoam to deliver and can’t stand the idea of an environmentally damaging product invading your feng-shui, then it’s time to for an Ocean Green Surfboard. Instead of foam and fiberglass, Ocean Green makes their surfboards from sturdy hollow balsa wood wrapped in organic hemp and cotton. It’s like taking a step back in time to the days before people discovered fiberglass and the harmful effects of smoking. [...] [...] If you’re sick of waiting for BioFoam to deliver and can’t stand the idea of an environmentally damaging product invading your feng-shui, then it’s time to for an Ocean Green Surfboard. Instead of foam and fiberglass, Ocean Green makes their surfboards from sturdy hollow balsa wood wrapped in organic hemp and cotton. It’s like taking a step back in time to the days before people discovered fiberglass and the harmful effects of smoking. [...]

]]> By: Tris Cokes http://thegoat.backcountry.com/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/#comment-43813 Tris Cokes Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:26:51 +0000 http://thegoat.backcountry.com/blog/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/#comment-43813 It should be noted that Machados' board was tinted and lightweight. We feel that the tint probably inhibited the UV cure of the eco-resin. Biofoam with a polyester or epoxy laminate is as durable as any other foam. The eco resin has a specific gravity over 20% less than polyester therefore a heavier glass can be used to result in a similar weight board. It should be noted that Machados’ board was tinted and lightweight. We feel that the tint probably inhibited the UV cure of the eco-resin. Biofoam with a polyester or epoxy laminate is as durable as any other foam. The eco resin has a specific gravity over 20% less than polyester therefore a heavier glass can be used to result in a similar weight board.

]]> By: bryantp http://thegoat.backcountry.com/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/#comment-41378 bryantp Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:46:09 +0000 http://thegoat.backcountry.com/blog/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/#comment-41378 However, today's boards are toxic. Nothing clean about them. The good news - not many of them although on a typical SoCal (or Kamakura) day, it might seem otherwise. However, today’s boards are toxic. Nothing clean about them. The good news - not many of them although on a typical SoCal (or Kamakura) day, it might seem otherwise.

]]> By: bryantp http://thegoat.backcountry.com/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/#comment-41377 bryantp Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:43:18 +0000 http://thegoat.backcountry.com/blog/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/#comment-41377 Plant-based boards that don't crumple? Google "Duke Kahanamoku" for answers. Plant-based boards that don’t crumple? Google “Duke Kahanamoku” for answers.

]]> By: WhiskyTangoFoxtrot http://thegoat.backcountry.com/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/#comment-40995 WhiskyTangoFoxtrot Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:32:32 +0000 http://thegoat.backcountry.com/blog/2007/07/16/biofoam-surfboards/#comment-40995 Gimme a break... Plant based surfboards? Non-toxic surfboards? I though that something is only toxic if you ingest it. Who eats surfboards? Want a board made from 100% renewable and non-petroleum based products? It already exists. It's called wood. Gimme a break…
Plant based surfboards? Non-toxic surfboards?
I though that something is only toxic if you ingest it. Who eats surfboards?

Want a board made from 100% renewable and non-petroleum based products?
It already exists. It’s called wood.

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