andrewjohn Posted February 8, 2013 Report Posted February 8, 2013 Thought I'd resurrect this thread as I've been doing a bit of pimping myself of late. Remember this one. http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/4031/cimg0148of1.jpg Well, after years of hard riding I acquired it in a very sorry state. The deck was actually very good. A lot better than I thought it would be after seeing how Slides had suffered. But the Revos at first sight appeared beyond it. http://forum.kitecrowd.com/attachments/kite-landboarding/35687d1360360849-pimped-board-thread-img_9052.jpg After a good clean up I filled the bad bits with some metal epoxy putty, sanded and shaped. http://forum.kitecrowd.com/attachments/kite-landboarding/35686d1360360807-pimped-board-thread-img_9055.jpg Then sprayed up with etch primer, filler primer, paint then clear coat. The rubber gaiters were shagged as well, so I set about making some new ones. I took the best one, glued it where it was torn and made a 2 part mold from polyester resin. Once this was set i got some silicon rubber resin and mixed that and injected it with a syringe into the gap of the mold. Once set the new gaiters just peel out. I did have 3 rejects for one reason or another but finally got a set of four good ones. Finally drilled the roles in the deck with a holesaw, which was easier than I thought it would be. http://forum.kitecrowd.com/attachments/kite-landboarding/35685d1360360767-pimped-board-thread-img_9070.jpg First ride in the morning hopefully. Quote
slide Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 well done andrew i didn't think that board would be revived - you've done a fantastic job there - maybe you could make and sell the internal bushes , i would buy a set of hard ones - the ones in mine are a bit softer than id like , but brilliant job and i hope ya first ride gives ya good wind Quote
andrewjohn Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 Well I need to ride it first to see what mine are like Pete. At first I thought they would be far too soft, but once in they've tightened up quite a bit. As I said, I was really surprised at how good the deck was. It's only that the red aramid top layer has faded over time that it doesn't look quite as bling as it first did. The only minor repair I had to do was from me slipping with the drill when I had to drill out the bolts holding the Revos on. Then they required heat to get the remaining thread out, and one axle had to have a bearing cut off. Quote
Dubs Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Posted February 9, 2013 Nice work man, maybe sling paul an email and see what he recommends to bring the surface back up again? Quote
andrewjohn Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 Well, for starters it's a D-ex deck, so made by spike, and its just a case of the colour has faded from the red fibres in the aramid. I did think about putting another layer on top if it was not stiff enough, but having just spent 3 hrs on it I'm well chuffed. In fact I can't believe I've wasted nearly ten yrs not riding carbon. It's half the thickness and weight of my old Trampa, doesn't bottom out like the Trampa did on 4 wheel landings, and feels like there's nothing on my feet in jumps, and that's with steel axles. Pete, the elastomers I've got are a sort of clear greenish colour, and feel really soft, about the same as a very soft longboard wheel, so I'm guessing about 60-65 hardness. They ride fine, a little soft maybe, but I'll get used to them. In fact, I can't believe how easy I adjusted to riding it. I felt at ease straight away. Quote
slide Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 plzd you had a good session . i think the design itself is gennerally more steery than a conventional board , and thats not what i was use to . but its good its been ressarected and put in use again Quote
bathy1 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 Looking good mate!!! You done a great job resurrecting the old girl. Hope you get as much fun out of it that I did!! Quote
CKB Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 Well, for starters it's a D-ex deck, so made by spike, and its just a case of the colour has faded from the red fibres in the aramid. I did think about putting another layer on top if it was not stiff enough, but having just spent 3 hrs on it I'm well chuffed. In fact I can't believe I've wasted nearly ten yrs not riding carbon. It's half the thickness and weight of my old Trampa, doesn't bottom out like the Trampa did on 4 wheel landings, and feels like there's nothing on my feet in jumps, and that's with steel axles. Pete, the elastomers I've got are a sort of clear greenish colour, and feel really soft, about the same as a very soft longboard wheel, so I'm guessing about 60-65 hardness. They ride fine, a little soft maybe, but I'll get used to them. In fact, I can't believe how easy I adjusted to riding it. I felt at ease straight away. I split a roll of Fabric with spikej (D-ex) . Its Holographic Carbon Fabric 38193H/red from Carr Reinforcements ( 200 gsm Plain Weave Carbon-3k). I think it is a metallised carbon that has been dyed . After a few years use it was found that the metal wears off exposing the carbon. You can't get the original red holo finish back unless it is replaced but I have successfully smartened up decks by replacing with plain black prepreg weave. The Red Holo is mainly a cosmetic finish and I tried various other colours from Carr as well. Pic of sample below, but photo does not do holo effect justice. http://customkiteboard.com/misc/redholo.jpg Some pics of repairs to smarten up finish on my FB pages Timeline (2012 ) Quote
wezzie Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 With all this carbon talk I was feeling left out so I stripped my little D-EX and gave her a clean... Quote
christianfb Posted May 4, 2013 Report Posted May 4, 2013 http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4774/20130504145000.jpg I liked someone's idea of sticker bomb so I made this ... not sure if I like it though Quote
christianfb Posted May 4, 2013 Report Posted May 4, 2013 I liked the idea of sticker bomb so I had a go... http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4774/20130504145000.jpg Quote
christianfb Posted May 4, 2013 Report Posted May 4, 2013 I liked the idea of sticker bomb so I had a go... http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4774/20130504145000.jpg Quote
christianfb Posted May 4, 2013 Report Posted May 4, 2013 http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4774/20130504145000.jpg my attempt.. Quote
aarde landings Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 Time to add another to this very fine thread. this is my effort. Quote
Mr Jones Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 8 bit Trampa very space invaders I like it! Quote
aarde landings Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 Ha ha, that wasn't my my inspiration for shapeing it that way but i may have to get some little alien stickers for it now 🙂 got some space for an invader next to the trampa sticker. Quote
Mr Jones Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 Definitely one of the most original shaped boards I have seen and it's turned out very cool! I'm in the process of shaping a trampa myself, but not anything as individual as yours (bit boring to be honest) How did you cut it? Those are some pretty tight turns to make with a jigsaw Quote
aarde landings Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 yes, used a jigsaw, a lot of blades,a new one about every 6". nothing eats blades like a trampa. sanded the turns with a small flappy wheel in a drill and multi tool on the straights. started with making a template from white drawing paper, taped it on the board and stared at it for a couple of days, adjusted it, stared again then took it down the shed to cut. take your time, you only get one shot. Quote
ArdK1599968808 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 Another like from me for the pixel design. Good job! Quote
Dr Robin Posted June 4, 2013 Report Posted June 4, 2013 you should see my car :-P You should see my van ;-) Quote
plummet Posted June 4, 2013 Report Posted June 4, 2013 very inventive shape. though I suspect painful when you crash. Quote
wezzie Posted June 4, 2013 Report Posted June 4, 2013 very inventive shape. though I suspect painful when you crash. It's always painful when you crash plummet... Quote
parksy Posted July 13, 2014 Report Posted July 13, 2014 Well this thread has gone a bit quiet! Time for some carbon loveliness and a little upgrade to my board >> Hopefully getting the carbon base plates soon to complete the set:cool: Many thanks to Paul Hartland @ CKB Boards for his genius and craftsmanship! Quote
Matita Posted July 13, 2014 Report Posted July 13, 2014 Wow, that's a beauty! Also it's well known fact that green wheels go faster and higher:D Quote
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