Kevlar
The Carbon Hybrid Tapes are custom made (purpose built) for surfboard production and have become the industry standard for strengthening the rails and tail area of surfboards, the area’s most affected by high impact and back foot pressure.
The Carbon Hybrid Tapes uses a blend of 2mm thick carbon and a 2mm Kevlar between the carbon. This construction ensures a high strength to flex ratio and doesn’t effect on the natural flex of the board. Moreover, the use of Uni-Directional weave pattern provides a high impact strength and allows for a kinetic flex pattern that will spring the tail back to its natural curve which creates extra drive and speed.
FEATURES
Flex Properties similar to S-Glass with higher Impact Strength
High Impact Resistance
High Tensile Strength Increases Tail Strength
Naturally UV Resistant
Enhanced wet out ability with resin
Doesn’t em-brittle under high speed impact
Amazing strength-to-weight ratio
Basalt is a great alternative for manufactures that want more tail flex without compromising the natural flex of the foam, also with out losing integrity of impact and tensile strength.
INDUSTRY USES
Tail Patches
Kevlar Tapes feature on the back rail of surfboards to prevent the tails from shattering and strengthening the deck from foot compressions.
Bottom of Surfboard
Kevlar Tapes are also used on the bottom of the surfboards to create additional spring or pop out of the board. Known as Kitetic Flex
Full Rail of Surfboard
Kevlar Tapes are often used along the full length of the surfboard rail with stringerless surfboards for added strength.
PU & EPS Compatible
Developed by Shapers Composites
Our Kevlar Tapes are compatible with both EPS Epoxy and PU Polyester Resin.The Kevlar Tapes are used during the lamination process. The tapes are placed on the foam before the cloth is laminated. Most manufactures mark the area they wish to place the Kevlar Tapes, and brush a small amount of resin on the foam . The Kevlar Tapes are then placed on the resin and then continue to lay the cloth over the board and laminate as normal.