we use a State-of-the-art UV inhibitor to keep our
blanks white for longer.
We are continually testing and doing similar tests on other
brands. However, to satisfy ourselves we enlisted independent lab tests.
These have shown that our foam is consistently stronger weight for weight
than the competition. While good in themselves, these tests do not tell
the whole story which is where shapers and surfers come in. We have always
encouraged constructive criticism as a matter of policy, since the result
has without fail led to constant improvement. The ‘take it or leave
it’ attitude is not for us.
compression test results
One very consistent comment that we get from our customers
is the seeming lack of deck delamination in surfboards made from our blanks.
This, we believe, is due to the more progressive fail characteristics
of our foam, whereas our competitors tend to fail catastrophically when
overstressed. Tests show that not only does Homeblown foam fail later,
but it maintains its strength and does not suffer catastrophic cell failure
indicated by the down curves shown on the imports. Also the state-of-the-art
UV inhibitor we use in our foam keeps it from yellowing for longer.
Our unique chemistry makes it about 10 times more waterproof than other
surfboard foam. This means ding repairs are much less urgent.
"I have been using HB foam since they started and have always
been impressed with their attitude and innovation. Although not all their
experiments and formulations have been the dogs' bollocks, the last 6
months have shown huge improvements in weight, cell size and stiffness.
The blanks are as good as any and certainly a lot stronger, even the stringers
are straight!"
Johnny Purton
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