Impact – Custom EPS/Epoxy Construction
McTavish Surfboards is stoked to release our new IMPACT custom epoxy construction into the McTavish line-up. IMPACT supplies a stronger, lighter board, with fantastic flex properties. This enhances surfing performance without sacrificing strength, and keeps the boards feeling lively. Best of all, all IMPACT boards are custom shaped - Any model is available, in any dimensions.
Our IMPACT epoxy process distills the best of the available systems, and combines it with custom shapes. Here’s how:
CORE: We utilise only the finest Expanded PolyStyrene (EPS) cores available. These are NOT block or bun foam, with loose unpredictable bead adhesion. Our cores are therefore far less water absorbent than many EPS cores. EPS is far lighter than standard polyurethane foam, giving us a light but strong base from which to work.
LAMINATION: We use the world’s No 1 epoxy by Resin Research from the USA. After glassing the bottom in two layers of glass, we laminate the deck with a single. Then we vacuum-bag a thin sheet of Dyvinicell high-density PVC foam onto the deck, and laminate another layer of glass over, creating a sandwich deck. Dent resistant, snap resistant and strong.
COSMETICS: We have mastered epoxy pigmenting, allowing most colours to be integrated into the laminate. You won't be able to choose from ANY artwork (the way you can with a custom PU), but there is a wide variety of designs and colours available.