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Kitesail
Since 23 Jun 2006
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The Gorge
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 Fri Feb 13, 09 6:28 pm Hollow Wood Strip Kiteboard |
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Just started on Cedar Strip Kiteboard -
I understand they are a sweet ride 
The construction is made of a spline and ribs with cedar strips laminated over.
Glassed with Epoxy and top-coated. Pretty sure it's going to be in there "weight wise".
My Kayak Project:
Completed a Cedar strip Kayak this winter that is just under 16' and weighs 33lbs finished. It's a nice boat to paddle; light to carry and responsive.
I'll post some build pictures of the board as I'm underway now.
John
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4184 Posts
Portland
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1850 Posts
Portland
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| Fri Feb 13, 09 9:30 pm |
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that looks pretty sweet
these guys got it down it looks like..
http://www.grainsurfboards.com/
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
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Doin' The Dalles
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| Sat Feb 14, 09 5:38 am |
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| Gorgeous craftsmanship John. Looking forward to the future pics.
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1043 Posts
Seaside
Salty
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| Sat Feb 14, 09 8:47 am |
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| very nice, is that a kit?
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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P-Town / W-Salmon
Site Lackey
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| Sat Feb 14, 09 9:54 am |
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| Beautiful stuff!
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
1386 Posts
Hood River
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| Sat Feb 14, 09 11:46 am |
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Kayaks are dope.
Do you think the board will be strong enough hollow?? Could break easy dont you think?
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
777 Posts
Portland, OR
Hot Monkey
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| Sat Feb 14, 09 12:10 pm |
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So is it safe to say that you wont be jumping this board?
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
3079 Posts
Camas
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| Sat Feb 14, 09 12:25 pm |
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Very cool! I really like that Kayak; you obviously are damn good at this. 
Will you fill the interior of the board with some kind of light foam? Can't wait to see the finished product... Any chance you might post some photos of the work in progress?
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
1882 Posts
Subsect that mutated and spawned on our own,
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| Sat Feb 14, 09 2:20 pm |
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really nice look
hang it on the wall when not using
is that stitch and glue?
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
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Still a gojo pimp!
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| Sat Feb 14, 09 2:23 pm |
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Looks good man!
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Kitesail
Since 23 Jun 2006
90 Posts
The Gorge
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| Sun Feb 15, 09 7:37 am |
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First of all thank you for the compliments!
I did quite a bit of research before I took on the project. Wood strip boats are surprising strong and can turn out just as light as a high-tech composite built boats, and usually wind up being lighter than Fiberglass w/gel-coat. It comes down to design, density of the wood strip (mill thickness) and glassing techniques.
The strip method allows complex curves to be created and formed. Each strip is beveled so they are seamless around a radius and the width is thin enough to follow the ribs.
It is not a “kit” though I’m pretty sure they are available. (just google it)
Twin-Fin; you know me better than that! 
If I’ve done a good job at planning it should be plenty strong. Laying out the ribs correctly and enough of them in key locations should help for sure.
Nak I’ve been considering foam in some area’s; not really sure at this time. 
Blowhard; Yeah I told my wife I’m out in the shop building furniture! Ha………(no stich-n-glue; already done that)
Some pic’s of the Kayak building……. (pic's of my wife an me)....
Going “green” is in process……
BTW: the board shown is not mine, just an example of the process.
John
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redbird
Since 02 Jul 2008
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| Sun Feb 15, 09 8:16 am wow |
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cant wait to see how this turns out kitesail!
ive been very interested in building since i had a hess surfboard in my hands
http://hesssurfboards.com/
good luck!
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cosmodog
Since 06 Oct 2005
176 Posts
Stoked
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| Sun Feb 15, 09 10:47 am |
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Nice kayak.
You might want foam (closed cell) in your board just to limit air expansion.
I had a hollow Doyle windsurfer (w/ vent) and it would build up a lot of internal pressure on hot days (and during altitude changes).
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Kitesail
Since 23 Jun 2006
90 Posts
The Gorge
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| Mon Feb 16, 09 7:29 pm |
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cosmodog -
Vent plug regardless; thanks. I had a Doyle Windsurf board too.
I'm thinking liquid foam in key foot areas
Going to start on the rails next.
Some build pictures:
John
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3743 Posts
Gresham
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| Mon Feb 16, 09 7:33 pm |
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| Looks awesome so far!
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
777 Posts
Portland, OR
Hot Monkey
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| Mon Feb 16, 09 7:47 pm |
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WOW!
Looks AWSOME!
You got mad word working skills.
My wife-o-unit wont even let me build a small storage area for rakes and shovels.
What the Hell?
I cant wait to see the finished product.
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