I had quite a revelation yesterday when I watched the video posted by Dave Vernor on his website describing his I-beam Suspension technology. In the past I've heard various explanations about rails, tails, and fin placement/design. Never really been able to connect the dots on how it improves the glide. But when I watched this video and reflected on my experience on his board I really got it.
Check the video here to see if you "get it":
http://www.vernorsurfboards.com/videos/vernor-i-beam-suspension.wmv
Go to the entire page here for the whole story:
http://www.vernorsurfboards.com/tech.html
I always wondered about the black cloth laid near the tail in the shape of a "V". Dave and I spoke for a long-time in preparation for my board order and I'll make a separate blog post about that positive experience. Anyway, this technology "really" makes a difference! I've been test driving Drew's 6'8" epoxy with this feature and WOW you can really drive around sections. Bottom line -- I have more speed coming out of turns and I can generate speed down the line. More to come...
2 comments:
Jack: That board looks good. Your surfing looks good on that board. With the volume and curve of that board your cutback is really beginning to take on a positive, more agressive angle back toward the white water. Good goin'. I hope you get to ride that board , or your very own version of it, more often. I hope to try one myself one day soon. Anyway, lookin'good bro'. Keep it up.
-JDay
Thanks Jon. I'm looking forward to my own Vernor. Should be here a couple days after x-mas. With some luck I can pick it up and try on a nice kelp-smoothed point break instead of chunky windswept beach break.
As it turns out mine will be 6'8" instead of 6'10" and a little less volume, ...plus poly instead of epoxy, so I can dig my rail a little deeper. Next post will be either wrap up on this process or summary of my Jamie Murray custom board process. Very positive experience and quality product.
cheers,
Jack
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