Hi, I’ve been a week at home working with my father and I have some small updates.
We are in the process of skinning the remaining decks that we have (about 5 of each model), 2 plies of 80g/m2 biaxial glass fibre. After skinning they are sanded and we plan to paint them with a 2k automotive paint (RAL 9021 Grey matte color) and add a lined logo in glossy black (still waiting for the paint, will post pics in some days)
We also met with the CNC guys and they agreed to make a small batch of replacement decks (V2.1). I will modify the design a bit to ensure that even if they make a small mistake in production (which can happen) the board will remain structurally stable. Expected changes: HB83 -> Internal width of the channels reduced from 91mm to 86mm // HB92-> IW 81mm to 79mm and a reduction in the chamfer angle. The finishing of this batch will be exactly like the one before, no glass fiber, natural wood with a multi layer of polyurethane varnish. They will be tested extensively before any replacement deck is sent.
Why are we doing this?
-> We want to be able to offer replacement decks if any other deck fails. Those who need the original internal channel dimensions can receive a skinned deck and those who could use the slightly reduced space can use the V2.1 decks.
Note: it will take some time till we have 2.1 decks. These will be only replacement decks.
I am sorry it took this long, as some of you might know I study in Germany, whist my parents are in Spain, where we produce the decks. Doing things via Skype and phone calls has its limitations among other problems, that’s why I decided to stop making decks till I’m back home, which will take probably more than a year, maybe two. I’m still motivated, and passionate about esk8, I simply want to be involved directly in the process.
Best,
Mathias