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SaltH2Opaddler

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Boardworks EVC Epoxy Vacuum System vs. PVC Vacuum Bagged
« on: August 26, 2012, 07:51:09 AM »
Hi Everyone,

I did some searches and couldn't find an answer.

What is the difference if any between:  Boardworks EVC Epoxy Vacuum System vs. PVC Vacuum Bagged?

Weight? Durability? ETC

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Boardworks EVC Epoxy Vacuum System vs. PVC Vacuum Bagged
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2012, 12:01:09 PM »
That is not a term I am not familiar with and am going to guess it is an "in house" name for a resin infusion or resin transfer method.  Their primary advantage is, assuming equal skill in design and layup, they are more compatible with automation and production line techniques.  Pre-preg vacuum bagged should get you a structure with as little extra resin as the others.  So it all comes down to time, labor and capital investment.

http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/vacuum-bagging/53

http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/resin-transfer/56

http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/infusion-processes/57

I would be super stoked to see someone doing resin film infusion
http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/resin-film-infusion/61
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Re: Boardworks EVC Epoxy Vacuum System vs. PVC Vacuum Bagged
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2012, 12:08:41 PM »
Celeste thanks for the links....The terms I used come from the Paddle Surf Hawaii site.

His new Hull Paddlers use PVC Vacuum Bagged construction and the PSH boards made by Boardworks are using EVC.

http://www.paddlesurfhawaii.com/2012-pvc-stand-up-paddle-boards/

http://www.paddlesurfhawaii.com/the-boards/boardwords-series/

I know very little about construction.

Just wondering which is more durable and if possible which construction would be lighter?
Custom Infinity BLine 7'8 x 26.5 89l
Custom Infinity BLine 7'11 x 28 97l
Custom Infinity Asym. Gun 8'10 x 27.5 110l
2016 Starboard Enduro Carbon oval stiff
Kialoa Methane(back up paddle)
5'10
175 lbs
42

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Re: Boardworks EVC Epoxy Vacuum System vs. PVC Vacuum Bagged
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2012, 06:14:15 PM »
Aloha from honolulu. In my experience and what i have seen the pvc is stronger. The weight seems very similar.

 


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