Trinity Composites EVO Conversion

Trinity Composites

Lightweight Evolution
Location
Palm Bay, FL
Here are a few pics of a project race ski for Jonny Smith. We are cutting the stock upper deck off and replacing it with a EVO lightweight. I will update pics as the build continues. The upper is s-glass/kevlar vinyl ester that is hand layed, it weighs 32 lbs.
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waterfreak

I had a vision!
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Why use vinyl ester instead of epoxy? Cheaper? Epoxy is overkill?

Looks beefy!

Epoxy is not the best for building a parts because "wet out" characteristics . Vinyl is actually a hybrid of epoxy and polyester resin. The best of both worlds.
 

Kennay

Squarenose for the _____
Location
Myrtle Beach, SC
Cool, thanks Steve.

I had actually just done some searching, and was about to say I found my answer... which is basically what you just told me. :)
 

Trinity Composites

Lightweight Evolution
Location
Palm Bay, FL
Here are a few more pics. Jonny cut off most of the upper, still have bond line and bulkhead area to remove on stocker. EVO upper has been trimmed and pre drilled for a RRP pole. After trimming the upper weighs 30.8 lbs.
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Trinity Composites

Lightweight Evolution
Location
Palm Bay, FL
same kevlar/ fiberglass material but a different weave.
Yes kevlar is kevlar and s-glass is s-glass. But there are about 8-10 differences between the two materials which I don't want to elaborate on. I put a lot of thought, research and calculation into my layup schedule. Also the pics only show the surface there is more going on inside the laminates. Remember this is a enjoyable side show to my career which involves high dollar consulting and tooling in a industry beyond skis. I have consulted or sub contracted for Orion Aviation, Bimini Marine, Mathews Custom Boats, High Jacker Racing (marine), LoPresti Speed Merchants (aviation), Velocity Aircraft, Liberty Aerospace, Pursuit Boats, Freedom Aviation, and Disney Corp. Not to mention I've helped EME at a loss. I've helped a little on Bogarts deal. And have had companies contact me and entertain the idea of me helping them: blowsion, wamilton, Riva, and a corp. name in the watercraft industry. My ability to do these projects at $40-$80 an hour came from my family back ground. I'm fourth gen. aviation development and third gen. composite structural design. This my life and passion can we keep this fun? I don't answer questions on your threads Steve. Thats where I think this sidetrack started. Lets just have fun building skis. And keep to are own business on these threads. I respect everyones ideas and projects and don't get involved unless its directed towards me. Also respect you and anybody trying to promote this sport.
 

Boris

The Good Old Days
Yes kevlar is kevlar and s-glass is s-glass. But there are about 8-10 differences between the two materials which I don't want to elaborate on. I put a lot of thought, research and calculation into my layup schedule. Also the pics only show the surface there is more going on inside the laminates. Remember this is a enjoyable side show to my career which involves high dollar consulting and tooling in a industry beyond skis. I have consulted or sub contracted for Orion Aviation, Bimini Marine, Mathews Custom Boats, High Jacker Racing (marine), LoPresti Speed Merchants (aviation), Velocity Aircraft, Liberty Aerospace, Pursuit Boats, Freedom Aviation, and Disney Corp. Not to mention I've helped EME at a loss. I've helped a little on Bogarts deal. And have had companies contact me and entertain the idea of me helping them: blowsion, wamilton, Riva, and a corp. name in the watercraft industry. My ability to do these projects at $40-$80 an hour came from my family back ground. I'm fourth gen. aviation development and third gen. composite structural design. This my life and passion can we keep this fun? I don't answer questions on your threads Steve. Thats where I think this sidetrack started. Lets just have fun building skis. And keep to are own business on these threads. I respect everyones ideas and projects and don't get involved unless its directed towards me. Also respect you and anybody trying to promote this sport.


and still no Superjet stuff. :wall:
 
Good god man, take a ********ing chill pill. Jesus. He wasn't insulting anyone or trying to downplay anything you've done.

If you would have seen the PM Steve sent me 8 months ago you would know why Bobby breaks it down like he does. NO ONE WANTS TO SEE THAT PM. I know its not aloud, screw it.

But lets move on here. :fing02:
 
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