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DIY CF Hoveglide wings

Postby Andyp » Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:49 am

Made a few different profile carbon fibre wings for my hoverglide set up.Did not have the front wing only the back.So set about making a few wings and trying them to find one that works,Made at least 6, tried & tested for performance,found 2 that suit freeride foiling, one in particular. flat ,thin ,profile ,quick to get up foiling,stable rocketing speed , great glide time. :D Try to foil at least 3-4times a week especially when trying a new foil profile.
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Re: DIY CF Hoveglide wings

Postby gbrungra » Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:45 pm

Nice work.

Side-by-side photos of your new wings vs stock?

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Re: DIY CF Hoveglide wings

Postby davesails7 » Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:58 pm

They look good. How did you make them?

Make sure you don't leave them assembled to the aluminum parts when not in use. Carbon will eat away aluminum in no time (much worse than stainless steel).

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Re: DIY CF Hoveglide wings

Postby Andyp » Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:58 pm

Made using 4mm plywood core ,and honeycomb,layered with 12k unidirectional cloth And peel ply,,all pressed & compacted using large F clamps.No vacum bagging.


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