New Material, G10
G10 material has been around for some time. It is harder than our classic laminate and more rigid.
Soar is introducing a new material to its existing Classic polyester fibreglass laminates.
It is a compression moulded epoxy laminate.
All resins have a heat deflection temperature (HDT) where the material is plastically deformed under load and retains that deformation. This particular epoxy has an HDT of 160 degrees C, unlike normal surfboard style epoxy which has an HDT in the low 60’s. Polyester resins have an HDT in the 80’s. Many would have seen a bent fin having been sitting next to the window in a hot car!
The compressive forces used during manufacture allow 40% more fibreglass to be used in the laminate. The panels are then 100% cured in ovens. G10 is a highly engineered material.
“Given the rigidity of G10, Soar has been able to make the fins thinner through the body of the fin while still retaining the correct leading and trailing edge thicknesses. We have achieved the fastest and most responsive fins on the planet.”
A thorough evaluation has been done by our test pilots Harry Bryant and Noa Deane. Harry’s comments are amazing. He can break the fins out at the top and upon re-engaging they grip immediately and drive straight out. They are super responsive.
“The G10 material has been a really exciting project to test/work on with Greg. Being thinner I found the fins have had exceptional flex but with extra layers of fiberglass in the foil they snap back to their original shape and have great hold and control. I’ve tested the fins all around the world in the last 6 months in all conditions and wouldn’t leave home without them”
Greg Trotter and Harry Bryant driving some ideas and momentum in the G10 fin development
G10 fins are available in Dahlberg Medium and Large sizes in 1’s, 1.5’s and futures.
More shapes to come.
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Same template as our popular Dahlberg fins in G10 range.
Our G10 fins are thinner, faster and stronger.
The compressed epoxy laminate has 40% more glass than our classic fin laminates.
That makes them super responsive.