OSF x Roarockit Product Testing Results
In collaboration with Roarockit, Oasis Skateboard Factory students constructed three boards for testing. Each board was made from a single kind of wood species, Birch, Maple and Bamboo. All boards had the same shape in order to make testing consistent. Thanks to a donation from CJ Skatepark, students were able to spend the day skating all three boards to find out potential strengths and flaws. After a long and fun day of product testing we were able to create a list of results ranging from the scientific (deflection, torsion, stress) to the fun (pop & feel).
In collaboration with Roarockit, Oasis Skateboard Factory students constructed three boards for testing. Each board was made from a single kind of wood species, Birch, Maple and Bamboo. All boards had the same shape in order to make testing consistent. Thanks to a donation from CJ Skatepark, students were able to spend the day skating all three boards to find out potential strengths and flaws. After a long and fun day of product testing we were able to create a list of results ranging from the scientific (deflection, torsion, stress) to the fun (pop & feel).
Birch
Deflection
• Board felt stiff & stable
• Good bounce back
• Felt comfortable on the half-pipe
Torsion
• Very Stiff
• Board shape greatly effects board stiffness
Wear
• Snapped quickly
Pop
• Average pop compared to regular boards
• Felt a bit “off”
• Great potential for more pop with a different shape
Feel
• Stiff
• Weird but O.K.
• Difficult to get used to
• light
Trucks
• If board is to light, won’t flip properly
Maple
Deflection
• Pretty durable and strong
• Dent resistant
Torsion
• Just the right amount of flex
Wear
• Graphics stayed intact
Pop
• Really nice pop,
• felt decently light
Feel
• different shape may feel more comfortable
Trucks
• Held together tightly
Bamboo
Deflection
• Hardly any (dent) damage
• Superior material
• High wear resistance
• Good spring
Torsion
• Maple veneers in board took away from flex,
• Improves or takes away (from performance) based on riders perspective
Wear
• Withstands pressure of use
Pop
• Amazing amounts of pop
• Didn’t need to get used to it.
Feel
• Needs different shape and size
• Very solid
Trucks
• Difficult to flip because of shape
* Check the video for more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXb2E0Vw9VU&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXb2E0Vw9VU&feature=youtu.be
