INTEG (inside the core)

Schmaltz · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Posts: 721 City: San Jose

Hi all...

Just thought I'd share a few shots to show the new "Centra-Fuse" core system. (These photos are just of the first steps in our manufacturing process) ...

A lot of time and thought has gone into to our weight system. The intention was to create a balanced board with the majority of the mass being centered within 3 axis. Thus creating a very responsive deck that would initiate easily and predictably flip on the Z-Axis and rotate evenly and smooth on the X-Y Axis. Keeping the weight in a narrow center line lets the wide-waist portion of the deck flip evenly not flop to the side. A traditional wakeskate has more mass on the outside, because more material is generally located there from the concave in the deck. The Flick of the foot and the extra weight on the outside makes a lopsided motion... drifting from the riders center-line, making an uneven unpredictable acceleration/rotation from the point of energy applied.

With the Centra-Fuse system the majority of the weight is in the narrow, but thick portion running thru the middle... As the ends flare out towards the tip and tail the weight lessens, but is spread out over a wider area helping with X-Y axis rotation. This tapered weight system also is key to our loaded rocker. The tapered design is pre-bent in the opposite direction of the rocker adding re-curve effect, increasing load response and ultimately snap. This system is encased in a Urethane bushing so the core can keep it's snap longer... the flex is absorbed by the bushing so the core doesn't fatigue from constantly being jarred and popped. When subjected to constant flex/heat/expansion/contraction all decks can lose their snap. The bushing help prevent core fatigue and sheering.

The stair steps you see on the core are lock tabs for the Urethane side wall... it snaps in like a puzzle piece and prevents the side wall from separating or tearing out when a extremely hard impact happens.

I'll keep posting more info on my My-Space as we start pressing this week.

ripava82 · Guest

That is innovation.

chitts · Faceplant Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 35 City: Sydney

do u have any pics of the designs and final products...... when will they be out on the market because i would like to preorder one as soon as possible Very Happy

wakeshredder · Posted: Dec 02, 2007 4:02 am Post subject:

Wow, I love these boards... I have wanted to purchase an Integ forever. Especially after watching TNT kill it!! When are these babies gonna be available? I am 100% ready to place a pre-order. Please PM me if that is possible...

chriscut · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Posts: 2000

hell fvcking yeah man, amazing. so stoked!

NotSoBueno · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 1806 City: SoCal

So cool. Can't wait. Cool

bachlonso · Backside 180 Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 670 City: NFA

true knowledge + engineering skills = innovation, funktionality, longlivety

mr. schmaltz, i salute you!

knox · Kickflip Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 4693 City: Gainesville

i want....badly....me pre-order as soon as possible Crazy Eyes

soy escuala · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 2248

pre order!!!!

Very Happy

this isn't even half the innovation.

dbanana · Frontside 180 Joined: 01 Dec 2007 Posts: 384

Schmaltz,

When are you taking pre orders??

David_Roehm · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 911 City: Austin

t-rex · Backside 180 Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 2007 City: Denver

Schmaltz, great job man!! i'm stoked to see the innovation, and engineering genius that you are dedicating to the sport!!

keep up the good work!

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Dec 02, 2007 11:06 am Post subject:

I've wanted an Integ since the Tolstoy. I think this might be the year....

islandtime · Posted: Dec 02, 2007 11:11 am Post subject:

cant wait

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

islandtime, Haha so THIS is what you were telling me about, makes a lot more sense with pictures.. can't wait to ride one..

deepcove · Posted: Dec 02, 2007 11:20 am Post subject:

This will be the bomb if this new "Centra-Fuse" core system adds an additional 2-3 lbs to the existing Integrity weight.

islandtime · Posted: Dec 02, 2007 11:25 am Post subject:

TAD, EXACTLY what i was telling u about Smash

Schmaltz · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Posts: 721 City: San Jose

Thanks Guys...

Pre orders will go down soon...

I've been working Gnarly hours (19+hour days straight) trying to get ready to ship before X-Mass...

Will be pressing on Monday once the finished product comes out i'll let everone know the weight...

The centra-core (black hourglass shape) weights 7 lbs. it's self... this is adjustable depending on where we end up in total weight...
Total deck weight should be around 9-10 lbs. This is what we are shooting for production wise...

doubleg · Posted: Dec 02, 2007 12:15 pm Post subject:

Eric,

Get ready to ship international too Cool

labellethrasher · Posted: Dec 02, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject:

incredible! Shocked