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For decades, skateboard decks have seen little advancement in functionality and construction,
which has hindered the progression of skateboarding.
Here at Oust, we decided to change this by developing a skateboard deck that would not
only set new high standards for deck manufacturing, but monumentally push the sport into greater
heights of speeds and maneuverability.
In order to construct a deck that pushes current boundaries we went outside conventional manufacturing
and standard materials. We chose materials that would make the board feel alive and performs
in ways that are unimaginable. For this reason we call our boards Dissent.
Here are some examples of the exotic wood used for the top and bottom veneers, also
the USA strains used for the core in the process of manufacturing a Dissent longboard.
We make all kinds of different designed blank blocks used to cut our veneers for the Dissent
Decks. All the woods we use are quarter sawn because
it is known to have better properties as far as straightness, strength and flexibility,
which also works better in the Carbon fiber to wood adhesion process.
First a blank is chosen for the deck we�re about to manufacture and then the process
begins.
We sand all of our blocks before being cut to ensure tight tolerances are met before
being cut into veneers. This is to ensure that the weight of the top and bottom of the
deck when finished will weigh the same.
After being cut to the right size they are then put back through the sander with the
proper grit paper to bring them to the exact thickness and surface, known as tooth, needed
for the lamination.
Each veneer is measured with calipers to insure proper tolerances.
The veneers might go through the sander several times before they reach their desired size.
Once the veneers are finished, a protective cover is applied to keep them clean while
a fair amount of resin is excreted during the press curing process.
When all the wood and carbon plies are ready the high tensile
strength Aerospace resin is weighed and blended for the assembly of the longboard laminate.
We use a special resin that has a very high Tensile strength and flexural strength that
other resins we�ve tested could not reach.
All the laminates are laid out in their proper position and the resin is now applied so that
the carbon fiber plies can be saturated to the exact carbon to resin content of 60/40.
This is done to assure the maximum strength, flexibility, and recovery time, from each
layer to achieve maximum performance from the finished longboard.
There are different grades of carbon fiber� Commercial, Industrial, and Aerospace grade.
Commercial grade, or 33MSI fiber is usually woven and has the least Tensile strength.
Industrial grade, or 35MSI is also mostly found in woven cloth.
Aerospace grade, 41-70 MSI, can be found in woven but mostly unidirectional fiber.
The benefit is that you can use less material to achieve a stiffer and lighter structure.
With woven material the strength obtained from warp is minimal.
Unidirectional material strength is the same in all directions. This is why Oust has chosen
Aerospace grade unidirectional material. With this grade we can also change our carbon
fiber ply angles to achieve more structural integrity for specific performance needs or
desired results.
In the next step, the lay up is wrapped in a protective film to eliminate resin leakage
while being cured on the press in the phasing process.
Next, the assembly goes into the hydraulic press where it undergoes specific pressure,
temperature, and time until the curing process is completed.
Although some resin is lost while in the press, the balance between carbon fiber and resin
is still maintained.
Once curing is completed, the laminated uncut deck is removed from the protective film covering
and goes into the sanding room to have all the excess resin sanded off to help center
the deck on the CNC router fixture.
After sanding, the blank deck is placed in to the CNC fixture and is flattened so the
truck mounting holes are perpendicular to the wood surface. Once secure, truck mounting
holes are drilled to specific dimensions or wheel base length.
Next the deck is placed onto another fixture to cut out the desired shape. When a deck
is cut on a CNC router, rather than by hand, the shape is completely symmetrical, and ensures
the trucks are mounted completely center.
Once the deck shape has been cut out, the now square rails or edges are sanded smooth
in preparation for the radius that is put onto the rails with a hand router. This process
can only be done by hand.
The next step, before sanding the deck, is to counter sink the truck holes, so the bolt�s
head sits flush with the deck surface.
The finish sanding starts with a 100 grit paper and finishes out with a 320 grit paper.
This ensures a proper surface or tooth for the sealer and extremely tough polyurethane
surface coat adhere properly.
Before the finish coat the blank goes into the laser for its serial number, make, model
and manufacturing information which is lasered in the bottom of the deck on the tail end.
After the laser the Dissent logo is applied so the surface finish can be sprayed over
it to keep it from ever coming off.
The blank is now ready for its protective finish. Several thin coats are applied and
each is dried and color sanded to keep the protective coating at minimum thickness. It
also makes the surface coating more resistant to abuse. The finish on the DISSENT Decks
is what you would expect to see on a really expensive exotic car.
What you now have is a longboard that is balanced from the quarter-sawn wood and symmetrical
centered shape, with aerospace carbon fiber for maximum performance in power flexibility,
and response time, and laminated with specially blended resin to allow for infinite flexing
without delamination. And lastly, a durable surface coating that preserves the artistry
and craftsmanship of the new high standard in skateboard manufacturing. You will not
find any other skateboard currently being manufactured on the market like this today.
Dissent Longboards truly separates themselves from the rest of the skateboard industry.
This allows the skater to progress in his skill and find new levels in skateboarding.
Get your Dissent board today and enjoy the best ride tomorrow.