Wheelbase and Camber question

**Tmannion87** · 01-26-2008 11:27 PM

Hey guys I'm planning on making a deck similar to the Bustin spliff with a wheelbase around 23'' with maple veneer. How many plies should I use in order to have a good amount of flex for someone who weighs 165 lbs? Also, I searched and couldn't find any answers but is there a way to make camber using a roarrockit vac bag? Thanks for all your help.

**cchamlin** · 01-27-2008 01:16 PM

i would use five or six plies, I believe that is what bustin uses.

And in response to your second question, the forum search, while useful, is not a substitute for eyes. the info you want is sticky'd on the first page of this forum, and also printed in the instructions that came with your vac bag.

**Tmannion87** · 01-27-2008 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by cchamlin

i would use five or six plies, I believe that is what bustin uses.

And in response to your second question, the forum search, while useful, is not a substitute for eyes. the info you want is sticky'd on the first page of this forum, and also printed in the instructions that came with your vac bag.

I was thinking 5 plies as well. I knew that it was mention in the sticky, but I forgot to mention im using an existing board as a mold. I also can't seem to find the instructions that came with the vac bag. Thanks for your help though.

**jspats40** · 01-27-2008 07:18 PM

isn't 5 plys less than 1/4"? whatts going on?!!?!??! ahahhahhhhahhahahah

3/8" maybe.... i have a a 3/8" board with a 30 inch wheelbase and its uber flexy under my 140 pounds.sooo...

**Tmannion87** · 01-28-2008 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by jspats40

isn't 5 plys less than 1/4"? whatts going on?!!?!??! ahahhahhhhahhahahah

3/8" maybe.... i have a a 3/8" board with a 30 inch wheelbase and its uber flexy under my 140 pounds.sooo...

There are 6 plies on the bustin spliff but its still pretty stiff for my weight so I dont see why 5 plies wouldnt work. Most shortboards are 7 plys of maple...

**jspats40** · 01-28-2008 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Tmannion87

There are 6 plies on the bustin spliff but its still pretty stiff for my weight so I dont see why 5 plies wouldnt work. Most shortboards are 7 plys of maple...

that doesnt seem right? idk

**cchamlin** · 01-28-2008 05:42 PM

the plys used in board building are 1/16" so, 5 plies is more than 1/4". 1/16" more, to be precise. in addition to most shortboards, most midsize longboards are seven ply, including the 42" bustin complex.