sxybst90 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 i own a Donek metal FC 185, and i've heard people saying that it is wise to have a plates or risers for it so that i don't damage the board. was wondering if i should get it or not. and if i should what do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Some will say, "they can't hurt", others will say, "they will affect the performance of the board". Personally I would ask Sean (at Donek) his recommendation. I believe most of the issues were with Metal Topsheet Boards depending on what type bindings were being used. Many were using 3/16" to 1/4" Polycarbonate to make their own. A 'search' will probably provide a pattern for you if you want to make your own. They are also commercially available, I know Catek had them available. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxybst90 Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 thanks! i guess like you said asking sean would be the best bet. and how does it hurt the performance if it were to? is it because it doesn't let the board flex as much as it should? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 That's what some believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valsam Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I just made 3 pairs out of Polycarbonate for my boards and none of them are metal , in the past i have broken all my other boards (at least 4)at the point where the toe side front binding makes contact with the board when the board bends,i hope that they will give me extra board protection and a little stiffness too because except for my carbon board the other 2 are a little bit soft! Tomorrow i will try them out for the first time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxybst90 Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Awesome lemme know how that goes and if u have a pattern can u email me that? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monodude Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 thanks! i guess like you said asking sean would be the best bet. and how does it hurt the performance if it were to? is it because it doesn't let the board flex as much as it should? I just got a Donek metal Skwal. Per his recommendations I put some cut down Catek plates (3/16" polycarbonate) on it. I'm running OS 2'S. I feel that it increased the stiffness some but I feel it gave the board more "pop" in the transitions. Don Feed the addiction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxybst90 Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Oh i see.. I guess i wouldnt mine being more stiff haha thnx for the info!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Made from clear poly and here's the template http://www.catek.com/resources/FRS_RS_dimensions.pdf I should also have longer screws to get with these plates. Let me know when you will be in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxybst90 Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Made from clear poly and here's the templatehttp://www.catek.com/resources/FRS_RS_dimensions.pdf I should also have longer screws to get with these plates. Let me know when you will be in the area. hmm i am gonna have to see.. since i am out in the kalamazoo for school. i heard that mt. holly might be open for the last time next weekend and if they are i'll def let you know when i'll be around the area! Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valsam Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Just tried mine out today and it was like i was riding a different board,yes it increased the stiffness allot and after the first run i got used to the different feeling but it gave me a big dilemma because today i rode 2 clicks faster than i normally ride the last 2 seasons (45year bad knees from basketball and skiing-snowboarding!)and i don't know if i want to ride mach speed carving again (something like junkies that get into drugs again after rehab!) The only problem was that i had to tighten the screws 2 times.should i put something like vibra-tite on them? I'm even thinking of making carbon or some kind of metal risers now! (if anyone could recommend what type of metal or aluminium would do ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 If you liked the difference the spacer made, you may want to try a thicker Polycarbonate? I believe you want something that flex's and returns with the board, which the Polycarbonate will do. I've used 1/8" & 3/16" when I didn't really want to change the boards ride characteristics (just protect the Titanal Topsheet) and 1/4" when I wanted to try making the board ride stiffer. 'Try experimenting with different thickness' :) Polycarbonate is easy enough to work with and inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valsam Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Mine are the thikest i could find 4mm,i don't know how much that is in inches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 valsam, 4mm=.1575 inches, slightly thinner than 3/16" which=.1875 inches. 1/4" (.250 inches) = approximately 6.35mm, so I would guess that it is available in 6mm (and thicker), you just have to find where it is available in your area. Good Luck.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxybst90 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 i am planning on makin mine with 3/16" and see how that goes! thanks for the advises!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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