US Hemp Co Surfboards
US Hemp Co use a Biofoam blank from Homeblown Blanks that contains about 50% of the cake mix ingredients sourced from agricultural products. As we all know, just using agricultural products doesn’t necessarily make something environmentally friendly, however, indications are that Biofoam results in 36% less global warming emissions, a 61% reduction in non-renewable energy use and finally a 23% reduction in the total energy demand.
Green Wave technology 100% hemp is then used to skin the blank. Hemp is the world’s longest and strongest natural fiber. The resin (working on a bio resin) doesn’t soak in as easily and results in a slighlty heavier board. Of course with the stength of hemp this in turn leads to a much stronger board. Always a trade off between strength and weight in most things.
Add to the above a known resistance to the sun, saltwater mildew and bacteria and you should have a longer lasting surfboard.
More information at the US Hemp Co website.
