My 5150 is DFT, it's definitely glassed lighter, and as a result it's my only Stretch that is starting to show it's mileage (starting to yellow a bit, and I've noticed a some delam on the tail.) It's a trade off I guess, I'd say it 's noticeably lighter, and does give you some pop, but it's not gonna hold up like CFT.
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Breaking down various EPS/alt constructions
- Thread starter hotCheetos
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I'm not sure, but I don't think so. I think the DFT is supposed to be lighter, to help the reflex, dampening, and all that other stuff. It's still a Stretch, but it's not gonna hold up like CFT, or at least mine hasn't? I think it's worth trying though, you might really dig it?Can you get dft in medium like cft
It looks to be same as CFT light with out bamboo stringer
DFT
Dampened Flex Technology
- stringerless 2.0 pcf. Marko blank
- Vacuum bagged bamboo veneer inlay
- Epoxy lamination with 4oz. direct sized RWG E-glass deck and bottom
- 4oz. S-glass deck and bottom layer 45º off-axis quadrilateral cloth matrix
- Individually hand-shaped deck channels
- CFT light
– Same finish quality and durability as the CFT std but incorporates a 3-ply appelcore stringer, 4oz. RWG E-glass substitution for 6oz. and 1.9pcf density Marko Foam EPS blank. Will yield to pressure dents slightly more so than CFT std build. CFT light option is for those who want a featherweight and higher flex performance board that will far outlast that crippled PU/PE with team glassing bought off the rack.
4oz. RWG bottom/4oz. RWG + 4oz. D/S bias weave S-glass deck
Yeah a bunch of you guys hate on Firewire but you are missing out on the tech. The boards feel amazing.
I'm not above FW. have a Unibrow in OG kook construction.
This is true. Surftech needs to bring back the OG Tuflite for all their boards.
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If you like it, rock it. But Helium is still an eps core. The reason everyone likes Varial and xtr is because they are not eps. So you get durability but some of the dampening feels of pu.
in my limited experience on both, helium is more apples to apples with lost black sheep. Super light eps core wrapped a little different.
(1) Coil
(2) Black Dart/C4 from Drew
(3) XTR
(4) Rest of Field
(2) Black Dart/C4 from Drew
(3) XTR
(4) Rest of Field
I know lost gets dissed here often but My RNF96 lightspeed is charged, feels electric compared to other tech, better than carbon wrap. Wouldn't want in heaving conditions though.
Tomo Tech in Aus is very good.
Coil to me, especially the latest iteration that Kirk has been using the last few years, is still the best construction and ahead of the pack. Light but not too light, strong but not stiff, and feels good under foot. He’s also making a smooth and dimpled version. It’s the only stringerless build I would trust in wind and pumping surf.
My personal preference is:
1) Varial
2) Tie with XTR and Future Flex
3) Custom EPS build with 2lb foam, stringer, and 4/4 biaxial on top + 4 bottom.
4) PU
1) Varial
2) Tie with XTR and Future Flex
3) Custom EPS build with 2lb foam, stringer, and 4/4 biaxial on top + 4 bottom.
4) PU
1. XTR 10 carbon stringer
2. Varial Carbon
3. Darkarts
4. Coil
5. Stretch
6. All other EPS builds
7. Chunk of soggy driftwood
8. Cooler lid
9. Rasta wavestorm
10. Firewire
2. Varial Carbon
3. Darkarts
4. Coil
5. Stretch
6. All other EPS builds
7. Chunk of soggy driftwood
8. Cooler lid
9. Rasta wavestorm
10. Firewire
Glad to see that at least included the PNW preferred construction