Quality Assurance

Performance indicators

Computer controlled pouring: Homeblown surfblanks are produced using a computer controlled pouring system that ensures the foam is delivered precisely in the right amounts to each part of the mould. The result is an astonishing consistency in density with minimal waste material and by inference a dramatic reduction in waste volume.

Shaping with CNC machine: With our straight stringers and single density foam, Homeblown foam is the best for shaping machines. You don’t have to worry about cutting off too much foam from the top deck as with traditional surf foam. You also get a smoother finish to the machined blank when using our foam.

Strength: Our foam is consistent in density and does not suffer catastrophic cell failure that results in delamination, which is caused when the harder density outer layer of foam tears away from the lower density inner foam. Independent lab tests reveal when compared with other foam of comparable density that the Homeblown foam tested out at 15 – 20% stronger.

Flex: The anisotropic (does not behave the same way in all directions) structure of our foam has excellent flex characteristics which give the foam memory to flex back to its original shape faster through your turns, giving a feeling of springing out of turns.

Water resistance: Homeblown foam consists of a very fine cell structure that is 10 times more water proof than other TDI based polyurethane foams, and the surfblanks do not absorb water in as badly through dings.

UV inhibitors: We use a state of the art UV inhibitor in the foam which makes the foam super white and more importantly it stays that way.

Testing: We are continually testing and doing similar tests on other products in the market. However, to satisfy ourselves we enlisted independent lab tests. These have shown that our foam is consistently stronger weight for weight than the competition. While good in themselves, these tests do not tell the whole story which is where shapers and surfers come in. We have always encouraged constructive criticism as a matter of policy, since the result has without fail led to constant improvement.