Supcat Paddle Board by Jean Gilbert Dupont |
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| DESIGN NAME: Supcat PRIMARY FUNCTION: Paddle Board INSPIRATION: Supcat was inspired by the catamaran boats, which everyone already knows for their performance and seaworthiness. Combining the best in the world, mixing monohull and multihull in a unique stand up paddle board design, the result is a board with less hydrodynamic drag as it has less wet surface than a board of the same size. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The design based on catamarans makes the board lighter, more agile and stable in rough water, which makes the product attractive for stand up paddlers looking to spend less energy on paddling and reach longer distances and courses with less effort. The design itself has an ecological appeal as the core that fills the board is made of eps expanded polystyrene which is approximately 95 percent air. A material that has been used a lot in the surf industry to partially replace the polyurethane based cores. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: A stand up paddle board developed for those looking for stability and paddling with great comfort without needing great efforts for touring and long journeys. Using the Supcat is very simple and does not require a lot of time to be able to use the product, it is only necessary for the user to check the weather conditions and local regulations for the practice of the sport, put the supcat in the water, take the paddle and have fun. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in december 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil and finished in 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and was exhibted in the design award of museu da casa brasileira in november 2017, Sao Paulo, Brasil, and was exhibted in the surf expo in september 2021, Orlando, USA. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Supcat is made of composite materials such as epoxy resin and fiberglass or carbon fabrics that are laminated manually with the help of the vacuum process on an eps block that is milled using a cnc machine. The entire assembly after the resin cures becomes a strong, light and impact resistant monoblock. During the finishing process, some accessories are added such as a keel box, a carrying handle strap, an elastic support to carry backpacks and the support for the leash. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: lenght 4.260 mm x width 760 mm x thickness 180 mm x weight 14.5 kilos TAGS: standuppaddle, paddleboard, supboard, paddle, sup, suprace, catamaran, multihull, yacht, RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Supcat came from a memory of when I visited a boat exhibition in Italy in 2008. In that exhibition I saw for the first time a hull shaped vessel with a mixture of catamaran and monohull, which must have been about 40 feet long and I found it very interesting. From that memory I started the sketches. CHALLENGE: The biggest challenge was the adjustment of the production process, where we had to test the production through milling technology using a cnc machine for polystyrene blocks and also through the method through fiberglass molds. The milling process with a cnc machine proved to be the best way to manufacture the boards. ADDED DATE: 2022-03-18 21:06:28 TEAM MEMBERS (3) : Jean Gilbert Dupont, Felipe Dupont and Andre Dupont IMAGE CREDITS: Jean Gilbert Dupont, 2021. |
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NAME: Explorer Brands LLC PROFILE: Explorer Brands is a company dedicated to the development and commercialization of products for the Outdoor environment and water sports. Its founders started the development of the first products in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Today it has an in-house product development department and mixes outsourced services according to each project. They always seek to bring to the market and develop products that add performance, cutting-edge design and the latest technologies. Currently, they have a new operation in the United States to access the international market. |
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Supcat Paddle Board by Jean Gilbert Dupont is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Category, 2021 - 2022.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Jean Gilbert Dupont. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Jean Gilbert Dupont. |
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