摘要 |
A core ( 130, 230 ) for a gliding board ( 100 ) is disclosed having a forward shovel section ( 132 ), a middle waist section ( 134 ), and a rearward heel section ( 136 ). The shovel section and heel section are formed from a lower-density material than the waist section. In a particular embodiment, the core is formed from a plurality of elongate members ( 112 ) made by joining low-density wood sections ( 132, 136 ) to high-density middle sections ( 134 ). The sections may be joined using finger joints ( 140 ). A reinforcing member, such as an elongate bamboo member ( 114 ), may attach to the elongate members ( 112 ). The invention also encompasses skis ( 100 ) having such variable density cores ( 130 ).
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