Why do Foil Boards cost so much?

FoolFully · Post by **FoolFully** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:53 pm

Its like a board with a skinny anchor on it but a board and an anchor are way cheaper.

nathaniel_e · Post by **nathaniel_e** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 6:27 pm

research and development. supply and demand.
you're not just paying for material.

NorCalNomad · Post by **NorCalNomad** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:26 pm

Take your pick
- Low volume production
- Time intensive manufacturing process
- High material cost
- Lots of R&D needed

Loscocco · Post by **Loscocco** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 12:34 pm

because they are more fun than twin tips. :) jk

jjm · Post by **jjm** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 7:04 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgXwdz9yZxY[/video]
Hydrofoil boards are so last season.

sfo22 · Post by **sfo22** » Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:27 am

They will get cheaper later. And this guy made it on his own, I wonder how much he invested
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrGWcc4MaMA

FoolFully · Post by **FoolFully** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:36 am

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