New-Generation Cobradive fins

Genesis of your product. why and for whom?

The first generation of Cobradive fins gave satisfaction to users but some limitations were noticed:

• Reduced efficiency at depths greater than 40m
• Fins' tip slightly over-weighted

The increasing range of reinforcements available enabled redesigning the fins to improve thei

Benefits for the final customers?

• Positive and immediate environmental impact, significantly improving life cycle assessments.
• High performance : reactivity, power transfer, efficient both at the surface and at significant depths.
• Aesthetics as bamboo is visible in a different pattern (UD).

The product : materials and processes

• Fabric : Bamboo Bu170
• Pattern: unidirectional bamboo fabric
• Fibre: 5mm wide ribbon ; 0,3mm thick
• Density: 170g/m2; per ply
• Link: 1 side polyamide web 10 to 20g/m2
• Matrix: Biobased epoxy
• Process: RTM