Twin-sheet thermoforming (TST) SUP yog qhov ruaj khov thiab pheej yig dua, tab sis 10% hnyav dua nrog qhov nruab nrab paddling kev ua tau zoo; Epoxy SUP yog sib dua, tab sis los ntawm tus nqi siab dua thiab tsis yooj yim dua.
Vim tias cov khoom sab hauv / cov qauv ntawm lawv zoo ib yam, yog li lawv cov yam ntxwv zoo sib xws, tsuas yog qhov sib txawv yog cov khoom ntawm daim tawv nqaij sab saum toj. Rau Twin-sheet thermoforming SUP, ua tsaug rau kev tsim cov pwm ceev thiab tus nqi qis dua, nws yuav hloov cov tsoos epoxy SUP.
| Feature | Twin-Sheet Thermoforming SUP | Epoxy / Fiberglass SUP |
| Cov Txheej Txheem Tub Ntxhais | Fiberglass ntaub yog qhwv ib ncig ntawm ib EPS foam core, Tom qab ntawd ob daim yas ASA yog rhaub thiab nqus tsev ua ke los ntawm pwm nyob rau hauv thiaj li yuav npog EPS ua npuas ncauj tub ntxhais. | Fiberglass ntaub yog qhwv ib ncig ntawm ib EPS foam core, then impregnated with epoxy resin and polishing. |
| Main Material | Molded EPS foam core +Fiberglass Woven Molded ASA Polymer outer skin | EPS foam core fiberglass woven epoxy resin |
| Weight | 10% Heavier | 10% lighter |
| Stiffness/Rigidity | Similar with Epoxy SUP, but with flexibility | Cured epoxy resin is very stiff, offering excellent energy transfer. |
| Paddling Feel | the same to Epoxy fiberglass sup | Light, stiff, fast — responsive to strokes, offering a crisp paddling experience. |
| Durability | Extremely ASA with high impact-resistant and UV protection, it is more durable than epoxy sup | Although stiff, it’s vulnerable to sharp impacts; rocks can cause dents or cracks. |
| Production | Fast mold production | Slow manual labor production |
| Price | Fast mold production, lower price | More manual labor involved, higher material and labor costs. higher price |
Choose Twin-Sheet Thermoforming SUP if:
- You run a rental shop or club — boards will be roughly used by paddlers of all skill levels. Durability is the top priority.
- You’re a beginner on a budget — you want a hard board at a lower cost and want same performance as epoxy sup.
