last night i watched this on Surfing Australia TV .

Sup racers & surfers looking for that extra something..... this would be worth a demo i think !

Just had a visit from our sales rep with some free samples , your welcome to try for yourself and give us all some feedback just call in and ask. (limited stock)

Its not going to be for everyone , but those looking for small 1-2% increase might be worth a go.

PS- no powerband jokes ,ha ha

Rich


NanoTune is revolutionizing the water sports industry by adding scientifically engineered cutting edge nanotechnology into the board manufacturing process. Surf boards and other related water craft will now be delivered NanoTuned, direct from the approved manufacturers factory to a shop near you.
NanoTune creates a super slick hydrophobic ( water repellant) coating which cures to your board. The NanoTune clear finish coat will dramatically increase the performance of you equipment through
*increased speed and greater thrust during maneuvers
*longer and smoother glide across the water surface, thus making it easier to catch more waves and power around those flat sections
*less board stick when launching airs and providing more forgiveness on landings
*extra barrier of UV protection as well as filling in all pores and pinholes that currently exist in today's manufacturing process, adding longer life to your equipment
*when you NanoTune an older board or related water craft, you will be revitalizing your equipment so that it will ride and feel like new again
*in addition to factory NanoTuning, you are able to purchase DIY premium NanoTuning kits and NanoTune Speed Wipes online or at your local surf shop so you can ensure your equipment is always performing at its optimal level. DIY kits consist of 2 fast and easy steps. Within minutes your equipment is NanoTuned

how does it compare with "Mr Sheen"......

My friendly Nano-Tune Rep also came around and dropped off some samples for me to try.

I've applied some to my 15 month old, very well used Fanatic 12'6" Red Rocket.
The bottom was almost white it was so dry. I have to admit the board felt rejuvenated after I gave it a coat. Once I put it through our X-Stitch course and check a few times I'll hopefully have some conclusive data.

Years ago pole-boarders who were in search of that elusive extra knot or two used to use an application called Shiny Seal. Apparaently the US Navy used to paint their Subs in the stuff!

where do you git it

Isn't this the reverse principal to Protec where it leaves a rough surface to break the surface tension ? or is Protec just popular because it a fast easy way to finish off the board ? Would NanoTune also work over a board with a Protec finish ?

Piros said...

Isn't this the reverse principal to Protect where it leaves a rough surface to break the surface tension ? or is Protect just popular because it a fast easy way to finish off the board ? Would NanoTune also work over board with a Protect finish ?

That's a great question Piros.....

Would Nano be faster than protec?

I am always a little shady on these things... I'd look at racing yachts. Do they use it?

I think it has more merit than a silicon band with a hologram sticker. Seems to be some science behind a hydrophobic barrier between your board and the water and you don't need to look like a dick wearing it

How about getting fit and out paddle the other guys,sorry at my age I find this sh=t way too tec/serious and wankville.

Just saying,JP does NOT use this product end of pimp,game over.

Kind of getting back on topic Chrispy ,
I'm riding a new stick, and I know you're riding a new stick too... but I have noticed 3 different levels of water beading...;
- waxed zone
- unwaxed zone which I have touched
- untouched zone...

So Chispy, which zone do you like?!

Hi Piros,

Back in 2000, professional powerboat racers in the US were experimenting with different alternatives to give that extra edge for speed & something that could clean & preserve at the same time, ONITPro Blue Goo & XC was the end result.
OIP founders come from the Power boating industry & being racers, they learn't to try it all, the only product which actually worked was OIP's exclusive polymer, VS721 which is the main ingredient in XC.

Still to this day the product has never changed & big believers/supporters of OIP are some of the biggest names we all know from SUP/Surf/Outrigger etc......Danny Ching, Slater Trout, Connor Baxter, Kai Lenny, Chuck Patterson, Rob Rojas, Brandi Baksic, Tom Curren, Kolohe Andino, Peter Mel, Pat O'Connell etc, also the WPA (World Paddle Association) has now officially endorsed OIP.

Apologies for the long post below but it's a serious read for those serious to know more....


Cheers
Cribby



ORIGINAL TEST REPORT Test date & time: Wednesday, June 14, 2000. 7.00am – 9.00am Location: Castaic Lake, Los Angeles, Elevation 1,500 ft. Weather: Sunny, 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 80% humidity Water temp: Approx. 65 degrees with glassy conditions. Boat: 23 ft. Nordic (V bottom) with 502 efi Mercruiser motor and Stern drive. Surfboard: 9 ft. McCrystal Boom Length: 15 1/12 ft. long with 7 1/12 ft. Extended outside of boat. Load Cell Indicator Scale: 500lb., capacity digital scale set to 1lb. Increments with load cell indicator.
Crew: Erik R. Nordskog-Boat driver/co-ordinator, Casey McCrystal-Surfboard designer/shaper/surfer, Steve Donahoo-PR/Photographer, Josh/Tim Curran-Professional Surfers/testers.


TEST
Several passes were made without the bottom wax at 20 mph (GPS) outside the wake & had readings from 42-45 lbs of pull on the digital scale. Then stopped & applied the pre-cleaner, wiped off, then applied the bottom wax (liberally) on the bottom surface of the surfboard & let to dry approximately 15 minutes. Then buffed out the bottom surface with a soft cloth to remove the excess. With the same water conditions at the same speed, (20 mph) several more passes were made with the bottom wax applied. The pull/drag on the scale read a stable 35-38 lbs on the digital scale. End result was that the bottom wax reduced the drag on the board 17%. The test was accurate, truthful & all documented on video tape.
Since the original test, every GPS run & test completed with paddlers etc have achieved the same sort of gain. The % varies slightly per mph. The faster you go, the better it works.


WHY ONITPRO WORKS
XC creates a linear surface which is so smooth that nothing sticks to it. XC, polymer fills into the pores. A boards surface under a microscope is full of dips & ridges and is not very smooth, even with a gloss coat. XC fills in the holes & gaps & makes the bottom so smooth that the water flows over it in without any obstruction. Without XC, the water flows creating eddy's slowing the water flow down like it does when it hits rocks and things before a waterfall for eg.
The original uses for OIP polymer was an anti-fouling material for boats, but was found to increase speed, resulting in better fuel consumption & the boats handling better.

XC is very durable & protects the surface for a long time. When applied correctly, it creates a very hard surface when fully cured. XC is a durable coating with the amazing benefit of being more slippery than water!
Each 4oz bottle will clean & coat approx'100 sq ft. of surface area, which equates to approx' 8 shortboards, 6 long or SUP boards, 2 OC1 Canoes & one six man canoe. Each coat will last at least two months on the surface keeping the board looking great & protecting the surface.

Also, ONITPro's prep cleaning product 'Blue Goo', is an amazing cleaning product for all watercraft that is environmentally friendly. XC & Blue Goo products do not hurt the environment or yourself, apply with your bare hands.

No bogus claims or marketing, simply environmentally friendly water based products that have been proven over a decade & work on the surface of any watercraft. 100% satisfaction guaranteed & not a single bottle has been returned in over 3 years ! Over the years, XC has come up against every technology, spray on graphites, teflon surfaces, special film surface applications & other types of waxes, yet OIP has always survived. Never has a product come along & worked better.

Links to application videos & the water & slide test to show how good Blue Goo & Xtreme Cream works.......

Piros said...

Please don't let this turn into a product bash , mine was a serious question. I used to water ski race many moons ago and there was a product then called Shiney Seal. It was popular on the boats but not on the drag skies , as skiers we found there was less pressure on the legs with a roughed up surface under the ski rather than a smooth or Shiney Sealed one. We were getting towed around at 80 to 90mph , so maybe the NanoTune is good for slow speeds at sub 10 knots , the two forces you are working against is friction and surface tension , my understanding is to reduce drag you need to reduce the wetted area e.g. Protec that releases friction but the NanoTune releases surface tension , to get a real result you need to release both.

If you stick your finger in a glass of water and remove it slowly you will notice the water will stick to your finger as you pull it out (surface tension). A good test would be to put NanoTune on your finger and see what happens.

AmundAqua said...

Hi Piros,

Back in 2000, professional powerboat racers in the US were experimenting with different alternatives to give that extra edge for speed & something that could clean & preserve at the same time, ONITPro Blue Goo & XC was the end result.
OIP founders come from the Power boating industry & being racers, they learn't to try it all, the only product which actually worked was OIP's exclusive polymer, VS721 which is the main ingredient in XC.

Still to this day the product has never changed & big believers/supporters of OIP are some of the biggest names we all know from SUP/Surf/Outrigger etc......Danny Ching, Slater Trout, Connor Baxter, Kai Lenny, Chuck Patterson, Rob Rojas, Brandi Baksic, Tom Curren, Kolohe Andino, Peter Mel, Pat O'Connell etc, also the WPA (World Paddle Association) has now officially endorsed OIP.

Apologies for the long post below but it's a serious read for those serious to know more....


Cheers
Cribby



ORIGINAL TEST REPORT Test date & time: Wednesday, June 14, 2000. 7.00am – 9.00am Location: Castaic Lake, Los Angeles, Elevation 1,500 ft. Weather: Sunny, 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 80% humidity Water temp: Approx. 65 degrees with glassy conditions. Boat: 23 ft. Nordic (V bottom) with 502 efi Mercruiser motor and Stern drive. Surfboard: 9 ft. McCrystal Boom Length: 15 1/12 ft. long with 7 1/12 ft. Extended outside of boat. Load Cell Indicator Scale: 500lb., capacity digital scale set to 1lb. Increments with load cell indicator.
Crew: Erik R. Nordskog-Boat driver/co-ordinator, Casey McCrystal-Surfboard designer/shaper/surfer, Steve Donahoo-PR/Photographer, Josh/Tim Curran-Professional Surfers/testers.


TEST
Several passes were made without the bottom wax at 20 mph (GPS) outside the wake & had readings from 42-45 lbs of pull on the digital scale. Then stopped & applied the pre-cleaner, wiped off, then applied the bottom wax (liberally) on the bottom surface of the surfboard & let to dry approximately 15 minutes. Then buffed out the bottom surface with a soft cloth to remove the excess. With the same water conditions at the same speed, (20 mph) several more passes were made with the bottom wax applied. The pull/drag on the scale read a stable 35-38 lbs on the digital scale. End result was that the bottom wax reduced the drag on the board 17%. The test was accurate, truthful & all documented on video tape.
Since the original test, every GPS run & test completed with paddlers etc have achieved the same sort of gain. The % varies slightly per mph. The faster you go, the better it works.


WHY ONITPRO WORKS
XC creates a linear surface which is so smooth that nothing sticks to it. XC, polymer fills into the pores. A boards surface under a microscope is full of dips & ridges and is not very smooth, even with a gloss coat. XC fills in the holes & gaps & makes the bottom so smooth that the water flows over it in without any obstruction. Without XC, the water flows creating eddy's slowing the water flow down like it does when it hits rocks and things before a waterfall for eg.
The original uses for OIP polymer was an anti-fouling material for boats, but was found to increase speed, resulting in better fuel consumption & the boats handling better.

XC is very durable & protects the surface for a long time. When applied correctly, it creates a very hard surface when fully cured. XC is a durable coating with the amazing benefit of being more slippery than water!
Each 4oz bottle will clean & coat approx'100 sq ft. of surface area, which equates to approx' 8 shortboards, 6 long or SUP boards, 2 OC1 Canoes & one six man canoe. Each coat will last at least two months on the surface keeping the board looking great & protecting the surface.

Also, ONITPro's prep cleaning product 'Blue Goo', is an amazing cleaning product for all watercraft that is environmentally friendly. XC & Blue Goo products do not hurt the environment or yourself, apply with your bare hands.

No bogus claims or marketing, simply environmentally friendly water based products that have been proven over a decade & work on the surface of any watercraft. 100% satisfaction guaranteed & not a single bottle has been returned in over 3 years ! Over the years, XC has come up against every technology, spray on graphites, teflon surfaces, special film surface applications & other types of waxes, yet OIP has always survived. Never has a product come along & worked better.

Links to application videos & the water & slide test to show how good Blue Goo & Xtreme Cream works.......

Piros said...

Please don't let this turn into a product bash , mine was a serious question. I used to water ski race many moons ago and there was a product then called Shiney Seal. It was popular on the boats but not on the drag skies , as skiers we found there was less pressure on the legs with a roughed up surface under the ski rather than a smooth or Shiney Sealed one. We were getting towed around at 80 to 90mph , so maybe the NanoTune is good for slow speeds at sub 10 knots , the two forces you are working against is friction and surface tension , my understanding is to reduce drag you need to reduce the wetted area e.g. Protec that releases friction but the NanoTune releases surface tension , to get a real result you need to release both.

If you stick your finger in a glass of water and remove it slowly you will notice the water will stick to your finger as you pull it out (surface tension). A good test would be to put NanoTune on your finger and see what happens.

Relax mate

AmundAqua said...

Relaxed......QLD 12/NSW 10, 12mins to go :)

Relaxed
About what being a bunch of cheating ref blowing ****. Good game ruined by ****ty refs

MickMc said...

Ok so you're presumably reducing drag thus getting faster glide. Alright for down winders but for surfers looking to dig in a rail and cutback into the pocket etc you are actually relying on drag so it would actually work against you, or am I not getting it.

In surfing, regardless of what turn you're going into, maximising every chance for speed is always the ultimate result .....going into a cutback etc I wouldn't say relying on drag but more so wave positioning to speed up/slow down.

Fin options a massive factor also by balancing out drive & stability.

At the end of the day, speed is everything whether downwinders or surfing. Much easier than the alternative.

This has been done to death in competitive sailing. There is theories going back and forth about a super smooth finish and a rough (~200-400 grit sand paper) finish and they way that it either repels water or holds water providing a water on water finish.

The end reuslt was that the smoothness was correlated to speed and it wasnt until you got very fast (> 20 knots) that an ultra smooth finish actually helped.

In the boats that I have raced I have used wax, 1000 grit sand paper through to 400 grit paper, wax felt quicker but it lasted maybe 2 races. My conclusion was that any befifit was probably FAR outweighed by making poor decisions around the course, one poor maneovour or a sub optimal start. The time it takles you dicking aorund with this would be far better used being out on the water and training.

SHQ said...

SHQ has a sample bottle in store, so bring in your flatwater board anytime soon for a free Nanotune. As recommended by Jamie Mitchell.

Got some stock that you need to clear I guess

Gee4 said...

I've been using the product for some time now, mainly on boards that I ride regularly and that are not new. I've found that when nano tune is applied, the boards feel as responsive as they were when they were new. It seems to rejuvinate them. I like it and will continue to use it.

Pimping.