D-cutting a carbon plate, how much?

[SuperJETT]

I'm chopping my Wammer plate up, how big of a semi-circle would you chop out?

Just to clarify, I'm meaning a semicircle cut out of the back, not a rideplate with a D cutout in the middle.

 

[sclevela]

i have no clue the answer.......... but i am curious as to what the circle cutting is for?

 

[hydrostyler]

On my protec plate, I measured back 3 inches from the rear and centered up a paint can on the line and traced it. Then I used a jig saw w/ fine blade. It will sure make the front end ride high at low speeds and jump a lot easier, but WOT gets a little dangerous!

 

[sflsurfrider]

i believe most people cut the D into the area that you already lopped off. id try it like it is now unless you already have.

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

this may help

 

[michael950]

Not CF specific, but it is in the FAQ:
http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/4217

 

[SuperJETT]

Not CF specific, but it is in the FAQ:
http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/4217

Ouch, I'm an idiot.

Thanks.

 

[T-bone]

i too measured up about 3" and drew a circle from there. i did after lobing off the end as you have done, i noticed lenzis iscut prior to cutting off the 100mm you cut off, but i dont like the 2 dagars it leave on the plate.

 

[blasterboy1980]

D cut?

what does cutting a D in the back of the plate do?

 

[sflsurfrider]

what does cutting a D in the back of the plate do?

it allows the bow to free itself from the water quicker/easier.